Return Policy on Used Vehicles Under the Lemon Law in Minnesota

Minnesota car dealers must accept the return of defective vehicles.

Defective vehicles that are not able to be repaired are known as "lemons." Vehicle manufacturers must repair, refund or replace them in the state of Minnesota.

Duty to Repair

Dealers must repair the vehicle if it fails to conform to express warranties, regardless of the expiration of the warranty or the passage of two years after original delivery date.

Duty to Refund or Replace

Dealers in Minnesota must either replace the vehicle with one of similar value, or refund the purchase price within 30 days. The amount is reduced by the lower of ten cents per every mile driven, or ten percent of the original purchase price. Buyers may opt for refunds.

Presumption of Non-conformity

If the vehicle's braking or steering completely fails to operate, the vehicle is presumed to fail its warranty conformity. The failure must be likely to cause death or serious bodily harm.

Required Consumer Language

Lemon law in Minnesota dictates that buyers must notify dealers, in writing, of any vehicle defects. They must allow the dealer the chance to repair the vehicle, and may submit claims to arbitration.

References

• Car Lemon: Minnesota Lemon Law