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 term of the express warranties, or 1 year following original delivery, whichever is the earlier date |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 4 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days (business days) |
| Citation | 15 O.S. Section 901 and Section 901.1 |
Source: 15 O.S. Section 901 and Section 901.1
Oklahoma's lemon law covers any motor-driven vehicle required to be registered under the state's Motor Vehicle License and Registration Act, excluding vehicles above 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and the living facilities of motor homes. If a new motor vehicle does not conform to its express warranties and the consumer reports the nonconformity directly in writing during the warranty term or the first year following original delivery, whichever is earlier, the manufacturer must make necessary repairs. If unable to conform the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must either accept return and refund the full purchase price (including taxes, license, and registration fees, excluding interest) or replace the vehicle with a comparable new model. The refund calculation uses a distinctive formula: the reasonable allowance for use is the purchase or lease price multiplied by a fraction with a denominator of 120,000 miles and a numerator equal to miles driven beyond the first 15,000 miles. The presumption of a reasonable number of attempts requires prior direct written notification to the manufacturer.
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