Rhode Island lemon law
Rhode Island covers new vehicles for the first year or 12,000 miles. The Attorney General's office administers a free state arbitration program as an alternative to manufacturer arbitration.
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 Rhode Island require?
Rhode Island generally requires 4 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 12 months / 12,000 mi.
Does the Rhode Island lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a Rhode Island lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the Rhode Island coverage window (First 12 months / 12,000 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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