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Indiana - Code §24-5-13-1

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Vehicles Covered:

Vehicles that are sold, leased, transferred or replaced, and registered in-state, and are under 10,000 lbs. Excludes conversion vans, motor homes, farm tractors and machines, road building equipment, truck and road tractors, motor cycles, mopeds, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles.

Persons Covered:

Buyers, who enter into a contract to transfer, lease or purchase motor vehicles.

Period Covered:

Whichever is first: 18 months or 18,000 miles.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer - must describe in the warranty or buyer's manual that written notification is required for refund or replacement; disclose manufacturer's name and address. (b) Consumer - notify the manufacturer if it has met notice requirements.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the same nonconformity has been subjected to four or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days (defined).

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle, or is the result of the consumer's abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modifications or alterations.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a comparable vehicle, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Incidental costs (defined). For a leased vehicle the lessee may recover all deposits, lease payments and credits for allowances less a reasonable use allowance (defined). If buyer accepts a replacement, manufacturer shall reimburse for transfer of registration and any sales tax. Buyer also entitled to towing and storage fees.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure provided it complies with 16 C.F.R. 703 and the buyer has had notice.

Resale of Lemon:

Full disclosure required; must give 12 months or 12,000 mile warranty.

Disclaimer: Please note that statutes may have been amended since the book was originally published in 2005.
Please consult your Secretary of State or local DMV office for the most recent and up to date statutes for the California Lemon Law.