Under Massachusetts Lemon Law, consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles are protected.
If the defect remains unresolved after several attempts, you are entitled to replacement, full refund, or cash settlement, with the possibility of civil penalties if the manufacturer fails to act.
Your Rights Under Massachusetts Lemon Law
If your vehicle has a defect that affects its safety, value, or use, and it cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, Massachusetts Lemon Law guarantees your right to compensation, including:
- Replacement: A new vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage deduction.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the defect’s impact, with possible civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
Massachusetts Lemon Law also ensures that attorney fees are covered, so you can pursue your claim without additional financial stress.
What Vehicles Are Covered by Massachusetts Lemon Law?
You’re eligible if your vehicle is:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles that are sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions apply for minor defects, damage caused by misuse, or unauthorized alterations.
How to Qualify for Massachusetts Lemon Law?
To qualify for Massachusetts Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Substantially impair the vehicle’s use, market value, or safety, and be reported during Massachusetts’s “term of protection” — 1 year or 15,000 miles from original delivery, whichever comes first (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, § 7N1/2(1)).
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Massachusetts presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired 3 or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service 15 or more business days — both within that same term of protection. The manufacturer gets one final chance to cure, capped at 7 business days (§ 7N1/2(4)).
- You can request state-certified new car arbitration — a right Massachusetts guarantees if requested within 18 months of original delivery (§ 7N1/2(6)).
Types of Defects Covered by Massachusetts Lemon Law
Massachusetts Lemon Law covers defects that significantly impact the vehicle’s operation or safety, including:
- Engine problems
- Brake system failures
- Transmission issues
- Electrical malfunctions
- Faulty airbags
- Steering and suspension defects
These defects must persist after reasonable repair attempts and be covered under the vehicle’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Lemon Law applies to used vehicles if the following conditions are met:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- The defect must significantly 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 get the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in Massachusetts?
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- No Fees Unless We Win: You pay nothing unless we win your case.
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- Full-Service Legal Support: From filing your claim to negotiating with the manufacturer, we handle it all.
- Maximizing Compensation: We work to secure the maximum compensation, including potential civil penalties.
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