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The 60-second answer

The Indiana Lemon Law (Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24) requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace a new motor vehicle with a substantial defect after 4 repair attempts for the same defect or 30 cumulative business days out of service. Under this statute, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney fees when the consumer prevails, no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Easy Lemon represents Indiana drivers at every stage.

How your Indiana claim gets built

Our lemon law work is directed by Steven P. Nassi, Esq., Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C. An Indiana claim gets built on two things: the Indiana lemon law statute, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which applies in all fifty states. Send the repair orders and the purchase or lease paperwork, and we can tell you which of the two fits your vehicle.

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Warning Signs

Is Your Car a Lemon?

Your car may be a lemon if it keeps going back to the dealer or the mechanic for the same problem. Under Indiana law, the defect must make the car unsafe, unreliable or worth much less. The manufacturer or dealer must also have failed to fix it after several tries.

The same noise, shaking or warning light keeps coming back.

The dealer has worked on it multiple times and the problem is still there.

Your Rights

Understanding Indiana's Lemon Law

Indiana's Lemon Law is found at Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24 and sets the rules for defective new vehicles in the state.

Statute

Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24, Indiana Motor Vehicle Protection Act

Eligible Vehicles

New & leased vehicles within Indiana's eligibility period

Repair Threshold

4 repair attempts OR 30+ days out of service

Remedies

Full refund, replacement, or cash settlement

Attorney Fees

Manufacturer can be ordered to pay attorney fees

Arbitration

Varies by state, we review what applies to your case

All within Indiana's eligibility period (Within 2 years following the date the buyer first reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent, or an authorized dealer). Indiana law entitles you to a full refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement. No attorney fees unless we recover for you, in qualifying claims the manufacturer pays attorney fees.

The Process

How Indiana's Lemon Law Process Works

Document Your Repairs

Ask for a repair order every time you visit an Indiana dealer, even if the technician finds nothing. Under Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24, these papers prove your repair attempts. Keep every receipt and work order.

Contact Easy Lemon

Send us your records. We check your repair history against Indiana's statute and tell you if your car qualifies as a lemon. The consultation is free, with no obligation.

We File Your Claim

We prepare the claim and handle the paperwork. This includes any notice to the manufacturer that Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24 requires.

Manufacturer Response

If Indiana law gives the manufacturer a final repair attempt, it gets one. If the defect remains, Indiana law entitles you to relief. Most claims then move toward settlement.

Get Compensated

You receive a refund, a replacement vehicle or a cash settlement. No attorney fees unless we recover for you.

Our Edge

Why Choose Us for Lemon Law?

Past Results

We've recovered over $30 million for our clients by securing refunds, cash settlements, and replacements.

Client-Centered Approach

We receive positive feedback from clients we have represented.

Fee-Shift Representation

Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24 lets a consumer who prevails recover attorney fees. No fee unless we recover compensation.

Focused Results

We know the stress defective vehicles bring, so we simplify the process for you.

At Easy Lemon, your success is our mission. Let us simplify the process and get you the justice you deserve.

Actual Settlements

Indiana Lemon Law Results

These are actual settlements obtained by the firm, shown because we do not yet have enough resolved matters in Indiana to report state-level figures. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome; every case is different. See our recent settlements page for more.

$140,242

2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt

Florida

Buyback settlement

$120,514

2024 Bmw X6

Florida

Defect: a recurring defect

$119,218

2025 Bmw 750E

Florida

Defect: electrical/ technology

$111,200

2025 Bmw X5

Florida

Defect: brake/ steering/ suspension

$110,122

2023 Gmc Hummer Ev

Texas

Defect: electrical/ technology

$103,592

2024 Mercedes Benz Truck Glc300

Result

Defect: electrical/ technology

Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result. Each case is unique and depends on its specific facts and applicable law.

What You're Entitled To

What The Manufacturer May Owe You

Refund

You get your purchase price back, including taxes and fees, minus any use deduction Indiana law allows.

Cash Settlement

You receive a payment for the unresolved defect and keep your car.

Vehicle Replacement

You get a comparable new vehicle in place of the defective one, at no extra cost.

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Legal Team

Florida Managing Partner

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What Our Clients Say

About the Indiana Lemon Law

Answers anchored to Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24, the statute that governs lemon law claims in Indiana.

Does Indiana have a lemon law? +

Yes. The Indiana Motor Vehicle Protection Act, Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24, covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Indiana and used mainly for personal, family, or household purposes, and the same rules apply from Indianapolis to Gary. It covers vehicles with a declared gross vehicle weight under 10,000 lbs.

