Lemon Law
Fla. Stat. 681.104 — within 24 months, three repair attempts and a final one, or 30 days out of service
The 24 month period. Florida's Lemon Law rights period ends 24 months after the vehicle's original delivery to a consumer. A nonconformity is a defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, not one caused by an accident, abuse, neglect or someone else's modification.
After three attempts to repair the same problem, the consumer notifies the manufacturer in writing, by registered or express mail, to allow a final attempt. The manufacturer has 10 days from receiving it to respond and 10 days from delivery to the repair facility to fix it. The same written notice goes to the manufacturer when the vehicle has been out of service 15 or more days in total.
A reasonable number of attempts. It is presumed when, within the rights period, the same problem was repaired at least three times plus the final attempt and still exists, or the vehicle was out of service 30 or more days in total, not counting routine maintenance.
The manufacturer then, within 40 days, repurchases the vehicle and refunds the full purchase price less a reasonable offset for use, or replaces it with one acceptable to the consumer, with collateral and incidental charges. The consumer has an unconditional right to choose the refund.
Sources for this section (2)
- Fla. Stat. 681.104 — Nonconformity of motor vehicles
- Fla. Stat. 681.102 — Definitions for motor vehicle sales warranties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.