New Jersey Lemon Law

New Jersey Lemon Law — Quick Reference

Coverage	Details
Vehicles Covered	New and used 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 20 cumulative days out of service.
Coverage Period	2 years or 24,000 miles from original delivery, whichever comes first.
Motorcycles Covered	No
Used Car Coverage	Yes — separate Used Car Lemon Law (Title 56:8-67) covers vehicles purchased with warranty up to 7 years old and 70,000 miles.
Remedy	Full refund or replacement vehicle. Attorney's fees awarded to prevailing consumer.
Statutes	N.J.S.A. Title 56:12-29 through 56:12-49 (New); Title 56:8-67 through 56:8-80 (Used)
Last Verified	April 2025

Note: New Jersey has one of the most consumer-friendly used car lemon laws in the nation, covering vehicles up to 7 years old with 70,000 miles or less. Always mention "AutoPedia" when contacting any attorney listed below.

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• NJ - Lemon Law - New Jersey New Car Lemon Law Statutes Title 56:12-29 - 56:12-49
• NJ - Lemon Law - New Jersey Used Car Lemon Law Statutes Title 56:8-67 - 56:8-80
• NJ - Lemon Law - New Jersey New Car Lemon Law Regulations NJAC Title 13:45A-26
• NJ - Lemon Law - New Jersey Used Car Lemon Law Regulations NJAC Title 13:45A-26F
• NJ - Lemon Law - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
• NJ - Lemon Law - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs - Consumer's Guide to the New Jersey Lemon Law.

  
  New Jersey (NJ) Lemon Law Attorneys:
  • Alex Simanovsky & Associates, LLC. – Free Lemon Law Help, Serving all of New Jersey.
  • Gaccione Pomaco P – C. Don't Get Taken for a Ride Twice. Call for free consultation
  • Lemon Law Group Partners PLC. – Started by former Car Manufacturer Attorney. More than 20 years experience.
  • Law Offices of Steven Veinger, P.A. – 100% dedicated to insuring that your Lemon Law rights are protected.
  • Krohn & Moss, Ltd. – Consumer Law Center - FREE Case Review, NO Attorneys' fees
  • National Lemon Law Center. – We’ve helped over 19,000 consumers recover over $70 million.
  • Weisberg Consumer Law Group – Free Lemon Law Help Get a Refund, Replacement or Cash
  • Robison Lemon Law Group, LLC – Years of experience in Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty cases.
  • Barton Gilman LLP – Barton Gilman is different from the inside out.
  • Rockpoint Law P.C. – You Can Get a Cash Settlement, a Replacement Car, or a Refund