What are the Indiana lemon law requirements? +

Four repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative business days out of service, and the defect has to substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the car. A transmission that still shudders after the fourth trip to the dealer can qualify. A small paint flaw usually won't. Indiana's term of protection runs 18 months or 18,000 miles from delivery.

Is the 30 day lemon law in Indiana 30 calendar days? +

No, Indiana counts business days. The statute says 30 cumulative business days out of service, and days from different defects add up. A car that has been at the dealer for 30 days on the calendar may not have reached the count yet, and it helps to keep every repair order with its in and out dates.

Does the Indiana lemon law cover used cars? +

Usually not. The act is written for new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Indiana, so a used car is harder to bring under it, whether it came from a dealer lot or a private party. But a used car can still have a claim under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act if the defect showed up while the manufacturer's written warranty was active, and the UCC implied warranties covered further down this page can reach used vehicles sold by merchants.

How long do I have to file a lemon law claim in Indiana? +

Two years, counted from the date you first reported the defect to the manufacturer, its agent, or an authorized dealer. Indiana's term of protection, 18 months or 18,000 miles, runs from delivery, while this filing clock starts with that first report. The first repair order that mentions the problem usually shows the date.

Do I have to send the manufacturer written notice in Indiana? +

Only if the manufacturer's paperwork says so. Indiana requires written notice to the manufacturer where the manufacturer disclosed that requirement in the warranty or the owner's manual, so the warranty booklet is the first thing we read. When notice is needed, we write it and send it for you.

What can I get if my car is a lemon in Indiana? +

A replacement vehicle or a full refund, minus a reasonable offset for your use of the car. Our client bought a 2025 GMC Yukon in Indiana in August 2025. The engine light and a reduced engine power light came on, and it went into the dealer on September 29, 2025. The repair order was still open with no cause or correction written on it. The client told us the dealer was going to replace the engine but had given no date. It had 1,223 miles on it at the time of the claim. We brought the claim under the Indiana lemon law, and it ended in an $86,294 buyback. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Who pays the attorney fees in an Indiana lemon law case? +

In Indiana, a consumer who wins may recover attorney fees from the manufacturer. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)) is a second fee route when a written warranty is breached. We take Indiana cases on contingency, so nothing is paid upfront and there's no attorney's fee unless we recover for you, and the Yukon owner paid $0 out of pocket. When a manufacturer settles or loses, we ask it to pay our fees on top of your recovery. Our fee agreement is one page, and we go over it on the first call.

How long does a lemon law case take in Indiana? +

Some claims settle within weeks and others take months, especially when the manufacturer asks for its own inspection. Most of the Indiana cases we handle settle at the written-demand stage without a lawsuit. If the manufacturer has a state-certified arbitration program that's available, Indiana makes you finish it first, and that program has its own schedule.

Do I need to visit an office to file an Indiana lemon law claim? +

No. Our offices are in Manhasset NY, Newark NJ, Miami FL and Dallas TX, and we handle Indiana claims by phone, email and e-signature. You upload every repair order, including the ones where the technician found nothing, the purchase or lease contract, the warranty booklet, your emails and texts with the dealer, and receipts for towing, rentals and hotel stays, since those costs are often recoverable. After that you get one assigned attorney with a direct line and a copy of every letter we send.

Is Easy Lemon a real law firm? +

Yes. Easy Lemon is a consumer brand of RockPoint Law P.C. Easy Lemon was founded in 2024. The firm has represented 1,500+ clients and recovered $30M+ for them, and its attorneys have 25+ years of combined experience. Ron Kaniuk, our Florida managing partner, has practiced consumer protection law since 1997. Client reviews and published case studies are on easylemon.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a lemon law claim in Indiana? +

It starts with a call to 855-435-3666 or the free case review form on easylemon.com, and then we ask for your repair orders. We compare them with the Indiana statute. If they meet it, the manufacturer gets a written demand and we negotiate. If written notice or a state-certified arbitration program has to come first, we handle that step too, and most of the work is done remotely. A Connecticut client sent us four repair orders for a 2025 Audi Q5 bought new in Wallingford with 32 miles on it. The fuel filler cap was replaced and kept popping off. The same Audi service action was done twice. Then a remote software update left the check engine light on, and in the end the car was towed in after it lost power. Its first repair visit came at 8,008 miles, and the four visits kept it out of service for 34 days over four months. Audi bought it back for $43,451.81.

