Get Compensation for Your Defective Vehicle
New Hampshire’s Lemon Law provides refunds or replacements for newly purchased, defective vehicles that don’t meet quality standards.
“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 New Hampshire Lemon Law, your vehicle may qualify if it has a nonconformity — meaning a defect or condition that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety — and the manufacturer is unable to fix it after a reasonable number of attempts during the warranty period. Under New Hampshire Lemon Law RSA 357-D:3, the nonconformity must be reported to the manufacturer during the term of the express warranty, and it cannot be the result of accident, abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications. If your new car keeps failing despite repeated repair attempts, the New Hampshire Lemon Law gives you a clear right to pursue a refund or replacement.
Under New Hampshire Lemon Law RSA 357-D:3, a reasonable number of attempts is presumed if the same nonconformity has been subject to repair at least three times during the express warranty term without being resolved, or if your vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days due to one or more nonconformities. Each repair attempt must be documented with a written examination or repair order issued by the manufacturer’s agent or authorized dealer. Once these thresholds are met, the New Hampshire Lemon Law strongly supports your right to demand action from the manufacturer.
If your vehicle qualifies under the New Hampshire Lemon Law, the manufacturer must either replace it with a comparable new vehicle of the same make and model with all options and accessories, or accept the return of your vehicle and issue a full refund. The refund covers the full purchase price, trade-in and down payment credits, license fees, finance charges, registration fees, and incidental and consequential damages, minus a reasonable allowance for your use calculated from the miles driven before the first repair attempt. The New Hampshire Lemon Law puts a strong remedy in your hands, so do not let the manufacturer keep stalling with more repair attempts.
The New Hampshire Lemon Law applies specifically to new motor vehicles that are still under the manufacturer’s express warranty, as defined under New Hampshire Lemon Law RSA 357-D:2. Used vehicles not covered by an active manufacturer’s warranty generally fall outside the scope of the New Hampshire Lemon Law, though you may still have options through implied warranty protections or the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. If you are uncertain whether your vehicle qualifies, a New Hampshire Lemon Law attorney can quickly assess your situation and point you toward the right path.
Yes, and it is strongly recommended. The New Hampshire Lemon Law has a unique state-run arbitration board process with specific notice requirements, filing fees, and strict deadlines, and you must elect upfront whether to use the manufacturer’s dispute mechanism or the New Hampshire new motor vehicle arbitration board, as you cannot switch later. Under New Hampshire Lemon Law RSA 357-D:10, the court may award you costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees if you prevail, making legal assistance a smart and often cost-free investment. A New Hampshire Lemon Law attorney can help you navigate the process correctly and give your claim the best possible chance of success.
