New York lemon law
New York is one of only a few states with both a new-car AND a stand-alone used-car lemon law. The used-car statute requires dealers to provide a warranty ranging from 30 days / 1,000 miles up to 90 days / 4,000 miles, scaled by the vehicle's mileage at sale.
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Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does New York require?
New York generally requires 4 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 24 months / 18,000 mi.
Does the New York lemon law cover used cars?
Yes. New York's used-car lemon law (Gen. Bus. Law §198-b) requires dealers to provide a written warranty on used cars sold for $1,500 or more with under 100,000 miles. Coverage runs from 30 days / 1,000 miles up to 90 days / 4,000 miles depending on mileage at sale.
What is the deadline to file a New York lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the New York coverage window (First 24 months / 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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