Pennsylvania's lemon law protects consumers who buy or lease vehicles with significant defects that are not resolved under the manufacturer’s warranty.
If the manufacturer cannot fix the defect, they must replace, repurchase, or provide cash compensation, potentially including civil penalties up to three times the original amount. Your Rights Under Pennsylvania's Lemon Law
Pennsylvania’s lemon law, ensures that consumers who purchase or lease vehicles with defects are protected. If the manufacturer or dealer cannot fix the defect after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to compensation.
Options for Resolution Include:
- Replacement: A comparable vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage offset.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the decreased value or damages, with possible civil penalties up to triple the original amount.
Additionally, Pennsylvania’s lemon law requires manufacturers to cover attorney fees, ensuring that consumers can pursue claims without added financial stress.
What Vehicles Are Covered?
Pennsylvania’s lemon law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (weighing less than 10,000 lbs with five or fewer vehicles owned by the business).
Exclusions include minor defects that do not affect safety, use, or value and issues caused by misuse or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for a Pennsylvania Lemon Law Claim
To qualify for Pennsylvania Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be substantial, affecting the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- Occur within one year of delivery, the first 12,000 miles, or the term of the warranty — whichever comes first (73 P.S. § 1953).
- Remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Pennsylvania presumes that standard is met if the same defect was subject to repair three times and still exists, or the vehicle was out of service for a cumulative 30 or more calendar days (§ 1955).
Types of Defects Covered by Pennsylvania's Lemon Law
Pennsylvania’s lemon law covers significant defects that interfere with the vehicle’s operation or safety. Examples include:
- Engine failure
- Squealing brakes
- Coolant leaks
- Window leaks
- Electrical failure
- Transmission issues
- And more…
These defects must persist after a reasonable number of repair attempts and be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s lemon law doesn’t just protect new car buyers, it also applies to used vehicles in certain cases:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- It must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
If your used car meets these conditions, you may have a valid claim. We’re here to help you understand your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
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