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Louisiana Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Louisiana Lemon Law

Lousiana’s Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase defective vehicles by ensuring they are entitled to a refund or replacement, and a Kansas Lemon Law Attorney can help you understand whether your situation qualifies and what steps to take next.

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New Vehicles

Passenger motor vehicles and passenger/commercial motor vehicles sold in Louisiana.

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Personal Watercraft and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Used exclusively for personal and not commercial purposes, sold in Louisiana or still under warranty on or after August 15, 1999.
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Chassis and Drive Train of Motor Homes

Used exclusively for personal and not commercial purposes, sold in Louisiana or still under warranty on or after August 15, 1999.​

🚨Not Covered

  • Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 10,000 Pounds or More
  • Vehicles Used Exclusively for Commercial Purposes
  • Motorcycles and Motor Homes
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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.

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Learn how Louisiana's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

  • ✔ Consumers: The purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a new motor vehicle normally used for personal, family, or household purposes and subject to a manufacturer's express warranty.
  • ✔ Transferees: A person to whom a motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle.
  • ✔ Lessees: A person to whom a motor vehicle is leased.
  • ✔ Authorized Warranty Enforcers: Any other person entitled to enforce the warranty.
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⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Louisiana’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?

  • 3 Years from Purchase or 1 Year from Warranty Expiration

    Whichever occurs later. ​

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs: The manufacturer or its authorized dealer must repair the defect after being notified by the consumer.
  • Reasonable Number of Attempts: This is presumed if, within the express warranty term or within 1 year following the date of the original delivery:
    • The same defect has been subject to repair 4 or more times by the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer. ​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair for a cumulative total of 90 or more calendar days during the warranty period.

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 does the Louisiana Lemon Law actually cover?

Louisiana’s Lemon Law protects buyers and lessees of new vehicles that develop serious defects during the warranty period. If the issue affects your car’s use, value, or safety—and the dealer can’t fix it after repeated attempts, you may be eligible for a refund, replacement, or compensation.

Under Louisiana law, your vehicle may qualify if:
• The dealer tried 4 or more times to repair the defect, or
• Your vehicle was out of service for 45 days total for repairs
Fewer attempts may qualify if the issue is safety‑related.

You may receive a vehicle repurchase, a replacement, or a cash settlement, depending on your preference and the severity of the defect. Most people don’t realize you can choose the remedy that works best for you—not just what the manufacturer offers.

Typically, no. Louisiana’s Lemon Law is designed for new vehicles. However, a used vehicle may still qualify if it’s still under the original manufacturer’s warranty and the defect occurred during that coverage period.

You aren’t required to have one, but it helps significantly. Most cases allow consumers to hire a Lemon Law attorney at no out‑of‑pocket cost because the manufacturer pays legal fees when the claim is successful.