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 | The first 24,000 miles of operation or 2 years following original delivery, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 3 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 20 days |
| Citation | N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 through 56:12-49.1 (New Car Lemon Law) |
Source: N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 through 56:12-49.1 (New Car Lemon Law)
New Jersey's New Car Lemon Law requires a manufacturer to repair a nonconforming new motor vehicle when the consumer reports the defect during the first 24,000 miles of operation or two years following original delivery, whichever is earlier. The law was extended by a 2009 amendment to cover new authorized emergency vehicles (fire, police, and similar vehicles) in addition to the existing categories of passenger automobiles and motorcycles. If the manufacturer cannot correct the nonconformity within a reasonable time, the consumer has the right to return the vehicle for a refund or replacement. Contract provisions that waive a consumer's rights under the Act, or that penalize a consumer for making statements (including online statements) about the manufacturer or dealer, are void as against public policy. A separate provision extends similar protections to farm tractors, with the same two-year reporting window.
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