New Jersey Lemon Law Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced New Jersey lemon law attorneys who can leverage one of the strongest consumer-protection regimes in the country. New Jersey has separate Lemon Laws for new vehicles (N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 et seq.) AND used vehicles (N.J.S.A. 56:8-67 et seq.), state-run arbitration, and the Consumer Fraud Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8) which authorizes treble damages and attorney fees. We’ll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Under N.J.S.A. 56:12-31, a new vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 2 years or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 3 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 20 cumulative days. NJ’s 20-day trigger is one of the shortest in the country.
The NJ Used Car Lemon Law (N.J.S.A. 56:8-67) is among the strongest in the country. Dealers must provide written warranties on used cars based on mileage at sale (30, 60, or 90 days). If the dealer cannot repair a defect within 3 attempts or 20 days, the buyer can demand a refund. Uniquely strong used-car protection.
Yes. Both the New Car and Used Car Lemon Laws cover lessees.
The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs administers state-run arbitration. Decisions are binding on the manufacturer; consumers can appeal or pursue further remedies in court.
The NJ Consumer Fraud Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8) is among the most powerful state consumer-protection statutes in the country. It allows recovery of mandatory treble damages, attorney fees, and costs for unconscionable commercial practices. A manufacturer’s willful refusal to honor lemon law obligations is pleaded as a CFA violation, dramatically increasing exposure.
N.J.S.A. 56:12-42, N.J.S.A. 56:8-19 (CFA), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.
NJ’s Lemon Laws generally apply to vehicles purchased or registered in New Jersey. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in New Jersey?

New Jersey has one of the strongest consumer-protection regimes in the country. The New Car Lemon Law (N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 to 56:12-49) covers new motor vehicles for 2 years or 24,000 miles, with refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 3 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 20 cumulative days. The Used Car Lemon Law (N.J.S.A. 56:8-67 et seq.) provides express warranties on used vehicles based on mileage — a powerful, uniquely strong used-car remedy. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs administers state arbitration. The Consumer Fraud Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8) authorizes treble damages and attorney fees for unconscionable practices, dramatically increasing manufacturer exposure. An experienced attorney layers these statutes with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301).

When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in New Jersey?

Our network includes New Jersey lemon law attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Lemon Law Cases in New Jersey

From the moment you connect with a New Jersey lemon law attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Not documenting every repair attempt with a dated dealer repair order
Letting a non-dealer shop perform warranty repairs
Skipping the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs arbitration program when required
Letting the 2-year/24,000-mile coverage period expire while negotiating informally
Failing to plead the NJ Consumer Fraud Act for mandatory treble damages
Missing the warranty-period demand deadlines

Common New Jersey Lemon Law Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do New Jersey Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

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Out of pocket — state law shifts your attorney fees to the wrongdoer. You keep your full recovery.

New Jersey’s Lemon Laws (N.J.S.A. 56:12-42), the Consumer Fraud Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8-19, with mandatory treble damages), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. New Jersey is one of the strongest consumer-protection states in the country. Most NJ lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

What Can Your New Jersey Lemon Law Compensation Include?

Full Refund
Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under N.J.S.A. 56:12-32.
Comparable Replacement Vehicle
A new vehicle of comparable value with manufacturer paying taxes and registration.
Used Vehicle Refund
Full refund of the used-vehicle purchase price if the dealer cannot repair a defect within the statutory warranty.
Treble Damages (Consumer Fraud Act)
N.J.S.A. 56:8-19 mandatory 3x actual damages plus attorney fees for unconscionable practices — a uniquely powerful NJ remedy.
Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)
N.J.S.A. 56:12-42, N.J.S.A. 56:8-19 (CFA), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.
Incidental & Consequential Damages
Towing, rental cars, finance charges, and registration costs.
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