Under North Dakota Lemon Law, consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles are protected.
If the vehicle’s defect cannot be repaired after several attempts, the manufacturer is required to offer compensation, including replacement, refund, or cash settlement.
Your Rights Under North Dakota 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, North Dakota Lemon Law guarantees your right to:
- 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.
North Dakota Lemon Law also ensures that attorney fees are covered, so you don’t incur additional costs while pursuing your claim.
What Vehicles Are Covered by North Dakota Lemon Law?
North Dakota Lemon Law applies to:
- 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 may apply for minor defects or issues caused by unauthorized alterations or misuse.
How to Qualify for North Dakota Lemon Law?
To qualify for North Dakota Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be reported during the express warranty term or 1 year from original delivery, whichever ends first (N.D. Cent. Code § 51-07-17).
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. North Dakota presumes that standard is met when the same defect has been repaired more than 3 times, or the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more business days — both within that same window (§ 51-07-18).
- A lawsuit must be commenced within 6 months after the earlier of the express warranty expiring or 18 months after original delivery — one of the shortest deadlines in the country (§ 51-07-21).
Types of Defects Covered by North Dakota Lemon Law
North Dakota Lemon Law covers defects that affect the vehicle’s safety, operation, or value, such as:
- Engine failure
- Braking system issues
- Transmission problems
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag failure
- Steering and suspension defects
These defects must persist after multiple repair attempts and be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in North Dakota
North Dakota Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under the following conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- The defect must significantly impact 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 pursue compensation.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in North Dakota?
North Dakota Lemon Law Specialists: We understand state laws and how to win these cases.
- Experienced Team: Over 10 years of success handling Lemon Law cases in North Dakota.
- No Upfront Fees: We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case.
- Always Available: We’re here 24/7 to answer your questions and provide assistance.
- Comprehensive Legal Support: From filing your claim to negotiating with the manufacturer, we handle everything.
- Fighting for Maximum Compensation: We fight for you to secure maximum compensation, including potential civil penalties.
No Upfront Fees.
You won’t pay anything upfront. Your agreement explains any costs.