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The 60-second answer

The Oregon Lemon Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418) requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace a new motor vehicle with a substantial defect after 3 repair attempts for the same defect or 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for motor homes) out of service. Under this statute, the court may award reasonable attorney fees to a consumer who prevails, no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Easy Lemon represents Oregon drivers at every stage.

How your Oregon claim gets built

Our lemon law work is directed by Steven P. Nassi, Esq., Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C. An Oregon claim gets built on two things: the Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon's Lemon Law

Oregon's Lemon Law is found at Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418 and sets the rules for defective new vehicles in the state.

Statute

Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, Oregon Lemon Law

Eligible Vehicles

New & leased vehicles within Oregon's eligibility period

Repair Threshold

3 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 Oregon's eligibility period (Within 1 year after the earlier of 2 years or 24,000 miles from original delivery). Oregon law entitles you to a full refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement. No attorney fees unless we recover for you; the court may award reasonable attorney fees to a consumer who prevails.

The Process

How Oregon's Lemon Law Process Works

Document Your Repairs

Ask for a repair order every time you visit an Oregon dealer, even if the technician finds nothing. Under Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, 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 Oregon'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 Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418 requires.

Manufacturer Response

If Oregon law gives the manufacturer a final repair attempt, it gets one. If the defect remains, Oregon 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

Under Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, the court may award a prevailing consumer reasonable 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

Oregon Lemon Law Results

These are actual settlements obtained by the firm for clients in Oregon. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome; every case is different. See our recent settlements page for more.

$65,184

2024 Toyota Tundra 4Wd

Oregon

Defect: electrical/ technology

$54,965

2024 Ford F 150 Lightning

Oregon

Defect: a recurring defect

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 Oregon 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

Our lawyers are only permitted to practice law in the jurisdictions in which they are licensed or have been authorized to practice.

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What Our Clients Say

About the Oregon Lemon Law

Answers anchored to Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, the statute that governs lemon law claims in Oregon.

Does Oregon have a lemon law? +

Yes. Oregon's is Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, and it covers new motor vehicles bought or leased in Oregon for personal, family, or household use, whether you live in Portland or out in Bend. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act applies here too, as it does in every state, and under the Oregon law, when the defect stays after the repairs that count, the remedy is a replacement vehicle or a full refund minus a reasonable use offset.

Does the Oregon lemon law cover used cars? +

No, because the Oregon statute is about new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Oregon. A used car bought off a lot in Salem can still have a federal claim, though. Magnuson-Moss goes by the written warranty, and so if the defect showed up while the manufacturer's warranty was still active we'd look at that, and at the UCC implied warranty as well.

How many repair attempts make a car a lemon in Oregon? +

Three for the same defect. The other way to qualify is 30 days out of service (60 days for motor homes). Our client's 2023 Cadillac Escalade Platinum from Cadillac of Portland went back for warranty work eight times between 2023 and 2025. The radio module shorted out in early 2024 and again that fall, and the rear passenger seat got new cables and an actuator in 2023 and then needed a whole frame kit in May 2025. The last visit was an engine teardown that found the cylinder walls on the left bank scored and out of round, and that visit alone took 33 days, which brought the SUV to 101 days out of service from all those different problems added together.

What kind of defect qualifies under the Oregon lemon law? +

It has to substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the car and still be there after the repairs, and Oregon's statute calls that a nonconformity. With our client's BMW X5 it was a check engine light tied to the high-voltage charging system that came back after every visit, and a charging door that wouldn't open, so the X5 couldn't be used normally as an electric vehicle. From other Oregon drivers we hear about engines that stall or misfire, transmissions that shudder, brake and steering trouble and driver-assist systems that brake or drift on their own. A scratch or a paint flaw usually won't count.

How long do I have to file an Oregon lemon law claim? +

The Oregon filing deadline is 1 year after the earlier of 2 years or 24,000 miles from original delivery, and the delivery date on your contract is where that starts. If your warranty already ran out, the first repair order for the defect is the thing to look at. A defect reported while the warranty was active can still support a claim after the coverage ends, but notice rules and a separate statute of limitation can apply too, so waiting too long can cost you your rights.

Who pays the lawyer in an Oregon lemon law case? +

The manufacturer, if you win and the court awards fees. Oregon's statute lets the court award reasonable attorney fees to a consumer who prevails, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)) gives a second way to shift fees when a written warranty is breached. On the BMW X5 claim, BMW paid the legal fees as part of the settlement. We work on contingency, and so you don't pay anything upfront and there's no attorney's fee unless we recover for you.

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

The statute gives two remedies, a replacement vehicle or a full refund, and the refund comes minus a reasonable use offset for the miles you put on the car. Settlements don't always follow that. Sometimes the manufacturer pays cash and you keep the car, and the result depends on your repair history and on what the manufacturer says when the demand arrives.

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

It depends mostly on the manufacturer. The BMW X5 owner came to us in September 2025 with six repair orders. We sent a formal demand to BMW of North America, and the case settled on January 9, 2026. Most Oregon cases we handle settle at that written-demand stage without a lawsuit, though a claim can go on for months if the manufacturer wants to inspect the car first.

