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What Is the Texas Lemon Law?

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The Texas Lemon Law is a law that protects people who buy or lease new cars that keep breaking down or have serious issues, even after attempts to fix them under the manufacturer’s warranty. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles oversees this law, and it allows car owners to ask for a refund, a replacement, or a settlement if the car can’t be fixed.

Basically, if your Jeep has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer’s written warranty, your dealer or manufacturer gets a reasonable number of attempts to fix it. If they can’t fix it and the problem substantially impairs the vehicle’s use, value, or safety, then you may qualify for a lemon law claim. The law does not cover repossessed vehicles, non-travel trailers, boats, or farm equipment.
Also, a San Antonio resident who leases a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe that has persistent electrical failures and safety-related warnings could qualify for a lemon law complaint if the defect continues despite multiple repair attempts. This applies whether you live in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, or elsewhere in Texas. If your Jeep has been in the shop multiple times for the same issue, request a free case review to see if the Texas lemon law applies to your situation. In Minnesota, a reasonable number of repair attempts generally refers to two to four unsuccessful attempts, and one attempt for a complete failure of the braking or steering system. Consumers have three years from the date the defect is discovered to file a Lemon Law claim.

Common Jeep Problems Covered Under the Texas Lemon Law

While not every Jeep defect automatically qualifies you for a lemon law case, many serious issues do fall under the protections of Texas lemon law, which covers new motor vehicles that can’t be properly repaired. Some of the most common issues are listed below.

If your Jeep has ongoing safety or mechanical issues, a Texas Jeep lemon law attorney can review your repair history at no cost.

Our Easy 3-Step Process

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1. Free Consultation

Speak with our experienced attorneys to evaluate your case and determine eligibility. We’ll let you know if your car qualifies for a refund, replacement, or settlement.

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2. We Handle the Paperwork

From filing your claim to negotiating with manufacturers, we handle all the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to.

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3. Get Paid

Once your case is resolved, you’ll receive the compensation or replacement vehicle you’re entitled to under Lemon law.
Your Rights as a Texas Jeep Owner

Your Rights as a Texas Jeep Owner

Under the Texas Lemon Law, Jeep owners have the right to seek relief when a defective vehicle covered by the manufacturer’s written warranty cannot be properly repaired after a reasonable number of repair attempts. This state law, administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (Texas DMV), applies to new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Texas and protects consumers when a defect substantially impairs the vehicle’s use, market value, or safety, including situations involving a serious safety hazard or the same defect recurring despite multiple repairs.

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How to File a Lemon Law Claim

Jeep Models Covered Under Texas Lemon Law

The Texas lemon law applies to all major Jeep models when they meet qualifying conditions under the law:

These vehicles, like all new vehicles, are subject to lemon law protections if defects covered by the original factory warranty persist despite reasonable repair attempts.

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Why You Need a Texas Jeep Lemon Law Lawyer

Navigating the Texas lemon law can be tricky without the help of a seasoned lemon law attorney. Here’s why hiring a lawyer matters:
Experienced lemon law representation ensures you don’t miss Texas filing deadlines, technical requirements, or opportunities to maximize your recovery under state law.

What The Manufacturer May Owe You

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Full Refund

  • Get reimbursed for your entire vehicle purchase, including all costs and taxes.

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Cash Settlement

Receive a monetary payout for the unresolved issues with your car.

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Vehicle Replacement

Replace your defective vehicle with a new one at no additional expense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequent questions about the Texas Lemon Law and how it applies to consumers in the state.

A Jeep may qualify as a lemon vehicle under the Texas Lemon Law when a defect covered by the manufacturer’s written warranty substantially impairs vehicle use, market value, or safety and persists after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Also, if you pass the four-times test, you have taken the vehicle to a dealership for repairs four or more times for the same defect.

Yes, the Texas Lemon Law can cover a used vehicle if it is still protected by the manufacturer’s original warranty at the time the defect appears. Vehicles sold “as-is” or outside the warranty period generally do not qualify.

High mileage alone does not disqualify a claim if the defect occurred during the warranty period and the Jeep was still a new motor vehicle under state law when the problem began. The key factor is whether the defect was reported and repaired within the applicable warranty term.

Most Texas lemon law cases take several months, depending on repair history, manufacturer response, and whether the case proceeds through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or settlement. Claims that are well-documented with repair orders and written notice often resolve faster.

Yes, leased Jeeps are covered under the Texas Lemon Law, as long as they are new motor vehicles covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Lessees have the same right to file a lemon law complaint as purchasers.

A Lemon Law complaint must be filed within six months of the earliest of the following events: the last repair attempt, the expiration of the warranty, or the vehicle being out of service for 30 days. It is important to note that you pass the 30-day test if your vehicle has been out of service for repairs due to a defect for 30 or more days within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles.

date you first reported the defect.

Most lemon law claims are brought against the manufacturer, not the dealer, under the state law administered by the Texas DMV. However, dealerships may be liable under Texas Deceptive Trade Practices laws or for separate warranty claims or misrepresentation violations.

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