How many times does a manufacturer have to try and repair a vehicle before you have a valid Lemon Law claim? Generally the answer is 3 attempts. If the manufacturer cannot remedy the defect after three attempts, then the car may be deemed a lemon. Another scenario for gaining remedy is if the vehicle is off the road for 30 or more days because of a defect that is attributable to the manufacturer.
Must all 3 repair attempts occur within 12,000 miles or one year? The Lemon Law only requires the consumer to report the defect at least once during the lemon law period of 12,000 miles or one year whichever comes first. The consumer does not have to bring the vehicle in for service 3 times during that period. Therefore, if your vehicle was brought in for service at least once during the lemon law period, and you continued to service your car for the same defect after the 12,000 mile or one year lemon law period, you may still have a valid claim under the lemon law.