Washington lemon law
Washington runs the New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board through the Attorney General's office. The program is free for consumers, and arbitration decisions are binding on the manufacturer but appealable by either party. Coverage runs 24 months or 24,000 miles.
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 Washington require?
Washington generally requires 4 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 24 months / 24,000 mi.
Does the Washington lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a Washington lemon law claim?
Washington consumers must request arbitration within 30 months of delivery to preserve lemon-law rights. The state program is free; private lawsuits must generally be filed within 4 years of delivery under the UCC.
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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