Utah Lemon Law Attorneys

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How we match your Utah lemon law case

When you submit a Utah lemon law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A lemon law matter needs someone who handles lemon law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Utah law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Utah who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Exhibit A

What happens with a lemon law claim in Utah

Day 0
The same problem keeps coming back.
Keep every repair order and note dates, mileage and days out of service. Those records are the case.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Utah lemon law attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Repair history is reviewed.
Your attorney checks the repair attempts and days down against Utah’s lemon law standard and the manufacturer’s warranty.
Months 1–3
Demand to the manufacturer.
A formal demand for repurchase or replacement. Manufacturers often settle here once counsel is involved.
Before the 4-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Utah gives 4 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Refund, replacement or cash.
If you win, the law shifts your attorney’s fees to the other side. You keep your recovery.

State Lemon Law Citation: New Motor
Utah New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, Utah Code § 13-20-1 to § 13-20-12
Coverage Period / Mileage: 1 year
1 year from delivery or the express warranty term, whichever shorter (new vehicles)
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.; Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (Utah Code § 13-11-1)
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
4 years for UCC breach of warranty under Utah Code § 70A-2-725; Lemon Law claim within a reasonable time
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

Utah’s New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (Utah Code § 13-20-1 to § 13-20-12) covers new motor vehicles for 1 year from delivery or the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, whichever is shorter, and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 4 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days. Utah’s altitude, mountain driving, and temperature swings expose drivetrain, cooling, and emissions defects. The Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (Utah Code § 13-11-1) authorizes attorney fees and damages for unfair practices. An experienced attorney pairs these statutes with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301).

Exhibit B

When to call a lemon law attorney in Utah

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Exhibit C

Lemon Law cases we take in Utah

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Engine failures (altitude-related)

High altitude stresses turbos, fuel systems, and engines. Oil consumption, head gasket failures, and stalling are common Utah claims.

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Exhibit D

How much do Utah lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

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

Utah’s New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (Utah Code § 13-20-9), the Consumer Sales Practices Act (§ 13-11-19(5)), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Utah lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Exhibit E

What your Utah lemon law compensation can include

A Utah lemon law recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Full Refund

Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under Utah Code § 13-20-5.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Utah lemon law questions, answered

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Under Utah Code § 13-20-5, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 1 year or the warranty term, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.

Utah’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. Magnuson-Moss, the Utah UCC implied warranty, and the CSPA protect used buyers.

Yes. Utah’s definition of consumer includes lessees obligated to make payments.

Consumers must give the manufacturer written notice and a final opportunity to repair before suing. Utah Code § 13-20-5.

The consumer. Utah Code § 13-20-5 gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.

Utah Code § 13-20-9, Utah Code § 13-11-19(5) (CSPA), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.

Utah’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Utah. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Utah

Same Utah rules and the same attorneys — with what’s local to each city.

Other case types in Utah

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Animal Incident attorneysUtah holds dog owners strictly responsible for bites — the owner pays even without proof the dog was known to be dangerous.

Business Dispute attorneysUtah’s 2016 non-compete law limits enforcement to 12 months and requires the employer to give something real in exchange.

Car Accident attorneysUtah’s no-fault auto system requires a $3,000 PIP minimum — suing the other driver requires crossing a $3,000 medical threshold or specific injury types.

Consumer Protection attorneysThe Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act lets consumers recover actual damages plus $2,000 in statutory damages for deceptive acts.

Criminal Defense attorneysUtah’s structured sentencing and mandatory minimums for certain drug and weapons offenses make plea positioning critical.

Defective Product attorneysUtah holds manufacturers strictly liable for defective products — but a hard 10-year outer deadline bars older claims.

Employment attorneysThe Utah Antidiscrimination Act covers the federal protected categories plus pregnancy and gender identity — the state Antidiscrimination and Labor Division handles charges.

Family Law attorneysUtah divides marital property fairly rather than equally — and no-fault grounds of irreconcilable differences (along with several fault grounds) govern most modern divorces.

Immigration attorneysUtah has immigration court in Salt Lake City — and growing immigrant populations in Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties drive case volume.

Medical Malpractice attorneysUtah requires a pre-litigation panel review before a medical malpractice suit — and damages caps apply for certain claim types.

Personal Injury attorneysA four-year filing window is one of the more generous in the country — but Utah still bars recovery for plaintiffs who are 50% or more at fault.

Slip and Fall attorneysUtah premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and there’s no duty to clear naturally accumulating snow and ice, which limits weather-related claims.

Social Security Disability attorneysUtah Social Security hearing offices in Salt Lake City process moderate volumes — federal appeals precedent for the region shapes review.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysUtah workers’ comp runs through the state Labor Commission — and the Workers Compensation Fund of Utah is the state-supported insurer.

Utah Lemon Law Attorneys

How we match your Utah lemon law case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a lemon law claim in Utah

The same problem keeps coming back.

Tell us what happened.

Repair history is reviewed.

Demand to the manufacturer.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Refund, replacement or cash.

When to call a lemon law attorney in Utah

Lemon Law cases we take in Utah

Engine failures (altitude-related)

Transmission defects

Electrical and infotainment failures

Brake system defects

Steering system failures

Airbag recall overlap

HVAC failures (heat and A/C)

Paint and body defects

Persistent rattles and drivetrain noise

EV-specific defects (altitude and cold)

Recall non-fix

Persistent warning lights and fuel system defects

How much do Utah lemon law attorneys cost?

What your Utah lemon law compensation can include

Full Refund

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

Cash & Keep Settlement

Incidental & Consequential Damages

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

CSPA Damages

Utah lemon law questions, answered

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Utah

Other case types in Utah

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