Pennsylvania

What IS THE PENNSYLVANIA LEMON LAW?

The Pennsylvania Lemon Law specifically protects consumers of defective motor vehicles that have warrantable defects that “substantially” impair your use, value, or safety; and have been subjected to an “unreasonable” number of repair attempts, and that the problem was reported within a specified time period after the original in service date.



In Pennsylvania, the Lemon Law specifically covers vehicles that have issues in the first year or 12,000 miles from delivery to the consumer. Pennsylvania’s laws are only applicable to vehicles that are sold in Pennsylvania and registered in Pennsylvania. A manufacturer must repair the defect within a “reasonable” number of repair attempts. There is a presumption that the number of attempts was unreasonable if it was subjected to three or more repairs for the same problem and continues to exist or that it was out of service for at least 30 days.





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Does this mean used cars are precluded?

No! If the vehicle was purchased within the statutory period and had problems, it may still qualify for Lemon Law protection. Or, if the vehicle was purchased with a balance of a manufacturer’s warranty but was outside the Lemon Law period, you may still have a claim under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act for damages if it was subjected to repeated problems!

What Defects Are Covered by the Lemon Law?

ANY DEFECT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT TO YOUR USE, VALUE, OR SAFETY.

However, the strongest cases are vehicles that have problems with their:

  • Engines / Check Engine Lights
  • Transmission Issues
  • Electrical Problems
  • Safety Restraint System Malfunctions (Seatbelt or Airbag)
  • Steering Problems
  • Suspension Defects

You still may have rights to compensation if you have:

Even if your problem is not listed above, and you may not consider the problem “substantial” under the previously mentioned Magnuson Moss Warranty Act:


  • Infotainment/Entertainment System Issues
  • Bluetooth Problems
  • Water Leaks
  • Sunroof Malfunctions

Free Lemon Law Representation

Having handled THOUSANDS of Lemon Law claims, including taking these to Jury Trials when necessary, Mr. Jeffries is very experienced in the handling of these matters. He will fight for every penny for what you have been through, and again, it is all AT NO OUT OF POCKET COST TO YOU. Please call us TODAY for a FREE CONSULTATION. 1-877-LEM-LAW1

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