Lemon Law
Idaho Code § 48-902 and Idaho Code § 48-903 — two years or 24,000 miles, four repair attempts or thirty business days, then a refund or a replacement
The window. A defect in a new motor vehicle reported to the manufacturer or its dealer during the warranty term, or within two years of delivery, or before 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, must be repaired even if the repair comes after that period ends.
If the defect impairs the vehicle's use or market value and is not fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer either replaces it with a comparable vehicle or takes it back and refunds the price, up to 105% of the sticker price, with taxes, fees, towing and rental costs, less a reasonable allowance for use.
- The same defect repaired four or more times in the window and still there.
- The vehicle out of service for repair a total of thirty or more business days.
- A complete brake or steering failure likely to cause death or serious injury, repaired at least once and still there.
Written notice first. The presumption applies only if the manufacturer or its dealer received written notice from the consumer at least once and had a chance to cure the defect.
A consumer who sues under the chapter recovers costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A particular vehicle is a question for a licensed Idaho attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- Idaho Code § 48-902 — Manufacturer's duty to repair — Service and repair facilities
- Idaho Code § 48-903 — Manufacturer's duty to refund or replace
- Idaho Code § 48-909 — Civil remedy
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.