State lemon law guide
Arkansas Lemon Law
What counts as a lemon in Arkansas, whether used cars are covered, and how to get a refund or replacement.
Arkansas lemon law in one sentence
Under Arkansas’s lemon law (Ark. Code § 4-90-401 et seq.), a new vehicle is presumed a lemon if the same defect is not fixed after 3 repair attempts (or 1 for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury) or it has been out of service for 30 days during the first 24 months or 24,000 miles.
Arkansas lemon law at a glance
- Statute
- Ark. Code § 4-90-401 et seq.
- Coverage period
- 24 months or 24,000 miles
- Repair attempts
- 3 for the same defect · 1 for a serious safety defect
- Days out of service
- 30 days
- Used cars covered
- No
How to file a lemon law claim in Arkansas
- Keep every repair order showing the problem, the date and the mileage.
- Confirm you meet Arkansas’s threshold: 3 attempts or 30 days within 24 months or 24,000 miles.
- Send written notice to the manufacturer by certified mail and give it a final chance to repair.
- If it is not fixed, request the manufacturer’s arbitration program or contact a lemon law attorney.
Summary of Ark. Code § 4-90-401 et seq.. Laws change — confirm with the Arkansas attorney general’s consumer protection office. Not legal advice.
Arkansas lemon law FAQ
How many repair attempts make a car a lemon in Arkansas?
3 attempts to fix the same defect, or 1 for a defect that could cause death or serious injury.
How many days out of service qualify under Arkansas lemon law?
30 days for repairs during the coverage period.
Does Arkansas lemon law cover used cars?
No. Arkansas’s lemon law covers new vehicles. Used-car buyers rely on the remaining manufacturer warranty and federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protections.
How long does Arkansas lemon law protection last?
24 months or 24,000 miles after delivery, whichever comes first where a mileage limit applies.
What can I get under Arkansas lemon law?
Usually a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for use, plus collateral costs. Check the statute for state-specific rules on fees and arbitration.