What is a Lemon Car Under Arizona Lemon Law?

Arizona new car Lemon Law covers passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks, and motorcycles that are purchased in Arizona and weigh less than 10,000 pounds; the motor and cab (but not the living quarters) of an RV; and used cars that are sold by dealers within the period of the vehicle's express warranty, two years, or 24,000 miles of the original purchase (whichever comes first). In order to be considered a "lemon," the vehicle must meet the following requirements:

• Does not conform to the manufacturer's express warranty
• Has substantial defects affecting the use, safety, or value of the vehicle
• Has manufacturer's defects that occurred during the manufacturer's express warranty, the first two from the original owner's delivery date, or the first 24,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first)
• Has been taken in four times for the same problem or if it has been out of service for 30 calendars days due to the same problem
• After the dealer has tried to repair the vehicle four times, the manufacturer has been notified and given an opportunity to repair the vehicle