Under Colorado Lemon Law, if you purchase or lease a vehicle with a major defect that doesn’t get resolved under warranty, you are protected.
You have the right to seek a replacement, or cash settlement, and you may even be entitled to civil penalties up to triple the original amount. Your vehicle shouldn’t be a headache—get the compensation you deserve!
Your Rights Under Colorado Lemon Law
If your vehicle has a significant defect that can’t be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, Colorado Lemon Law guarantees your right to compensation. Here’s how:
- Replacement: A brand-new vehicle of the same make and 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 on the vehicle’s value, with potential civil penalties up to three times the amount.
Additionally, Colorado Lemon Law ensures manufacturers cover attorney fees, so you can pursue your case without worrying about upfront costs.
Which Vehicles Are Covered by Colorado Lemon Law?
Colorado Lemon Law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles still under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles sold with a remaining factory warranty.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and select business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions may apply for minor defects or issues caused by misuse or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for Colorado Lemon Law?
To qualify for Colorado Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Substantially impair the vehicle’s use, market value, or safety, arising within the first 24,000 miles or 2 years of original delivery, whichever comes first (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-10-103(2)(a)(I)) — a broader window than most states.
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Colorado presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 3 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 24 or more business days — both within that 24,000-mile/2-year window. A serious safety defect needs only 2 repair attempts to trigger the presumption (§ 42-10-103(2)(a)(III)).
- Before filing, you must give the manufacturer written notice by certified mail, with 10 business days to cure.
- A lawsuit must be filed within 30 months of the vehicle’s original delivery date (§ 42-10-107) — extended by a 2024 amendment to Colorado’s law.
Types of Defects Covered by Colorado Lemon Law
Colorado Lemon Law covers a wide range of defects that affect the vehicle’s functionality or safety, including:
- Engine issues
- Brake malfunctions
- Transmission failure
- Electrical problems
- Faulty airbags
- Steering or suspension problems
These issues must persist despite multiple repair attempts and should be covered under your warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Colorado
Colorado Lemon Law applies to used vehicles as well under specific conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- It must significantly impact the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after reasonable repair attempts.
If your used car qualifies, we’ll fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in Colorado?
Colorado Lemon Law Experts: We specialize in local cases and know how to win them.
- Expert Legal Team: Over a decade of experience winning Lemon Law cases across Colorado.
- Risk-Free: You pay nothing unless we win your case—no upfront fees.
- Always Available: We are available 24/7 to answer questions and provide updates.
- Complete Case Management: From start to finish, we handle all aspects of your case.
- We Fight for You: We fight for maximum compensation and civil penalties to get you what you’re owed.
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