Utah Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease vehicles with significant defects that are not resolved under the manufacturer’s warranty.
If the manufacturer cannot fix the defect, they must replace, repurchase, or provide cash compensation, potentially including civil penalties up to three times the original amount.
Your Rights Under Utah Lemon Law
Utah Lemon Law ensures that consumers who purchase or lease vehicles with defects that are not fixed after a reasonable number of attempts are entitled to compensation. This compensation may include:
- Replacement: A comparable vehicle of the same make and model.
- Repurchase: A full refund, including taxes and fees, minus a mileage offset.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for the decreased value or damages, with possible civil penalties up to triple the original amount.
Utah Lemon Law also requires manufacturers to cover attorney fees, ensuring consumers can pursue their claims without additional financial stress.
What Vehicles Are Covered by Utah Lemon Law?
Utah Lemon Law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions include minor defects, misuse, or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for Utah Lemon Law?
To qualify for Utah Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be reported during the express warranty term or 1 year from original delivery, whichever ends first (Utah Code Ann. § 13-20-3).
- Survive a reasonable number of repair attempts. Utah 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 (§ 13-20-4).
- It is an affirmative defense for the manufacturer if the defect doesn’t substantially impair use, value, or safety, or resulted from abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification.
Utah’s lemon law statute does not set its own lawsuit filing deadline. Ask us and we’ll tell you where that leaves your timeline.
Types of Defects Covered by Utah Lemon Law
Utah Lemon Law covers defects that interfere with the operation or safety of the vehicle, such as:
- Engine failure
- Squealing brakes
- Coolant leaks
- Window leaks
- Electrical failure
- Transmission issues
These defects must persist after a reasonable number of repair attempts and be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Utah
Utah Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under specific conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- It must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
If your used vehicle qualifies, we can help you secure compensation.
Why Choose Us for Your Lemon Law Case in Utah?
Utah Lemon Law Specialists: We know state laws inside and out and how to use them to your advantage.
- Proven Expertise: Over 10 years of success with thousands of Lemon Law cases.
- No Upfront Fees: In most cases the manufacturer pays our fees; your agreement explains any costs.
- 24/7 Availability: We’re here whenever you need us.
- Comprehensive Support: From start to finish, we handle every detail.
- Civil Penalties: We fight for you to potentially triple the compensation you’re owed.
No upfront fees.
We get paid by the manufacturer. Your agreement explains any costs.