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 | 2 years following original delivery, or the date the mileage reaches 24,000 miles, whichever period ends first |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | Not specified |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days |
| Citation | ORS 646A.400 through 646A.418 |
Source: ORS 646A.400 through 646A.418
Oregon's New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act requires a manufacturer to repair a nonconforming new motor vehicle when the consumer reports each nonconformity during the two-year period following original delivery, or until the vehicle reaches 24,000 miles, whichever ends first. If the manufacturer cannot conform the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, it must replace the vehicle with a new one or, per secondary sources, offer a refund. It is an affirmative defense that the alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair use, market value, or safety. Oregon does not operate a state-run arbitration program; consumers may use a manufacturer's BBB Auto Line-style program or go directly to circuit court, with attorney-fee shifting available to a prevailing consumer under a separate provision. The law covers new motor vehicles normally used for personal, family, or household purposes, including, per secondary sources, motorcycles and the drivable chassis portion of motorhomes.
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