Will I need to go to court in Oregon? +

Probably not. Most of our Oregon cases are over before anyone files in court, though Oregon does make you use the manufacturer's dispute program first if it follows federal FTC rules and you were told about it.

Do I need to visit an office to file an Oregon claim? +

No. Our offices are in Manhasset NY, Newark NJ, Miami FL and Dallas TX, and whether you're in Medford or Gresham you upload the repair orders and the contract and sign electronically from wherever you are. We send the written demand from there, and if the case settles we prepare the settlement paperwork too. Nothing in the Oregon statute requires you to appear anywhere to open a claim.

How will I know my Oregon case is moving? +

You'll get a copy of every letter we send, and a note whenever the manufacturer answers. The first thing we do is check the repair orders against Oregon's thresholds. After that the written notice and our demand go out to the manufacturer, and if it won't settle we go on to the next formal step under Oregon law. Steven P. Nassi, the firm's managing partner, directs our Oregon work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an Oregon lemon law claim start? +

With a call to 855-435-3666 or the free case review form on easylemon.com, and then we ask for the repair orders. One Oregon client bought a new 2025 BMW X5 from BMW of Tigard on December 8, 2024, with 29 miles on it. The first visit started February 21, 2025, and lasted 18 days, because the check engine light was on and the charging door wouldn't open. The dealer replaced the charging socket. Then the light came back, and it kept coming back. On the fifth visit the dealer replaced the charging control unit, and on the sixth it replaced the climate control module. By the seventh visit, in September, the display had stopped working too, and that made 7 visits and more than 66 days in the shop, with about 9,300 miles on the SUV when the claim was made. We compare orders like these with the Oregon statute, then the manufacturer gets a formal claim and we negotiate.

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

You still want the repair order. 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 orders still counted, and by the time they called us the car had been out of service for more than 40 days and Kia bought it back. In Oregon an intermittent defect can qualify too when it substantially impairs the vehicle, and we prove it with repair records, your own account and sometimes technical experts.

Does the Oregon lemon law cover leased cars? +

Yes, a new vehicle leased in Oregon for personal, family, or household use is covered just like one you bought. A 2025 Toyota Tundra leased in North Dakota shows how a lease case can go. It had 4 miles on it when the lease started, and within weeks the check engine light and the parking brake warning came on. Then cylinder 6 started misfiring, and Toyota recommended replacing the short block. After 135 days in the shop the truck was bought back for $53,364.14.

What is a cash and keep settlement in Oregon? +

The manufacturer pays you for the defect and you keep the car. Our client with the 2023 Cadillac Escalade Platinum kept the SUV, and General Motors paid a $14,000 cash and keep settlement and also paid the attorney fees separately. A buyback goes the other way and the car goes back, like the 2025 Audi Q5 in Connecticut whose owner got a $43,451.81 buyback. Which one we push for depends on Oregon law, your repair history, what you want and how the negotiation goes. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

How much could my Oregon lemon law case be worth? +

We can't predict a figure, even after we see the file, because it depends on the purchase price, the mileage, the repair history and whether the case settles or goes to litigation. The two Oregon results listed above, a 2024 Toyota Tundra 4WD and a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, came to $65,184 and $54,965, and they are past results that don't predict yours.

How is the refund figured after the mileage offset? +

Oregon has its own formula. Many states take the miles driven, divide by a useful life of 100,000 to 120,000 miles and multiply by the price, but under the Oregon rule the offset is the price plus collateral charges, times the miles on the vehicle when the manufacturer replaces or buys it back, adjusted for miles driven while it was being repaired, divided by 120,000, or 90,000 for a motor home. Registration, taxes, finance charges, and towing or rental costs usually go into the refund, and attorney fees are separate from it. We check the manufacturer's math against that formula, since a smaller divisor means a bigger deduction.

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

We look at other routes. Breach of warranty claims, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Oregon's unfair trade practices and consumer protection laws can each reach a defect that falls short of three attempts or 30 days.

Do you take cases against every manufacturer? +

We take cases against major manufacturers, domestic and foreign brands alike, and our published results include Tesla, Audi, GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota and Jeep in several states, plus BMW and Cadillac in Oregon. A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in New York had 15 miles on it at delivery and then started losing brake pressure, and Tesla tried to fix the brakes four times before it bought the truck back. In Texas a 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron spent 166 days out of service over 3 visits. Its rear motor leaked coolant into the housing, and after the motor was replaced the cruise control, turn signals and rear light bar started failing. When a manufacturer won't cooperate, we negotiate first and litigate when we have to.

Do you handle Jeep lemon law cases? +

Yes. A 2022 Jeep Wrangler we handled in South Carolina pulled right with a vibration at 186 miles, three days after purchase. Later it developed the "death wobble", and by 28,280 miles the shaking at highway speed was severe. It had four repair attempts, one of them a recall repair, and the problem never went away before the case was resolved on confidential terms.

