Lemon-law claims generally come down to the same things: repair attempts, days out of service, and whether you're still inside the eligibility window. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Eligibility window | Term of the applicable express warranty or 2 years following original delivery, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 4 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days (business days) |
| Citation | Minn. Stat. § 325F.665 (New Motor Vehicle Warranties) |
Source: Minn. Stat. § 325F.665 (New Motor Vehicle Warranties)
Minnesota's new motor vehicle warranty law requires the manufacturer to repair a nonconforming vehicle when the consumer reports the problem during the express warranty term or the first two years after delivery, whichever is earlier. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed if the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times within that window, or (per a separate braking/steering provision) after fewer attempts for a defect causing a complete brake or steering failure likely to cause death or serious injury. If unable to conform the vehicle, the manufacturer must replace it or refund the full purchase price including the cost of options and other charges. 'Consumer' is defined narrowly: the vehicle must be used for personal, family, or household purposes at least 40 percent of the time. A statutorily mandated in-state informal dispute settlement mechanism, compliant with 16 C.F.R. Part 703, must be offered by manufacturers doing business in the state.
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