Trusted New Mexico Lemon Law Attorneys Fighting for Your Rights

You don’t have to live with a defective vehicle. If your car has ongoing problems that reduce its value, safety, or usability, New Mexico Lemon Law may entitle you to:

• Repurchase: A full refund including taxes, fees, and finance charges.
• Replacement: A new vehicle of the same model or equal value.
• Cash Compensation: A lump-sum settlement for your time, inconvenience, or diminished vehicle value.

Best of all — if you win your case, the manufacturer may be required to pay your legal costs.

New Mexico Lemon Law applies to:

• New vehicles purchased or leased in New Mexico for personal, household, or family use.
• Passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles under factory warranty.
• Issues that arise and are reported within 1 year of delivery or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Not covered: Commercial vehicles, RVs, or defects caused by modifications, neglect, or accidents.

To qualify for New Mexico Lemon Law, the defect must:

• Be reported during the express warranty term or 1 year from original delivery, whichever ends first.
• Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. New Mexico 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 that same window (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 57-16A-3).
• A lawsuit must be commenced within 18 months of original delivery, or 90 days after an informal dispute panel’s final decision, whichever is later (§ 57-16A-8).

The New Mexico lemon law covers significant defects that impair the vehicle’s function, including:

• Engine problems or stalling
• Transmission failures
• Electrical system issues
• Brake defects or safety concerns
• Steering or suspension failure
• Malfunctioning airbags or seat belts
• HVAC system or fuel system problems

All defects must persist after multiple repair attempts and be covered under warranty

New Mexico Lemon Law generally does not cover used vehicles, but there are other potential options if:

• The used car is still under the manufacturer’s original warranty.
• The dealership or seller misrepresented the vehicle’s condition.
• You bought a certified pre-owned vehicle that meets warranty terms.

We offer free evaluations to help determine if you have another path to compensation.

New Mexico Legal Experts: We specialize in Lemon Law cases throughout the state.

• No Win, No Fee Guarantee: You don’t pay unless we recover money for you.
• Quick Response Times: We start working on your claim immediately.
• Complete Legal Management: From paperwork to negotiations — we handle it all.
• Proven Results: We’ve recovered millions in refunds, vehicle replacements, and settlements.