What is a Lemon Under Kentucky Lemon Law?

Kentucky Lemon Law covers leased and new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks that are purchased or leased by Kentucky residents and that are purchased or leased in Kentucky. 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 12 months from the delivery date or the first 12,000 miles (whichever comes first)
• Has been taken in four times for the same defect or ten times for unrelated defects, or has been out of service for cumulative total of 30 calendar days
• It is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes

Even if your car doesn't qualify under Kentucky Lemon Law, the state has another law that requires vehicle manufacturers to provide consumers with a cost-free informal dispute resolution system if:

• The vehicle is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes and you are the original owner
• The defect occurred during the first two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first
• You are a Kentucky resident and you purchased the car in Kentucky

The decision in the informal dispute resolution system is binding on the manufacturer, but not on the consumer.