Are Used Vehicles Covered Under Oregon Lemon Law?

No — Oregon’s Lemon Law (§ 646A.400) does NOT cover used vehicles. Oregon relies on Magnuson-Moss + UTPA + UCC.

What used vehicle buyers can rely on

• Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act — applies where factory or dealer warranty is in place. 4-year UCC SOL.
• Oregon UTPA (§ 646.605) — applies to deceptive used-car practices. 1-year SOL from discovery — DANGEROUSLY SHORT.
• UCC § 72.3130 / § 72.3140 — express and implied warranties. 4-year SOL.
• Common-law fraud — for willful concealment.

”As-is” sales

Oregon permits “as-is” used-vehicle sales — typically with disclaimer in the buyer’s guide.

Practical advice for used-car buyers

• Get pre-sale inspection by independent mechanic.
• Check Carfax / AutoCheck for prior damage.
• Confirm warranty in writing.
• Save the buyer’s guide required by FTC.
• Document any defects immediately.
• File UTPA claim within 1 year of discovery.

Bottom line

Oregon’s Lemon Law doesn’t cover used vehicles. Used-car claims rely on Magnuson-Moss + UTPA + UCC. UTPA 1-year SOL is the critical deadline.

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