Do days in the shop count as much as repair visits? +

Yes. In Indiana, 30 cumulative business days out of service can qualify a car even without four repair attempts. A 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron bought in Texas shows how fast the days pile up. Its rear electric motor leaked coolant into the motor housing, and the dealer replaced the whole rear motor. Then the cruise control stopped working and the rear light bar went dark, and the turn signals started acting up too. Technicians replaced several electronic modules, and those failed again. It made three repair visits and spent 166 days out of service, and Audi bought it back.

What if the dealer says they can't duplicate the problem? +

Take the repair order anyway, and ask for one every time. A South Florida couple took their Kia Telluride back four times for a noise from the rear, and no technician could find the cause. Those four repair orders still counted. By the time they called us the Telluride had been out of service for more than 40 days, and Kia bought it back. In Indiana an intermittent defect can qualify too when it substantially impairs the car, and we prove those with repair records, your own account and sometimes a technical expert. It helps to write down the date, the mileage and what the car did each time the problem shows up.

Does the Indiana lemon law cover leased cars? +

Yes. The act covers new motor vehicles leased in Indiana as well as purchased ones, as long as they're used mainly for personal, family, or household purposes. One lease we handled was in another state, a 2025 Toyota Tundra leased in North Dakota on April 22, 2025 with 4 miles on it. Within weeks the check engine light and a parking brake warning came on. At about 1,900 miles the dealer found a cylinder 6 misfire and replaced the spark plug, and the misfire came right back. Toyota then recommended replacing the short block. The truck spent 135 days in the shop and was bought back for $53,364.14. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Can I still file if my warranty has expired? +

Sometimes, yes. What matters is the date on the first repair order for the defect, since Indiana's two years to file run from the first report to the manufacturer, its agent, or an authorized dealer. A defect reported while the warranty was active can still support a claim after the coverage ends. Notice rules and a separate statute of limitation can also apply, and waiting too long can cost you your rights.

What if my car doesn't meet the Indiana repair count? +

Then we look at other laws. A breach of warranty claim, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Indiana's unfair trade practices and consumer protection laws can each reach a defect that falls short of four attempts or 30 business days.

What is a cash settlement, and do I give the car back? +

No, with a cash settlement you keep the car and the manufacturer pays you for the defect. A buyback works the other way. The car goes back, as it did with our client's 2025 GMC Yukon in Indiana, where the buyback also resolved the client's obligation on the vehicle. Which remedy we go after depends on Indiana law, the facts, your choice and the negotiations.

How much is an Indiana lemon law case worth? +

We can't predict a number. In a buyback you get the purchase price back, plus certain fees, minus a reasonable usage allowance for the miles you drove, and the final figure depends on the purchase price, the mileage, the repair history, and whether the case settles or goes to litigation. The firm-wide results shown on this page run from $103,592 to $140,242, and they come mostly from Florida and Texas, because we don't yet have enough resolved Indiana matters to report state figures. They are past results and do not predict yours.

What if my case is not successful? Are there hidden fees? +

Then you owe us no attorney's fee, and there are no hidden ones. We pay the case costs up front, filing fees and expert fees included. Your written fee agreement sets out which costs, if any, you may be responsible for. When claims fail, it's usually because the defect was first reported after the Indiana deadline or because the repair orders never mention it.

Do you take cases against every manufacturer? +

We take cases against major manufacturers, domestic and foreign, and our published results include Tesla, Audi, GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota and Jeep. Our published Indiana matter involves a GMC Yukon. A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in New York had 15 miles on it at delivery and then began losing brake pressure. It went back to Tesla service five times, 19 days out of service in all, and Tesla tried to fix the brakes four times before the truck was bought back. When a manufacturer won't cooperate, our lawyers negotiate first and go to court if they have to.

Is there a lemon law attorney in Indianapolis? +

We handle Indianapolis claims by phone, email and e-signature, so there's no office to visit. Indianapolis is in Marion County, and Indiana's judicial directory lists both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court there, though most of our cases settle before a lawsuit is filed.

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Arbitration Board

Indiana Lemon Law Arbitration

Indiana sends some owners to arbitration before they can sue. If the manufacturer has a state-certified program and it is available, you have to complete it first, and we check which program applies to your car. Our lemon law FAQ has the general steps.

Two things come before any arbitration filing. The repair history has to reach Indiana's count, four attempts at the same defect or 30 cumulative business days in the shop. And if the manufacturer put a written notice requirement in the warranty or the owner's manual, that letter has to go to the manufacturer first. We write it. We also prepare the arbitration filing. The program then runs on its own calendar, and when the decision comes it is often binding on the manufacturer, though you can usually still take the case to civil court afterwards. Appeal deadlines vary, so it helps to send us the decision the day it arrives. And if arbitration doesn't settle things, either side can file a civil suit under the statute.

