Under Indiana Lemon Law, if your vehicle has a defect that affects its safety, value, or use, and the defect cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
You may receive a replacement vehicle, a refund, or cash settlement, and in some cases, civil penalties can apply. Your Rights Under Indiana Lemon Law
If your vehicle has a defect that cannot be repaired after multiple attempts, Indiana Lemon Law gives you the right to compensation. This may include:
- Replacement: Receive a new vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund of your purchase price, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage deduction.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the defect’s impact on your vehicle’s value, plus civil penalties if the manufacturer fails to act.
Indiana Lemon Law also guarantees attorney fees will be covered, allowing you to pursue your claim without extra financial burdens.
Which Vehicles Are Protected by Indiana Lemon Law?
Under Indiana Lemon Law, you’re protected if you own or lease:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles still under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles that are sold with a remaining factory warranty.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions apply for minor defects or issues caused by misuse or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for Indiana Lemon Law?
To qualify for Indiana Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Arise and be reported within Indiana’s “term of protection” — 18 months or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first (Ind. Code § 24-5-13-7). Indiana is one of the few states where this figure is genuinely accurate, rather than California’s rule mistakenly applied nationwide.
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Indiana 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 — measured in business days, not calendar days, which is unusual (§ 24-5-13-15).
- A lawsuit must be filed within 2 years of the date you first reported the defect to the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer (§ 24-5-13-23).
Types of Defects Covered by Indiana Lemon Law
Indiana Lemon Law covers defects that impair the vehicle’s operation, safety, or value, including:
- Engine malfunctions
- Brake system failure
- Transmission issues
- Electrical malfunctions
- Faulty airbags
- Suspension problems
These defects must persist after reasonable repair attempts and be covered under the vehicle’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Indiana
Indiana Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under the following conditions:
- 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 reasonable repair attempts.
If your used vehicle qualifies, we’ll help you pursue compensation.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in Indiana?
- Proven Track Record: Over 10 years of success handling Lemon Law cases in Indiana.
- No Upfront Costs: You pay nothing unless we win your case.
- Always Available: We’re here for you whenever you need us.
- Comprehensive Support: From filing the claim to negotiating your settlement, we handle it all.
- Maximum Compensation: We fight for you to secure the highest possible compensation, including civil penalties
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Your legal fees are covered by the manufacturer. Your agreement explains any costs.
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