Pennsylvania Lemon Law — Requirements, Remedies & How to File
Pennsylvania's lemon law covers new vehicles only within 12 months or 12,000 miles. Learn the exact requirements, available remedies, and how to file a claim.
Pennsylvania Lemon Law Overview
Key Facts — Pennsylvania Lemon Law
- -3 repair attempts for same defect within first year/12,000 miles
- -Pennsylvania Lemon Law (73 P.S. § 1951 et seq.) governs claims
- -Must attempt manufacturer's informal dispute settlement first
- -Does not cover used vehicles
How to Qualify Under Pennsylvania Lemon Law
To qualify for lemon law protection in Pennsylvania, your vehicle generally must meet all of the following criteria:
The vehicle must be new vehicles only.
The defect must occur within 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Either 3 or more repair attempts for the same defect must have occurred, OR the vehicle must have been out of service for 30+ cumulative days.
The defect must substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety.
Mandatory manufacturer arbitration.
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 Report