The Lemon Law in Missouri holds manufacturers responsible for defective vehicles. Under the law, if a consumer reports a defect within one (1) year of purchasing the vehicle and the dealer fails to repair it after a “reasonable number of attempts,” then the consumer is entitled to a refund or a replacement vehicle.
Although the Missouri New Vehicles Warranty Law only applies to defects that arise within a year of ownership, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides additional protections. This “federal Lemon Law” requires manufacturers to repair any defect which occurs during the warranty period. And if they fail to do so, consumers have up to four (4) years to file a claim.