Montana Lemon Law provides protection for consumers who purchase or lease vehicles with substantial defects that are not resolved under the manufacturer’s warranty.
If the manufacturer cannot fix the defect, they must replace, repurchase, or provide cash compensation, potentially including civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
Your Rights Under Montana Lemon Law
Under Montana Lemon Law, if your vehicle is defective and remains unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you are entitled to compensation, including:
- Replacement: A comparable vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage offset.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the loss in vehicle value or damages, with possible civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
Additionally, Montana Lemon Law requires manufacturers to cover attorney fees, ensuring consumers can pursue claims without additional financial stress.
What Vehicles Are Covered by Montana Lemon Law?
Montana Lemon Law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions include minor defects, misuse, or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for Montana Lemon Law?
To qualify for Montana Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be reported during the “warranty period” — 2 years or 18,000 miles from original delivery, whichever is earlier (Mont. Code Ann. § 61-4-501(7)).
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Montana presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 4 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more business days — both within the warranty period after notification (§ 61-4-504).
- Written notice to the manufacturer is required before the warranty enforceable period runs out (§ 61-4-502).
Types of Defects Covered by Montana Lemon Law
Montana Lemon Law covers defects that interfere with the vehicle’s operation, safety, or value, such as:
- Engine failure
- Squealing brakes
- Coolant leaks
- Window leaks
- Electrical failure
- Transmission issues
These defects must persist after a reasonable number of repair attempts and be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Montana
Montana Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under certain conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- It must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
If your used vehicle qualifies, we can help you secure compensation.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in Montana?
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- Proven Expertise: Over 10 years of success with thousands of Lemon Law cases.
- No Upfront Fees: You pay nothing unless we win your case.
- 24/7 Availability: We’re here whenever you need us.
- Comprehensive Support: From start to finish, we handle every detail.
- Civil Penalties: We fight for you to potentially triple the compensation you’re owed.
No Upfront Fees.
The manufacturer covers your legal costs. Your agreement explains any costs.