What is a Lemon Under Hawaii Lemon Law?

Hawaii Lemon Law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks under 10,000 pounds, used vehicles that are sold during the new car warranty period, and demonstrators that are sold as new motor vehicles with manufacturer's warranties that are purchased or leased in Hawaii. 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 delivery date, the first 24,000 miles on the odometer, or before the express warranty expired (whichever comes first)
• Has been taken in one time for a defect that could cause death or serious bodily injury; has been taken in for the same defect three times; or the vehicle has been in for service for a cumulative total of 30 days for a number of unrelated defects
• After the dealer has tried to repair the vehicle the required number of times, you have notified the manufacturer via certified mail and the manufacturer has had the opportunity to make a final repair attempt
• The vehicle is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; the vehicle is individually registered but used for business purposes and for personal, family, or household purposes; or the vehicle is owned or leased by a business that has purchased or leased no more than one car per year, and that is used for household, individuals, or personal use in addition to business use