New Mexico lemon law
New Mexico covers new motor vehicles for the first year or the duration of the express warranty, whichever is shorter. The Attorney General's Office handles complaints and can pursue civil penalties.
Pricing
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Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does New Mexico require?
New Mexico generally requires 4 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 12 months / express warranty.
Does the New Mexico lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a New Mexico lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the New Mexico coverage window (First 12 months / express warranty) 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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