Consumers who have purchased new cars in Arizona since 2018 and believe that their car could be a lemon may be able to return their cars for reimbursement or replacement under Arizona Lemon Law.

What is a Lemon?

A lemon is a car or other vehicle that is affected by at least one serious and long-term problem that affects the car’s value, safety, or usability. These defects may include issues such as faulty brakes, a broken transmission, or problems with the engine.

Generally speaking, a car must have a significant defect in order to be classified as a lemon, some vehicles with bad smells or poor paint jobs may also qualify if these problems are severe enough to affect the vehicle’s value.

Additionally, in order for a vehicle to be classified as a lemon, the defect must be resistant to multiple attempts to fix it. Most states have laws regarding a set number of times that the dealership must be allowed the chance to attempt to fix the defect, before declaring the vehicle a lemon.

What is Arizona lemon law?

Lemon Laws are meant to protect consumers who have purchased defective vehicles. These laws may be different depending on which state you live in. In Arizona, the Lemon Laws allow consumers who have purchased used or new vehicles to pursue compensation or replacement if their vehicle is a lemon.

According to Arizona Lemon law, consumers are covered under the law for whichever comes first: the term of the manufacturer’s warranty, two years, or 24,000 miles. The date of coverage begins on the day that the vehicle is delivered to the consumer.

Can I return a new car under Arizona lemon law?

Once the consumer has realized that there is a serious defect affecting the usability or value of the car, they are required to report it to the manufacturer during the period of coverage in order to qualify under the Arizona Lemon Law. The manufacturer or dealer is then allowed to determine whether to repair the defect, accept the return of the vehicle and refund the customer, or replace the vehicle.

If manufacturers or dealers decide to attempt to repair the car, Arizona Lemon Law allows them to make four attempts to do so before requiring them to refund or replace the vehicle according to the Arizona Attorney General. Additionally, if the attempts to repair the car make the car unusable by the consumer for more than 30 days, the manufacturer must cease attempting to repair the vehicle, and replace or refund it.

Consumers who have purchased new cars in Arizona between 2018 and 2020 may be eligible to hire an attorney to review their claims and determine whether they have legal rights under Arizona Lemon Law. Consumers who have purchased new but defective vehicles may be able to file a lawsuit to pursue compensation or reimbursement for their lemon if the dealership has been unable or unwilling to fix the issue or replace the vehicle.

Join a Free Lemon Law Defective Vehicle Investigation

You may qualify for this Lemon Law investigation under the following circumstances:

• You purchased your vehicle new;
• Your purchased your vehicle in 2018-2020;
• Your vehicle is still under warranty;
• You have taken your vehicle in for repair several times; and
• It is still having the same problem.

(Note: Residents of North Carolina do not qualify for this investigation.)

See if you qualify by filling out the form on this page for a case evaluation by experienced Lemon Law lawyers or call (877) 289-0615.

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