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Your Minnesota Lemon Law Attorney — Helping You Drive Away with Justice

  • Covers new and used vehicles that are still under the manufacturer’s warranty — including cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, and more.
  • Compensation options include a full refund, replacement vehicle, or a fair cash settlement — and no upfront legal fees.
  • Not covered: Minor cosmetic issues, damage from misuse, or vehicles not under warranty.

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Minnesota Lemon Law protects drivers who buy or lease new vehicles that turn out to be defective and can’t be fixed under the manufacturer’s warranty.

If your vehicle qualifies, the manufacturer must offer a replacement, a full refund, or a cash settlement — and in some cases, you may be entitled to extra compensation for the inconvenience.

Minnesota Lemon Law: What It Can Do For You

The Minnesota Lemon Law offers consumers protection when their new vehicle repeatedly fails to meet expectations. If you’ve tried to get your car repaired multiple times and it’s still defective, you could be entitled to:

  • A replacement vehicle of equal value
  • A full buyback, including taxes, registration, and loan payments
    • A cash settlemen t for inconvenience and loss of vehicle value
  • Legal fees covered by the manufacturer — not you

We’ll guide you through the entire process, with no upfront fees to you.

What Vehicles Are Covered by Minnesota Lemon Law?

Minnesota Lemon Law applies to:

  • New vehicles purchased or leased in Minnesota, used for personal, family, or household purposes at least 40% of the time (Minn. Stat. § 325F.665, subd. 1(b)).
  • Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, and the chassis of recreational vehicles.
  • Defects reported during the express warranty term or 2 years from original delivery, whichever comes first (subd. 2).

Not covered: used vehicles outside the original manufacturer’s warranty, commercial-use vehicles, or defects caused by abuse or unauthorized modification.

Am I Eligible Under Minnesota Lemon Law?

To qualify for Minnesota Lemon Law, the defect must:

  • Be reported during the express warranty term or 2 years from original delivery, whichever comes first (Minn. Stat. § 325F.665, subd. 2).
  • Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Minnesota presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 4 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more business days — both within that same 2-year window (subd. 3(b)). A defect causing complete brake or steering failure needs only 1 repair attempt to trigger the presumption (subd. 3(c)).
  • A lawsuit must be filed within 3 years of original delivery, extended to 6 months past an informal dispute decision if you pursued that route first (subd. 10).

Common Defects Under Minnesota Lemon Law

Typical issues that qualify under Minnesota Lemon Law include:

  • Transmission issues (slipping, jerking, or delayed shifting)
  • Brake malfunctions or steering problems
  • Fluid leaks or engine overheating
  • Electrical problems (warning lights, battery issues, or dashboard failures)
  • AC or heater system malfunctions
  • Dead battery or alternator issues
  • And more…

If your vehicle has had multiple repairs for any of these issues, you may have a lemon.

Minnesota Lemon Law and Used Cars

Minnesota Lemon Law generally does not cover used vehicles, but some certified pre-owned cars may qualify under the manufacturer’s original warranty. To qualify:

  • The used car must still be under the original warranty
  • The issue must occur within 18 months or 18,000 miles
  • There must have been attempts to fix the problem

Let us review your vehicle and confirm if it qualifies — it’s free!

Why Minnesota Residents Choose Our Lemon Law Attorneys

Lemon Law Experts: Extensive experience with Minnesota cases

  • No upfront fees: We only get paid if we win your case
  • 24/7 Availability: Always available to answer your questions
  • Full-service legal support: From filing the claim to securing compensation
  • Aggressive Representation: We push for the maximum compensation you’re owed

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Cities We Serve in Minnesota

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Minneapolis
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Rochester
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Saint Paul
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How it works

01

Free Case Review

Provide us with your vehicle details and repair history for a quick review.
02

Claim Process

We handle all legal paperwork and communication with the manufacturer.
03

Get Compensated

You may receive a refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement.

Don’t Let a Defective Car Take Control of Your Life

We know the frustration of dealing with a lemon. Let our experienced Minnesota lemon law attorneys fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Find Minnesota lemon law eligibility checklist.

Your vehicle qualifies if: (1) it’s a new or lightly used vehicle purchased/leased in Minnesota with a manufacturer’s warranty, (2) has a substantial defect impairing use, value, or safety reported within warranty or 2 years/24,000 miles (whichever is first), (3) defect persists after 4+ repair attempts OR 1 attempt for complete brake/steering failure OR 30+ business days out of service, and (4) you provided written notice to the manufacturer.

What evidence Minnesota attorneys need for a lemon claim?

You need all detailed repair orders documenting each attempt with dates/descriptions, original purchase or lease agreement, manufacturer’s warranty documents, written notification sent to manufacturer stating vehicle is a lemon and requesting refund/replacement, out-of-service records showing 30+ business days or 4+ repair attempts, and receipts for towing, rental cars, and related expenses.

How many repair attempts Minnesota law requires?

Minnesota presumes reasonable repair attempts after: (1) 4 or more unsuccessful attempts to fix the same defect, OR (2) 1 unsuccessful attempt for complete brake/steering system failure likely to cause death/serious injury, OR (3) 30 or more cumulative business days out of service—all within the warranty term or 2 years/24,000 miles (whichever is first).

Minnesota lemon law statute of limitations and deadlines?

You must file a lawsuit within 3 years from original delivery date if defects were reported within the warranty period or 2 years (whichever comes first). If you use the manufacturer’s arbitration program, you have 6 months after the arbitration decision to file a court appeal. Defects must be reported during the warranty period or within 2 years/24,000 miles.

What remedies Minnesota courts award for lemon cases refund replacement or repurchase details?

You receive either a comparable replacement vehicle OR a full refund (purchase/lease price + sales tax, license fees, finance charges, collateral charges, less a reasonable use allowance based on mileage). Refunds are paid to consumer and lienholder as interests appear. Courts may also award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. These remedies apply only to substantial defects impairing use/value or life-threatening brake/steering failures.