Lemon Law in Maine
State-specific overview · General Legal
Maine requires repair, replacement, or refund if defects are not fixed within a reasonable time.
How Maine treats Lemon Law
Maine's lemon law protects buyers of new vehicles with defects affecting safety, use, or value, reported within the warranty period. The manufacturer must repair the defect within a reasonable time; if repairs fail or the vehicle is out of service for 15 or more days, the consumer may demand replacement or refund. The law applies to defects in materials, workmanship, or assembly. Written notice to the manufacturer is required before pursuing a lemon law claim.
The general definition of Lemon Law
State laws protecting consumers who buy defective vehicles that the manufacturer cannot repair.
Lemon laws are consumer protection statutes that give buyers the right to a refund or replacement if they purchase a new vehicle with serious defects that the manufacturer cannot fix within a reasonable number of attempts. These laws vary by state but generally apply to vehicles still under warranty. If a car qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer must either replace it or refund the purchase price, minus a small deduction for mileage. Lemon laws protect consumers from being stuck with expensive, unreliable vehicles.
Read the full Lemon Law entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Maine.