Maine lemon law
Maine has the longest coverage period of any US state at 3 years, paired with a short 15-business-day out-of-service trigger. The state arbitration program is run by the Attorney General and is free for consumers.
Pricing
Free: VIN decoding and NHTSA safety recall lookups, unlimited, no signup and no credit card. Paid: a full vehicle history report is $9.99 for one VIN, $14.99 for a 3-report pack and $24.99 for a 10-report pack. One-time payment, no subscription and no auto-renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does Maine require?
Maine generally requires 3 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 15 business days out of service, within first 3 yrs / 18,000 mi.
Does the Maine lemon law cover used cars?
Yes — used vehicles under remaining new-car warranty
What is the deadline to file a Maine lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the Maine coverage window (First 3 yrs / 18,000 mi) or shortly after it expires. Document every repair order, because the repair-attempt count is what proves the claim.
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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