Get Compensation for Your Defective Vehicle
Nevada’s Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase defective vehicles by ensuring they receive a refund or replacement.
“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.
founding attorney
Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.
You’ll receive a new car of equal value.
Under the Nevada Lemon Law, your vehicle may qualify if it has a defect that substantially impairs its use and value, and the manufacturer is unable to conform it to the express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Under Nevada Lemon Law NRS 597.610, the nonconformity must be reported in writing to the manufacturer before the expiration of the express warranty or within one year of the original delivery date, whichever comes first. If your new car has been repeatedly breaking down without a lasting fix, the Nevada Lemon Law is there to protect you.
Under Nevada Lemon Law NRS 597.630, a reasonable number of attempts is presumed if the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times without being resolved, or if your vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days during the warranty period or within one year of delivery. The defect must also not be the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications by the buyer. Once these thresholds are met, the Nevada Lemon Law gives you solid grounds to demand a replacement or refund from the manufacturer.
If your vehicle qualifies under the Nevada Lemon Law, the manufacturer must either replace it with a comparable vehicle of the same model and features or accept the return of your vehicle and refund the full purchase price. The refund includes all sales taxes, license fees, registration fees, and similar governmental charges, minus a reasonable allowance for your use of the vehicle before the first report of the nonconformity. The Nevada Lemon Law puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to demanding the outcome that works best for you.
The Nevada Lemon Law is designed to protect buyers of new motor vehicles and generally does not extend to used vehicles sold without an active manufacturer’s warranty. However, if you are still within the manufacturer’s express warranty period at the time of purchase and the nonconformity is reported within that window, you may have options under the Nevada Lemon Law or through the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. If you are unsure whether your vehicle qualifies, speaking with a Nevada Lemon Law attorney can help you understand your options quickly.
Yes, and it is a step worth taking early. The Nevada Lemon Law has specific written notice requirements, a mandatory informal dispute process if the manufacturer has one in place, and a strict filing deadline under Nevada Lemon Law NRS 597.650 requiring any legal action to be commenced within 18 months of the original delivery date. Missing any of these steps can put your claim at risk. A Nevada Lemon Law attorney can guide you through the process, protect your rights, and in many cases secure legal fees from the manufacturer so the help costs you nothing.
