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Maine Lemon Law


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Maine Lemon Law — Quick Reference

Coverage Details
Vehicles Covered New motor vehicles purchased or leased primarily for personal, family, or household use.
Repair Attempts Required 3 attempts for the same defect substantially impairing use, value, or safety; OR 1 attempt for a serious safety defect; OR 15 cumulative business days out of service.
Coverage Period 3 years or 18,000 miles from original delivery, whichever comes first.
Motorcycles Covered Yes
Used Car Coverage Yes — vehicles still within the original manufacturer's express warranty period.
Remedy Replacement vehicle or full refund (purchase price, taxes, fees, less a mileage allowance).
Statutes Maine Revised Statutes Title 10, Chapter 203-A, §§1161–1169
Last Verified April 2025

Note: Maine has a longer coverage period (3 years) than most states and a lower repair attempt threshold (3 attempts). Always mention "AutoPedia" when contacting any attorney listed below.