What is a Lemon Under New Hampshire Lemon Law?

New Hampshire Lemon Law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks, motorcycles and off-road recreational vehicles under 9,000 pounds that are purchased or leased (for at least two years) in New Hampshire. It also covers used vehicles that are under the manufacturer's express warranty period. 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 warranty period
• Has been taken in three times for the same problem or has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 business days for a series of unrelated problems within the manufacturer's warranty period
• You have filed for the New Hampshire New Motor Vehicle Arbitration program within one year after the warranty period has expired
• You have participated in the New Hampshire New Motor Vehicle Arbitration program
• Unless you purchased it outright, you have continued to make payments on the vehicle