If you’ve purchased or leased a vehicle in New Jersey with defects that cannot be repaired, New Jersey Lemon Law ensures you are protected.
If the defect remains unresolved after multiple repair attempts, you are entitled to compensation, which may include replacement, refund, or cash settlement. Your Rights Under New Jersey Lemon Law
If your vehicle has a defect that impacts its safety, value, or use, and the defect cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, New Jersey Lemon Law guarantees your right to compensation, including:
- Replacement: A new vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage offset.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the defect’s impact, plus potential civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
Additionally, New Jersey Lemon Law ensures that attorney fees are covered, so you can pursue your claim without extra financial concerns.
What Vehicles Are Covered by New Jersey Lemon Law?
New Jersey Lemon Law covers:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions may apply for minor defects, misuse, or unauthorized alterations.
How to Qualify for New Jersey Lemon Law?
To qualify for New Jersey Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be reported during the first 24,000 miles or 2 years from original delivery, whichever comes first (N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:12-31).
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. New Jersey presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 3 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 20 or more cumulative days (45 for a motor home) — both within that same 24,000-mile/2-year window. A defect likely to cause death or serious injury needs only 1 repair attempt to trigger the presumption (§ 56:12-33(a)).
- Before pursuing a remedy, you must give the manufacturer written notice by certified mail, with 10 calendar days to cure.
New Jersey’s lemon law statute does not set its own filing deadline. Ask us and we’ll tell you where that leaves your timeline.
Types of Defects Covered by New Jersey Lemon Law
New Jersey Lemon Law covers defects that interfere with the vehicle’s operation, safety, or value, including:
- Engine failure
- Transmission issues
- Brake system problems
- Electrical malfunctions
- Faulty airbags
- Steering or suspension defects
These defects must persist after reasonable repair attempts and must be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in New Jersey
New Jersey Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under the following conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- The defect must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after reasonable repair attempts.
If your used vehicle qualifies, we can help you secure compensation for your loss.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in New Jersey?
- Proven Expertise: Over 10 years of experience with Lemon Law cases in New Jersey.
- No Fees Unless We Win: You don’t pay unless we win your case.
- Available 24/7: We are always here to assist and answer your questions.
- Comprehensive Legal Help: From filing your claim to negotiating with the manufacturer, we handle everything.
- Maximizing Compensation: We fight to secure maximum compensation, including potential civil penalties.
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