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Lemon Law · Free Case Check · 51 Jurisdictions

Is Your Vehicle a Financial Nightmare?

Dealer says it's fixed. You leave. Same problem. Sound familiar?

Whether it's the dealer or your mechanic — if they keep saying "we couldn't replicate it" and the problem keeps coming back, the law is on your side after 2 or more attempts.

That's the Lemon Law. Find out if it applies to you — free, in 3 minutes.

  • Case screening always free
  • $79 flat fee to file
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We'll review your state's specific statute, your repair history, and let you know exactly where your case stands — in under 3 minutes.

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⚖️Covers all 51 US jurisdictions

⚖️ Not legal advice. Document preparation only.

What kind of problem are you dealing with?

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Transmission Issues
Slipping, hesitation, failure to engage, jerking
✓ Covered by lemon law
Electrical & EV Systems
Battery drain, infotainment failures, charging defects, sensor errors
✓ Covered by lemon law
🔧
Engine Problems
Stalling, misfires, oil consumption, overheating, rough idle
✓ Covered by lemon law
🛡️
Safety System Failures
ABS, airbag, brake, ADAS / lane assist failures
✓ Covered by lemon law

Not sure what category fits?

Time-sensitive

Your window to act is already open — and it closes.

Most lemon laws give you 18–24 months from the day the vehicle was delivered. After that, the window closes permanently — regardless of how many times the dealer failed to fix it.

The clock started the day you drove it off the lot — not the day you realized something was wrong.

Typical eligibility window
18–24 months to act
expired
Day 0 — vehicle delivered
Now — check your position
Month 18–24 — window closes
No other consumer legal platform actively communicates this deadline. Most people don't know the clock is already running.

LemonIQ is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. By continuing, you consent to AI-assisted analysis of your information per our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

What LemonIQ Users Have Recovered

These are accounts from consumers who used LemonIQ to assert their lemon law rights.

"The dealership told me my transmission rattle was "normal" four separate times. LemonIQ helped me build the demand package that forced them to buy the truck back.

David R.
Ford F-150 Owner · Texas
$42,000 full buyback

"My car sat at the dealer for 45 days straight waiting on one module. I felt completely stuck until I found LemonIQ. Two weeks after sending the letter, my cancellation payment cleared.

Sarah M.
Jeep Grand Cherokee · Florida
Full cancellation payment

"I had no idea lemon law applied to EVs. My primary interface kept dying on the highway. LemonIQ identified the exact manufacturer fault code and I had a case in minutes.

James T.
Tesla Model Y · California
Case resolved in 22 days
4,800+
claims tracked
$38k
avg recovery
51
jurisdictions
27
makes indexed

Results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.

Five steps from complaint to resolution.

No legal experience required. LemonIQ guides you from first repair visit to outcome.

Steps 1 and 2 are always free · You only pay $79 at Step 3 to send the demand letter
01Discovery

Check your lemon score

Enter your VIN and LemonIQ instantly surfaces your vehicle's defect complaint history, open recalls, and a pattern-detection score across all 51 jurisdictions. Know in 60 seconds if you have a case.

74LEMON RISK SCORE12 complaints3 recallsPattern detected
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Log evidence
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Send demand
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Track clock
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See exactly what gets sent

Every LemonIQ demand letter cites your state's specific statute, references your VIN and repair history, and is delivered by USPS certified mail to the manufacturer's legal department.

  • State statute cited verbatim — not a generic template
  • USPS certified mail via Lob.com — tracked delivery
  • $79 flat fee · no hidden charges
  • Sent within 24 hours of purchase
View Full Sample Letter
Sample — For Illustration Only

April 10, 2026

Ford Motor Company
Legal & Regulatory Affairs
One American Road, Dearborn, MI 48126

RE: Lemon Law Demand — 2023 Ford F-150, VIN: 1FTFW1ET5NKD12345

Case No. CIT-2026-DEMO

Dear Ford Motor Company:

This letter constitutes formal notice pursuant to California Civil Code § 1793.2 (the "Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act") demanding repurchase or replacement of the above-referenced vehicle.

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Founder & CEO, LemonIQ

Founder & CEO, LemonIQ

The manufacturer has lawyers. Now so do you.

"I watched multiple family members and a lifelong friend spend months struggling with cars or trucks that spent more time at the dealer than on the road. Ford and other car manufacturers' legal teams know exactly which documents to request, which language to use, and how long they could stall. Meanwhile my family and friends had no idea where to start — and either gave up or went through endless cycles getting less than they expected or deserved.

That felt wrong. So I spent the next year and a half learning everything I could about what's called the Lemon Law process — so much so that I eventually built LemonIQ to automate it, not just for family and friends, but for all consumers. Every consumer deserves a fighting chance, and access to the same information and tools that car manufacturers and dealers already have."