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Indiana Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Indiana Lemon Law

An Indiana Lemon Law Attorney can help you navigate Indiana’s Lemon Law, which protects consumers who purchase defective vehicles and provides an arbitration process that may lead to a refund or replacement.

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New Vehicles

Any self-propelled vehicle with a declared gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds, intended primarily for use and operation on public highways

🚨Not Covered

  • Conversion Vans
  • Motor Homes
  • Farm Machinery
  • Motorcycles, Mopeds, Snowmobiles
  • Vehicles Designed Primarily for Off-Road Use
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If Your Car is Defective, You Have Rights.

“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.
Josep Novel, Esq. — Founding Lemon Law Attorneys
The Lemon Reps — Lemon Law Attorneys Beverly Hills

Joseph Novel, Esq.

founding attorney

Learn how Indiana's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

  • ✔ Consumers: The buyer or lessee of a new motor vehicle, and anyone entitled to enforce the warranty.
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⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Indiana’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a nonconformity that:
  • Substantially Impairs Use, Value, or Safety

    A defect or condition that significantly affects the vehicle's operation, market value, or safety.​

Examples of Defects:
  • Engine Problems

    Stalling, misfires, loss of power.

  • Brake Malfunctions

    Inconsistent braking, total brake failure.

  • Electrical Issues

    Power steering loss, infotainment system failures.

  • Transmission Defects

    Jerky shifting, slipping gears.

  • Overheating Problems

    Persistent cooling system failures.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

  • Within 18 Months from Delivery or 18,000 Miles

    Whichever occurs first, starting from the date of original delivery. ​

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs:The manufacturer or dealer must repair the defect within the warranty or 18 months from delivery, whichever comes first.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or 18 months from the original delivery date:​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times without success. ​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days. ​

What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

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Refund

Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.

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Replacement

You’ll receive a new car of equal value.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What qualifies as a “lemon” under Indiana’s Lemon Law?

A vehicle may be considered a lemon in Indiana if it has a substantial defect that affects its safety, value, or use and the issue isn’t fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. If that’s you, an Indiana Lemon Law attorney can help you take the next step.

While the core law remains consistent, interpretations and enforcement can evolve. In 2026, Indiana continues to protect buyers of new cars, trucks, and SUVs, but working with a lemon law attorney ensures you’re up to date on any recent legal or procedural updates that could strengthen your claim.

If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or a full refund, including your down payment, monthly payments, and certain fees. An experienced Indiana Lemon Law attorney can make sure you recover everything the law allows without paying out of pocket for legal help.

Technically, you can file on your own, but manufacturers often have legal teams ready to minimize payouts. Having a lemon law attorney on your side helps level the playing field and most cases are handled at no cost to you, since the manufacturer typically pays attorney fees when you win.

Under Indiana law, you generally have up to two years from the date you first report the issue to the manufacturer or authorized dealer. Acting quickly is key, and a qualified Indiana Lemon Law attorney can ensure you stay within deadlines and preserve every possible remedy.