State vs Federal

Indiana Lemon Law vs Federal Magnuson-Moss

Most Indiana cases benefit from invoking both laws. Indiana's lemon law stops at new motor vehicles purchased or leased in the state, and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2301) goes wherever a product was sold with a written warranty, and that is why used cars often qualify under it. Indiana counts repairs, four attempts for the same defect or 30 cumulative business days out of service. But the federal act just asks for a "reasonable number" of attempts, and what's reasonable depends on the facts of the car. Indiana's protection runs 18 months or 18,000 miles from delivery. The federal time limit goes by how long the express warranty lasts, so a defect outside the Indiana lemon law period can still be covered if the warranty is still running. Indiana may send you to a state-certified manufacturer program first, while federal law requires arbitration before suit only if the written warranty makes you use a program that meets FTC rules, and a Magnuson-Moss case can go to state or federal court. Fees work under both, since a consumer who prevails can recover attorney fees under Indiana's law and also under 15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(2).

We review every case under both laws and use the stronger one.

Practitioner Answers

Indiana Lemon Law: Statute-Cited Answers

These answers come from Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24 and from the federal and commercial laws that sit next to it.

How do lemon law attorneys check the buyback offset?

The manufacturer gets to take something off the refund for the miles you drove, and Indiana calls it a reasonable offset for your use of the car. It's often figured as the miles driven divided by a useful-life number, usually 100,000 to 120,000 miles, times the purchase price, and a smaller divisor means a bigger deduction, so we check the manufacturer's math before anything is signed. Attorney fees are separate from the buyback. Indiana lets a consumer who prevails recover them from the manufacturer.

Which Indiana court would have my case if arbitration fails?

Usually a court in the county where you live or where the car was sold. Indiana's judicial directory lists both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court for Marion County (Indianapolis), Allen County (Fort Wayne), St. Joseph County (South Bend and Mishawaka), Hamilton County (Carmel and Fishers) and Lake County (Gary), and also for Tippecanoe County (Lafayette), Vigo County (Terre Haute), Howard County (Kokomo), Elkhart County, Porter County (Portage) and Floyd County (New Albany). Delaware County, where Muncie is, is listed with the Delaware County Circuit Court, numbered #1 through #5. A Magnuson-Moss claim can also go to Federal District Court (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(1)) when damages exceed $50,000 or party diversity permits. In the end, which court hears a case depends on its facts, the warranty issues and the law it's brought under.

What does the statute count as a defect?

One that substantially impairs the use, market value or safety of the vehicle, which Indiana calls a nonconformity. Engine stalling and misfires, transmission shudder or failure, electrical faults that leave warning lights on, brake and steering problems and driver-assistance systems that brake or drift on their own are the ones we see most, along with warning lights that come back after a repair and recall repairs that did not fix the problem. Scratches and small paint flaws usually don't qualify.

A client of ours in South Carolina bought a new 2022 Jeep Wrangler at Piedmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Anderson on July 11, 2022. Three days later it was already pulling right, with vibration at highway speed, and it had 186 miles on it. It went back to the dealer. Later the front end started shaking over bumps, the "death wobble", and by 28,280 miles it shook badly at 70 mph. There were four repair attempts, one of them a recall repair, and the wobble never went away.

Which other laws cover a car the lemon law misses?

One is the UCC, part of Indiana's commercial code. Its implied warranties come with sales of goods by merchants, used vehicles included, and merchantability under UCC §2-314 is a lower bar than the lemon law's substantial impairment. UCC §2-315 is about fitness for a particular purpose, and it matters if you relied on the seller's advice for a specific use like towing.

Statewide Coverage

Serving Drivers Across All of Indiana

Easy Lemon represents Indiana consumers from Indianapolis to Gary. We handle Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24 cases remotely, regardless of city or county.

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Reviewed by Steven P. Nassi, Esq. · Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C. · Last updated August 6, 2026 Sources: Indiana Statutes, Ind. Code §24-5-13-1 to §24-5-13-24, Indiana Attorney General, FTC Magnuson-Moss, NHTSA Recall Lookup, FTC Lemon Law Guide, Cornell Law, 15 USC Ch. 50, State Attorneys General (USA.gov). ATTORNEY ADVERTISING under Indiana professional rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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