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

Then you owe us no attorney fees, and nothing is hidden, since we pay the case costs up front, including filing fees and expert fees. When Oregon claims fail it's usually because the defect was first reported after the deadline, or because the repair orders never mention it. Our fee agreement is one page, and we go over it with you on the first call.

Should I hire an Oregon lemon law attorney or handle it myself? +

That's your call, and self-representation is possible. The manufacturer will have its own lawyers, though, and because the Oregon statute lets the court award attorney fees to a consumer who prevails, the owner usually pays no attorney's fee out of pocket. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act has its own fee rule in 15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(2).

Is Easy Lemon legit? +

Easy Lemon is a consumer brand of RockPoint Law P.C. Easy Lemon was founded in 2024. Our attorneys have 25+ years of combined experience, we've represented 1,500+ clients in vehicle warranty disputes, and Ron Kaniuk, our Florida managing partner, started practicing law in 1997. An actual attorney handles your strategy and the negotiation, while support staff help with documents. Our published case studies, both Oregon matters included, are on the easylemon.com site.

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Arbitration Board

Oregon Lemon Law Arbitration

Oregon can require it. If the manufacturer runs a dispute program that follows federal FTC rules and has told you about it, you have to use that program before the Oregon remedies apply, and its decision binds the manufacturer but not you. Where there is no such program, a claim can go straight to court. We check which way makes sense for your car, and there's more in our lemon law FAQ.

Sometimes

Do I have to go to arbitration before I sue in Oregon?

Only if the manufacturer runs a program that follows federal FTC rules and told you about it. If you do use it, a manufacturer's program can only take your case after the repair history meets the Oregon threshold, and after any written notice the statute makes a prerequisite, and then the timing is up to that program.

If it fails

What happens to my defect claim if arbitration doesn't resolve it?

The decision binds the manufacturer but not you, so you can still file a civil suit if arbitration doesn't end it. The Oregon courts are listed further down, in the statute-cited answers.

State vs Federal

Oregon Lemon Law vs Federal Magnuson-Moss

We usually bring Oregon cases under both laws, because they don't cover the same ground. The Oregon statute, Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, is for new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Oregon, while the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2301) reaches any product sold with a written warranty, and that is why used cars often qualify under it. Oregon wants 3 repair attempts for the same defect or 30 days out of service. But the federal act just asks for a "reasonable number" of attempts, and what's reasonable depends on the facts. Oregon's period ends at 2 years or 24,000 miles from delivery, whichever is earlier, and the federal clock runs as long as the express warranty does, so a defect that shows up after the Oregon period can still be covered while that warranty lasts. Oregon makes you use the manufacturer's dispute program first only if it follows federal FTC rules and you were told about it, Magnuson-Moss does so only if the written warranty makes you use a program that meets FTC rules, and either claim can be filed in state or federal court.

Fees shift under both laws, the federal rule being 15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(2). The Escalade Platinum had 101 days in the shop when we cited both laws against General Motors, and GM paid the attorney fees separately under the federal act while our client kept the SUV.

Practitioner Answers

Oregon Lemon Law: Statute-Cited Answers

Oregon requires written notice to the manufacturer under Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, and it's one of the first things we do on a new file, drafting the letter, sending it and following up, with no upfront fee.

What should I send my Oregon lemon law attorney?

When the BMW X5 owner came to us we started from the repair orders, the buyer's order, the registration and BMW's warranty paperwork, and most files need about the same.

Every dealership repair order, including visits where the technician found nothing
The purchase or lease contract, which shows the delivery date
The manufacturer's warranty booklet
Emails, texts and letters with the dealer or manufacturer
Receipts for towing, rentals and lodging, since those costs are often recoverable

It helps to write down the date, the mileage and the symptom each time the problem shows up. You can also look up your VIN for recall notices at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where do Oregon lemon laws stop and the UCC implied warranty start?

Past the lemon law there's the UCC. Its implied warranties are part of Oregon's commercial code, and they cover sales of goods by merchants, used vehicles included. Merchantability under UCC §2-314 is a lower bar than the lemon law's substantial impairment, and UCC §2-315 covers fitness for a particular purpose if you relied on the seller's advice about a specific use, like towing.

A lemon law suit in Oregon usually goes to the circuit court for the county where you live or where the car was sold. Parts of Portland lie in three counties, so a Portland case could go to the Multnomah County Circuit Court (4th Judicial District), the Clackamas County Circuit Court (5th Judicial District) or the Washington County Circuit Court (20th Judicial District). Bend is in Deschutes County, whose circuit court is part of the 11th Judicial District. Keizer is in Marion County (3rd Judicial District), Oregon City is in Clackamas County and Newberg is in Yamhill County, part of the 25th Judicial District. A federal District Court is possible too under Magnuson-Moss (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(1)) if damages are over $50,000 or party diversity permits it. In the end, which court hears a case depends on its facts, the warranty issues involved and the law it is brought under.

Statewide Coverage

Serving Drivers Across All of Oregon

Easy Lemon represents Oregon consumers from Portland to Bend. We handle Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418 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: Oregon Statutes, Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.400 to §646A.418, Oregon 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 Oregon professional rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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