South Dakota lemon law
South Dakota ties coverage to the duration of the express warranty rather than a fixed time/mileage cap, which can mean longer protection on vehicles with extended factory warranties. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division handles complaints.
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Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does South Dakota require?
South Dakota generally requires 4 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 business days out of service, within express warranty period.
Does the South Dakota lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a South Dakota lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the South Dakota coverage window (Express warranty period) 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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