Top Links
Hawaii Lemon Law
Hawaii’s lemon law covers new cars, trucks and vans, along with used vehicles that are still under the manufacturer’s warranty. The law also applies to leased and demonstrator vehicles. Motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and vehicles that exceed 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight are exempt from coverage.
In order to qualify as a “lemon” under Hawaii law, a vehicle must meet all of the following conditions:
- A nonconformity that is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty that substantially effects the vehicles use, safety, or market value.
- The nonconformity is naturally occurring and not the result of abuse, unauthorized modification, or neglect.
- The manufacturer was notified by mail of the nonconformity during the warranty period. (not necessary if the manufacturer did not provide a written listing of Hawaii lemon law rights at the time of purchase.)
- The manufacturer or its authorized representatives were allowed to attempt to repair the nonconformity during the warranty period.
- The State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP) was notified within one year of the end of the Hawaii Lemon Law Rights period.
Eligibility: 3 unsuccessful repair attempts, or 1 unsuccessful repair attempt of defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, or 30 business days out of service within shorter of two years or 24,000 miles.
Resolution Attempt: Written notice + opportunity to repair to manufacturer. State-run arbitration mechanism available. Hawaii Lemon Law specifically applies to leased vehicles.
News Clippings
^ Top | Copyright © The Lemon Law Network
