The Lemon Law
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2703 — four repairs or forty days, then a replacement or a refund
A consumer who reports a defect in a new motor vehicle to the manufacturer or dealer within the warranty term, or one year from delivery if earlier, is owed the repairs needed, even after that period ends.
A replacement or a refund. If a defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use and market value is not fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer replaces it or refunds the full price with taxes and fees, less an allowance for use.
- The same defect was repaired four or more times and continues to exist.
- The vehicle was out of service for repair a cumulative total of forty or more days.
- Both count within the warranty term or one year from delivery, whichever is earlier.
The presumption applies only after the manufacturer received written notice by certified mail from the consumer and an opportunity to cure.
An action is brought within one year after the warranty term ends or two years after delivery, whichever is earlier. A consumer who prevails is awarded reasonable attorney's fees.
Recreational vehicles are outside the section, and abuse or unauthorized changes are a defense. A particular vehicle is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (6)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2701 — Lemon law; terms defined
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2702 — Lemon law; duty to repair
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2703 — Lemon law; replace vehicle or refund price
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2704 — Lemon law; reasonable number of attempts
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2706 — Lemon law; statute of limitations
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2707 — Lemon law; attorney's fees
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.