Nevada Lemon Law Guide: Your Rights Under Nevada Lemon Law

What Is the Nevada Lemon Law? Nevada's lemon law, codified at Nev. Rev. Stat. § 597.600 et seq., protects consumers who purchase or lease new motor vehicles that have substantial defects covered by the manufacturer's written warranty and which cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. The statute is intended to ensure that consumers receive the benefit of their bargain — a vehicle that conforms to its express warranties and is free from defects that substantially impair use, value, or safety. Under Nevada law the manufacturer is liable for a reasonable remedy, which commonly takes the form of repurchasing the vehicle refund or replacing it. The statute requires manufacturers doing business in Nevada to adopt and maintain an informal dispute settlement procedure arbitration program to resolve lemon law disputes. Consumers should be aware of the statutory thresholds and procedural steps that trigger the manufacturer's obligations and the consumer's remedies. For more background on general lemon law concepts and federal protections, see our general lemon law basics page: What Is the Lemon Law?/resources/what-is-the-lemon-law/. Which Vehicles Qualify Under Nevada Lemon Law? Nevada's lemon law provides protection only for new motor vehicles. The statute applies to new passenger motor vehicles, including passenger cars and light trucks, that are sold or leased with a manufacturer's written warranty and that are primarily for personal, family, or household use. Used vehicles are expressly excluded from coverage under Nevada's lemon law unless they are still covered by the original manufacturer's new-vehicle warranty and otherwise meet the statutory criteria. The coverage period under Nevada law is measured from the original date of delivery to the consumer and lasts for 18 months. If a defect covered by the manufacturer's warranty arises and persists within that 18-month period, the consumer may pursue a lemon law claim under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 597.600 et seq. Consumers should preserve purchase and delivery documentation, warranty books, repair orders, and any correspondence with dealers or manufacturers as evidence of the coverage period and attempts to repair. How Many Repair Attempts Are Required in Nevada? Nevada sets specific thresholds for what constitutes a "reasonable number of repair attempts." The consumer will meet the statutory standard and may be entitled to a refund or replacement if one of the enumerated thresholds is satisfied during the 18-month coverage period. | Defect Type | Repair Attempts / Threshold | |-------------|-----------------------------| | Same defect that substantially impairs use, value, or safety | 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect | | Any defect any combination of problems | Vehicle out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days | | Defect that causes a death or serious bodily injury or renders vehicle inoperable for original intended use | May qualify sooner —