The Lemon Law - Motor Vehicles

Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the Pennsylvania Lemon Law. The Pennsylvania Lemon Law applies to any new vehicle leased or purchased and registered in Pennsylvania. It applies only to vehicles leased or purchased for personal or family use and designed to transport up to fifteen persons. Motorcycles, motor homes, and off-road vehicles are not included. There is not Lemon Law protection for used vehicles. Under the Lemon Law, the manufacturer must repair or correct any defect which substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle which occurs within one year after delivery or 12,000 miles of use, whichever comes first. (2019)