The Lemon Law
Minn. Stat. 325F.665 — a replacement or a refund after a reasonable number of attempts
A nonconformity reported during the warranty or within two years of delivery, whichever ends first, is repaired by the manufacturer or its dealer even after that period ends.
Replace it or refund it. If a defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use or market value cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer replaces the vehicle with a comparable one or takes it back and refunds the full price, taxes, fees and towing and rental costs, less a use allowance of no more than ten cents a mile or ten percent of the price, whichever is less. The consumer may refuse a replacement and take the refund.
A reasonable number of attempts is presumed when the same nonconformity was repaired four or more times within that period and still exists, or the vehicle was out of service for a cumulative 30 or more business days. A complete failure of the brakes or steering that is likely to cause death or serious injury needs only one repair attempt.
A consumer may sue and recover costs and reasonable attorney fees. The action is brought within three years of the original delivery, with more time after an informal dispute process begun within that period.
Sources for this section (1)
- Minn. Stat. 325F.665 — New motor vehicle warranties; manufacturer's duty to repair, refund, or replace
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