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 | Warranty period: 2 years after original delivery or the first 18,000 miles of operation, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 4 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days (business days) |
| Citation | Mont. Code Ann. §§ 61-4-501 through 61-4-533 (New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act) |
Source: Mont. Code Ann. §§ 61-4-501 through 61-4-533 (New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act)
Montana's New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act defines the warranty period as the earlier of 2 years from original delivery or 18,000 miles of operation. If a consumer notifies the manufacturer in writing during the warranty period that a new vehicle does not conform to its express warranties, repairs must be made at the warrantor's expense, even after the warranty period expires following that notice. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed to have been made if the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times during the warranty period and continues to exist, or (per secondary sources) the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative business days. The manufacturer may instead accept return of the vehicle and refund the full purchase price, plus reasonable collateral charges and incidental damages, less a reasonable allowance for the consumer's use. Montana operates a state-administered arbitration program through its Department of Justice.
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