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Arizona Lemon Law — Requirements, Remedies & How to File
Arizona's lemon law covers new vehicles only within 24 months or 24,000 miles. Learn the exact requirements, available remedies, and how to file a claim.
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Repair attempts required
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Cumulative days out of service
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Coverage window
Arizona Lemon Law Overview
Covered VehiclesNew vehicles only
Coverage Period24 months or 24,000 miles
Repair Attempts4 attempts for the same defect
Days Out of Service30 cumulative days
RemedyReplacement or refund
ArbitrationA.R.S. § 44-1261 governs
Key Facts — Arizona Lemon Law
- -Arizona Lemon Law (A.R.S. § 44-1261 et seq.) applies
- -Arizona is a major destination for out-of-state flood vehicles — clean Arizona titles may hide flood history
- -4 repair attempts or 30 cumulative days
- -Used vehicles not covered
How to Qualify Under Arizona Lemon Law
To qualify for lemon law protection in Arizona, your vehicle generally must meet all of the following criteria:
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The vehicle must be new vehicles only.
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The defect must occur within 24 months or 24,000 miles.
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Either 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect must have occurred, OR the vehicle must have been out of service for 30+ cumulative days.
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The defect must substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety.
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A.R.S. § 44-1261 governs.
Check Your Vehicle's History Before Filing
A free VIN report documents your vehicle's recall history, complaint patterns, and service records — useful evidence when pursuing a lemon law claim.
Free VIN ReportFrequently Asked Questions — Arizona
Why are Arizona-titled cars a red flag for flood damage?
Arizona is known for retitling flood vehicles from Gulf Coast states. Since Arizona's dry climate is suspicious for flood damage, and the state doesn't brand flood titles from other states, always run a NMVTIS check on Arizona-titled vehicles.