What is a Lemon Under Florida Lemon Law?

Florida Lemon Law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks under 10,000 pounds that are purchased in Florida. It also covers demonstrator vehicles, vehicles that are lease-purchased, and leased vehicles if the lease is for one year or more and the lessee is responsible for taking the vehicle in for repair. In addition, it covers used cars that are sold by dealers within two years of the original purchase and if both the old owner and the new owner use the vehicle for personal, family, or household purposes. 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 first two years from the original owner's delivery date
• Has been taken in three times for the same problem or if it has been out of service for 30 business days due to a series of unrelated problems
• After the dealer has tried to repair the vehicle three times or a total of 15 days, the manufacturer has been notified and given an opportunity to repair the vehicle

New Car Topics
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• Florida Lemon Law for Cars, Trucks, and Vans for Personal Use
• Pursuing a Florida Lemon Law Claim
• Hiring a Lemon Law Lawyer in Florida
• Getting Lemon Justice — Relief Under Florida Lemon Law
• RV Lemon Law in Florida
• Business Vehicles — Lemon Law in Florida
• Motorcycle Lemon Law in Florida
• Leased Vehicle Lemon Law in Florida
• Florida Lemon Law Tips

Used Car Topics
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• Lemon Law for Used Cars in Florida
• Other Laws that Cover Used Cars