Lemon Law Attorneys in Tempe, AZ

Tempe drivers whose new car keeps returning to the dealer for the same defect may qualify under Arizona’s lemon law. A licensed Arizona lemon law attorney handling Tempe cases will review your repair records free.

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Lemon Law cases in Tempe

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Car buyers in Tempe shop the dealerships clustered along the Valley’s freeways, and the desert heat, long commutes on I-10 and US-60, and stop-and-go campus traffic can expose defects quickly. When a new vehicle keeps returning for the same problem, Arizona’s lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or refund the purchase. Disputes may go through the manufacturer’s program or Maricopa County court, and the state’s time limits are specific. DearLegal matches you with an Arizona-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Tempe, with a free review.

Lemon law claims for Tempe buyers may be filed in Maricopa County court after required notice to the manufacturer.
Arizona’s extreme heat surfaces air conditioning, battery, and cooling defects faster than elsewhere.
Dealerships across Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix all fall under the same Arizona lemon law.

Arizona lemon law rules at a glance

Tempe cases run under Arizona law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Arizona page.

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State Lemon Law Citation: Motor Vehicle
Arizona Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, A.R.S. § 44-1261 to § 44-1267
Coverage Period / Mileage: 2 years
2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever first (new vehicles); A.R.S. § 44-1267 separately covers used cars for 15 days / 500 miles
Presumption Trigger: 4 repairs
4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service
Federal Backup: Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.
Statute of Limitations: 6 months
6 months after the coverage period expires under A.R.S. § 44-1265; 4 years for UCC breach of warranty
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

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How much do Tempe lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Arizona · Lemon Law

Fee modelManufacturer Pays Fees

Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win

Your recoverykept in full

Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In Arizona lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (A.R.S. § 44-1265) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are fee-shifting statutes — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Arizona lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Tempe lemon law questions, answered

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Yes, if it is a new vehicle with a substantial defect that the manufacturer or dealer could not fix after a reasonable number of attempts, or that was out of service for an extended period, all within the law’s time limits. An attorney will confirm eligibility from your repair records.

Arizona sets specific thresholds for repeated repair attempts for the same defect and for total days out of service, and the details depend on the type of defect. A lemon law attorney will compare your repair history to those thresholds and advise on the written notice required.

Often not. Arizona’s lemon law allows a successful consumer to recover attorney fees from the manufacturer, so many attorneys handle these cases without upfront cost. DearLegal’s review is free, and the attorney you are matched with will explain how fees would work in your situation.

Under A.R.S. § 44-1263, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 2 years or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 4 or more attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days. The defect must substantially impair the use or market value of the vehicle.

Yes — Arizona is unusual in offering protection for used-car buyers. A.R.S. § 44-1267 (sometimes called Arizona’s Used Car Lemon Law) requires used-car dealers to share repair costs for major component failures within 15 days or 500 miles of purchase. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also covers any used vehicle sold with a written warranty.