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Seek a remedy for a defective new vehicle under Oregon’s lemon law

Oregon’s lemon-law protection for new vehicles extends to two years or 24,000 miles from purchase or lease.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Report significant warranty defectsReport each malfunction to the manufacturer or dealer and give them an opportunity to repair it. The defect must substantially reduce use, value or safety.
  2. Discuss a possible claim with an attorneyThe page describes three failed repair attempts, one for a problem likely to cause injury or death, or 30 total shop days (60 for a motor home). Contact a private attorney to discuss your options.

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