Oregon Lemon Law

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The Basics:

When does a vehicle qualify?

• 3 unsuccessful repair attempts of the defect, 1 unsuccessful repair attempts of a serious safety defect likely to cause death or injury, or the vehicle is out of service for 30 business days within 2 years or 24,000 miles of purchase.

Required actions and Timeline:  The owner must provide direct written notice to the manufacturer, who will have the opportunity to make a final repair attempt.

Read Oregon’s Lemon Law Statute.

See how well Oregon’s Lemon Law stacks up against other states in the Center for Auto Safety’s Lemon Law Rankings

For a look at the strengths or weaknesses of your state lemon law, see the Center for Auto Safety Letter to Oregon Attorney General on Lemon Law Rank & Effectiveness.

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More Helpful Information:

State of Oregon Advice on Lemon Law Use.