The California Lemon Law grants dealers four (4) repair attempts for any single defect. However, if the defect has the potential to cause serious injury or death, the law only provides dealers with two (2) repair attempts. Additionally, if your car is out of service for repairs for a total of 30 days or more, it qualifies as a lemon.
In each of these cases, the vehicle must first be brought in for service within 18 months or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first) of the original delivery date.