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Arkansas Lemon Law Attorneys Who Fight for Coastal Georgia Drivers

  • Covers new and used vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and leased vehicles still under warranty.
  • Compensation options include full refund (repurchase), replacement vehicle, or a negotiated cash payout — and in some cases, civil penalties up to 3x the vehicle’s price.
  • What’s not covered: Minor annoyances, wear-and-tear, or issues caused by aftermarket modifications.

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Arkansas Lemon Law protects car buyers from being stuck with new vehicles that can’t be repaired after multiple attempts.

If your car qualifies, the manufacturer must replace it, buy it back, or provide compensation — and in some cases, you may be entitled to additional damages for your trouble.

How Arkansas Lemon Law Works

Arkansas Lemon Law gives consumers the legal power to demand results when their new vehicle just isn’t right. If your car has recurring problems that impact safety, usability, or value — and the manufacturer can’t fix it — you may be eligible for:

• Replacement vehicle of similar make/model
• Refund, including taxes and fees
• Cash Settlement for loss of value and inconvenience
• In some cases, civil penalties apply

The law also mandates that you don’t pay legal fees — they’re covered by the manufacturer.

What Vehicles Are Covered?

Arkansas Lemon Law covers:

  • New vehicles (purchased or leased) for personal use
  • Passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and motorcycles
  • Defects reported within 4 year of delivery.
  • Some business vehicles.

Excludes: Used cars without warranty, commercial vehicles, or vehicles modified after purchase.

Am I Eligible for an Arkansas Lemon Law Claim?

To qualify for Arkansas Lemon Law, the defect must:

  • Substantially impair the use and value of the motor vehicle to the consumer.
  • Be reported and the vehicle made available for repair during the lemon law rights period — the express warranty term, or the first 24 months / 24,000 miles, whichever comes first (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-90-403(12)).
  • Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Arkansas presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 5 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more cumulative days — both measured against the full 24-month/24,000-mile period (§ 4-90-410).
  • Before filing suit, you must give the manufacturer written notice by certified or registered mail after the third repair attempt, allowing one final chance to cure the defect (§ 4-90-406(a)).
  • A lawsuit must be filed within 2 years of the date you first reported the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer (§ 4-90-416).

Common Defects Under Arkansas Lemon Law

Eligible issues often include:

• Engine stalling or overheating
• Brake failures or ABS malfunctions
• Faulty electronics or infotainment systems
• Sunroof or window seal leaks
• Transmission hesitation or jerking
• Starting/battery failures

These must persist despite repair attempts and fall within warranty coverage.

Arkansas Lemon Law for Used Cars

Arkansas Lemon Law can cover a used vehicle if:

  • It is still within the original manufacturer’s warranty — Arkansas’s protection runs with the warranty, not with the first owner (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-90-403(4)).
  • The defect was first reported within the lemon law rights period, measured from the vehicle’s original delivery date — the warranty term, or the first 24 months / 24,000 miles, whichever comes first (§ 4-90-403(12)).
  • The manufacturer was given a fair chance to repair the same defect, and could not.

We can check your used car’s eligibility against the original delivery date — it only takes a few minutes.

Why Choose Us?

  • Lemon Law Experts: We specialize in Arkansas Lemon Law cases
  • No Upfront Fees: We only get paid if you win your case
  • Always Available: Call, email, or chat with us 24/7
  • End-to-End Support: We handle everything from filing to compensation
  • Aggressive Negotiation: We fight for maximum compensation

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How it works

01

Free Case Evaluation

Tell us about your vehicle’s issues — we’ll review your repair history.
02

We Handle Your Claim

Our team will file your case and deal directly with the manufacturer.
03

Get Compensation

You could receive a refund, replacement, or cash settlement.

Stuck with a Lemon? We Can Help You Turn It Around

You deserve a car that works, not one that’s in the shop all the time. We’re here to help you get the justice you deserve. Contact our Arkansas lemon law attorneys for a free case evaluation.
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FAQs

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What other consumer protection laws protect Arkansas consumers?

Arkansas consumers are protected by the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices in consumer transactions. Additionally, federal laws like the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provide protections for consumers regarding product warranties. The state’s Consumer Protection Division also enforces regulations against fraud and unfair business practices.

What's the timeframe for a car to be declared a lemon in Arkansas?

Report the defect while the vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty or within your state’s lemon-law rights period — these periods vary by state and can be as short as one year.

What are the key provisions of the Arkansas Lemon Law?

Arkansas Lemon Law allows consumers to demand results when their new vehicle has recurring problems affecting safety, usability, or value that the manufacturer cannot fix. Key provisions include a replacement vehicle, refund with taxes and fees, cash settlement, and potentially civil penalties up to 3 times the vehicle’s price, with the manufacturer covering all legal fees.

What are some examples of problems that qualify a car as a lemon under Arkansas law?

Common defects that qualify include engine stalling or overheating, brake failures or ABS malfunctions, and faulty electronics or infotainment systems. The defect must affect drivability, safety, or resale value.

What are the time limits for filing an Arkansas Lemon Law claim?

Act promptly. Deadlines are set by state law, vary by state, and are often much shorter than people expect — report the defect while the vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty and ask us for a free review of the deadline that applies to you.