The statutory warranty period of the Illinois Lemon Law ends one year or 12,000 miles after you take ownership of the vehicle, whichever comes first. You must provide the manufacturer with a reasonable number of repair attempts within this period to qualify for compensation under Illinois’ New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act.
However, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is far less restrictive. Under this federal Lemon Law, you may pursue compensation for any defects reported while the vehicle is under warranty. Plus, you have up to four years to file a claim after the warranty is breached. Thus, in some cases, you may be able to file a claim more than a decade after purchasing your vehicle.
That said, the sooner you act, the greater your chances of success will be. So as soon as you suspect you may have a lemon, reach out to us for a free case review.