Oregon Lemon Law FAQ

Common questions about Oregon lemon-law claims.

Quick answers

• When is a car a lemon in Oregon? — 3 attempts OR 30 calendar days OOS within the 24-month / 24,000-mile Rights Period.
• Do I need a lawyer? — BBB Auto Line works DIY; court action with UTPA requires counsel.
• How much does it cost? — Mandatory § 646A.404 + UTPA § 646.638(3) fees mean most cases are no-fee-out-of-pocket.
• Used vehicle coverage? — Not under § 646A.400; Magnuson-Moss + UTPA + UCC remain.
• Manufacturer denied my claim — now what? — Use BBB Auto Line; if denied, court action with UTPA + Magnuson-Moss.
• Does it matter which repair shop I use? — Yes — must be manufacturer-authorized.
• How long do I have to file? — 24-month Rights Period; 1-year UTPA SOL (DANGEROUSLY SHORT); 4-year Magnuson-Moss / UCC backstop.

Topics in this section

• When is a car a lemon
• Do I need a lawyer
• How much does it cost
• Used vehicle coverage
• Manufacturer denied my claim
• Which repair shop
• How long do I have

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