If you’ve purchased a vehicle in Arkansas that has significant defects, the Arkansas Lemon Law gives you the power to seek a resolution
Whether your vehicle has repeated issues that affect its safety, value, or operation, the law ensures that you can receive a replacement, or cash settlement, with the possibility of civil penalties if the manufacturer refuses to cooperate.
Your Rights Under Arkansas Lemon Law
Under Arkansas Lemon Law, you are entitled to a fair resolution if your vehicle has a defect that cannot be repaired after several attempts. The manufacturer must take action to resolve the issue. Here’s what you can expect:
- Replacement: Receive a new vehicle that matches your original model.
- Repurchase: A full refund of your purchase price, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage offset.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the defect’s impact, plus civil penalties that could amount to three times the original damages.
Additionally, Arkansas law ensures that manufacturers must cover attorney fees, so you can pursue your claim without incurring extra costs.
Which Vehicles Are Covered Under Arkansas Lemon Law?
Arkansas Lemon Law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles still covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles that are sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Vehicles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, SUVs, and select business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Certain issues, like minor defects or damages caused by misuse, may not qualify under Arkansas Lemon Law.
How to Qualify for Arkansas Lemon Law?
To qualify for Arkansas Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Substantially impair the use and value of the motor vehicle to the consumer.
- Be reported and the vehicle made available for repair during the lemon law rights period — the express warranty term, or the first 24 months / 24,000 miles, whichever comes first (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-90-403(12)).
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Arkansas presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 5 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more cumulative days — both measured against the full 24-month/24,000-mile period (§ 4-90-410).
- Before filing suit, you must give the manufacturer written notice by certified or registered mail after the third repair attempt, allowing one final chance to cure the defect (§ 4-90-406(a)).
- A lawsuit must be filed within 2 years of the date you first reported the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer (§ 4-90-416).
Common Defects Covered by Arkansas Lemon Law
Arkansas Lemon Law covers defects that seriously affect the vehicle’s operation or safety, including:
- Engine failure
- Transmission problems
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake system failures
- Faulty airbags
- Steering or suspension issues
These defects must persist after reasonable repair attempts and must be covered under the vehicle’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Arkansas
If you’ve bought a used vehicle that’s still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, Arkansas Lemon Law can help. For the law to apply:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- The defect must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after reasonable repair attempts.
If your used vehicle qualifies, we’ll help you secure compensation.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in Arkansas?
Arkansas-Based Legal Experts: We know Florida Lemon Law and how to win in this state.
- Decades of Experience: Over 10 years of success with Lemon Law cases in Arkansas.
- Risk-Free Representation: We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fees unless we win.
- We’re Available 24/7: Reach us anytime, day or night, for questions and updates.
- Comprehensive Service: From start to finish, we handle every detail, ensuring your peace of mind.
- We Pursue Civil Penalties: We fight for the maximum compensation you’re entitled to, including potential civil penalties.
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