Are cars and trucks over 18,000 miles covered by the lemon law?
Yes, the law covers vehicles during the life of the factory warranty, which is usually either three years or 36,000 miles or four years or 50,000 miles. The confusion concerning 18,000 miles arises because the law sets up a presumption that the buyer has given the manufacturer a reasonable change at repair if its dealers attempt to repair the same defect within the first 18,000 miles or 18 months. However, meeting the presumption is not a necessary element of the buyer’s case. Most cases do not involve the presumption.
