Under New Hampshire Lemon Law, consumers are protected when they purchase or lease vehicles with serious defects that the manufacturer cannot fix.
If the defect continues to persist, consumers may be entitled to a replacement, refund, or cash settlement, with the possibility of civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
Your Rights Under New Hampshire Lemon Law
New Hampshire Lemon Law gives consumers the right to seek compensation if their vehicle has a defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. This may include:
- Replacement: A comparable vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund, including taxes, fees, and other costs, minus a mileage offset.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the vehicle’s diminished value or damages, and in some cases, civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
New Hampshire Lemon Law also ensures that manufacturers cover attorney fees, allowing consumers to pursue their claims without any additional financial burden.
What Vehicles Are Covered by New Hampshire Lemon Law?
New Hampshire Lemon Law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles that are still covered by the remaining factory warranties.
- Types of vehicles include cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions include minor defects, neglect, or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for New Hampshire Lemon Law?
To qualify for New Hampshire Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be reported during the express warranty term — New Hampshire has no separate 1-year or mileage fallback.
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. New Hampshire presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 3 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more business days — both within the warranty term (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 357-D:3, VII).
- A proceeding must be commenced within 1 year after the later of the warranty term expiring or the manufacturer’s final repair attempt (§ 357-D:11, I).
Types of Defects Covered by New Hampshire Lemon Law
New Hampshire Lemon Law protects consumers from defects that affect vehicle operation, including:
- Engine failure
- Braking system issues
- Leaks in cooling systems
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission failure
These issues must persist after reasonable repair attempts and be covered under the vehicle’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under specific conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- The defect must impact the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after reasonable repair attempts.
If your used vehicle qualifies, we can help you secure compensation.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in New Hampshire?
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