Lemon Law Attorneys · Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha, WI
Lemon Law Attorneys

Pursue a Refund, Replacement Car, or Cash Settlement
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How your Wisconsin claim gets built

Our lemon law work is directed by Steven P. Nassi, Esq., Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C. A Wisconsin claim gets built on two things: the Wisconsin 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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We have handled 3,000+ cases.^‡ No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.

Wisconsin Lemon Law Thresholds

✓ 4 repair attempts for the same defect
✓ 30 cumulative calendar days out of service
✓ Filing deadline: Within 3 years from the date of first delivery to the original consumer

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Waukesha Lemon Law

Waukesha Lemon Law Basics

In Waukesha, as anywhere else in Wisconsin, a lemon law claim is brought under Wis. Stat. §218.0171. The statute covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Wisconsin for purposes other than resale (includes motor homes), but being covered is only the start. The car also has to reach one of the repair limits in the box above, with the defect still unrepaired and the deadline not yet passed. If it does, you may have a claim. Our Wisconsin Lemon Law Attorneys page goes through the statute text, the filing deadlines and used cars in more detail.

Broken down lemon car in Waukesha, Wisconsin — Lemon Law Attorney

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Step by Step

How a Waukesha Lemon Law Claim Works

This is what happens after you call us from Waukesha.

Document Your Repairs

Keep every repair order from your Waukesha dealership, even the short ones. WI lemon law needs written proof of each repair attempt, and those papers are the proof.

Free Case Evaluation

We read your repair history against the Wisconsin statute and tell you whether the car qualifies. The review costs nothing, and there are no attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

We File the Claim

We write and send the paperwork, including any written notice to the manufacturer that WI law requires. We deal with the manufacturer for you.

You Get Compensated

The case ends with a refund, a replacement vehicle or a cash settlement. There are no attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

Wisconsin Settlements

Easy Lemon Cases Resolved in Wisconsin

These are Wisconsin matters the firm handled, not cases from Waukesha specifically. Every case is different; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Vehicle

2025 Kia K5 GT

Resolution

Vehicle Buyback

3 repair visits | 54 days out of service

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*Results vary. Prior outcomes do not predict future success. Amounts shown are actual case resolutions. Easy Lemon® by Rockpoint Law P.C.

Wis. Stat. §218.0171

Is Your Waukesha Car a Lemon? Wisconsin's 3-Step Test

Does the Defect Substantially Impair Use, Value, or Safety?

Under Wisconsin law, the defect has to substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety. This defect came up in one of Easy Lemon's own Wisconsin cases:

⚠️2025 Kia K5 GT: Recurring transmission judder and stuttering between gears

Have You Met the Repair Attempt Threshold?

In Wisconsin the test is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service, as long as the claim is brought within the deadline in step 3. Count the visits on your repair orders to see where you stand.

Did It Happen Within the Rights Period?

In Wisconsin the deadline is 3 years from the date of first delivery to the original consumer. We check it against the delivery date on your contract and the dates on your repair orders.

If you are not sure about your dates, call us. The consultation is free. 📞 (855) 435-3666

If you are past the deadline, call us anyway. We may still be able to help.

Waukesha County

Court and Venue in Waukesha

Waukesha is in Waukesha County. Waukesha County's general civil trial court is the Waukesha County Circuit Court. Which court hears a particular case still depends on its facts, the warranty issues involved and the law it is brought under.

The Wisconsin lemon law is Wis. Stat. §218.0171. If a state-certified dispute program is available, the consumer must use it before suing.

The repair test in the statute is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar days with the vehicle out of service. The statutory remedy is a replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). Under the statute, a consumer who prevails can recover attorney fees from the manufacturer.

Sources: Wisconsin Court System, circuit courts; Wisconsin Court System, circuit courts; U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 place-by-county file. Court names checked September 26, 2026.

NHTSA Recalls

Recent Recalls for Makes in Our Wisconsin Cases

NHTSA recall records are national, not filed by state. These are the newest recalls for the makes (Kia) that appear in the Wisconsin matters the firm has resolved.

Kia America, Inc. · Aug 21, 2026

Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208

Component: AIR BAGS. NHTSA campaign 26V545000 (manufacturer SC379).

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Kia America, Inc. · Jul 2, 2026

Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NHTSA campaign 26V431000 (manufacturer SC375).

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Kia America, Inc. · Jul 2, 2026

Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors

Component: SEATS. NHTSA campaign 26V430000 (manufacturer SC374).

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Full list, updated from NHTSA: easylemon.com/recalls. A recall alone is not a lemon law claim; unrepaired defects after reasonable attempts are.

What the Statute Says

Wisconsin Lemon Law: The Rules That Decide a Waukesha Claim

We covered the repair test, the arbitration rule and the deadline in the Court and Venue section above. Below are other Wisconsin rules that can matter to a Waukesha claim.

Notable provisions of Wisconsin Lemon Law

Wisconsin has a generous 3-year filing window, one of the longest in the nation. Also covers motor homes. Written notice to manufacturer required.

Your Team

Meet Your Legal Team

Steven Nassi, Esq., Founder & Managing Partner

Founded Easy Lemon on the principle that consumers deserve aggressive, expert representation at no upfront cost. B.A. from SUNY Binghamton with distinction, J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Supervising Editor, Cardozo Law Review. Published in Law360, Lexology, and Risk Management Magazine.

Service Area

Serving Waukesha & Surrounding Wisconsin Communities

📍 Waukesha Neighborhoods

We take cases from Cutler Park, College Avenue area, Meadowbrook and Northview.

🏖️ Waukesha County

Nearby: Brookfield, Pewaukee, New Berlin, Delafield and Mukwonago.

Your Rights Under WI Law

What The Manufacturer Owes You

Under Wisconsin law the remedy is replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). A qualifying WI case from Waukesha usually closes in one of these three ways.

Refund

The car goes back to the manufacturer, which returns what you paid, with the taxes, registration fees and finance charges, less a reasonable use offset.

Replacement Vehicle

The manufacturer swaps your car for a comparable new one and pays for the exchange.

Cash Settlement

You hold on to the car and are paid for the value the defect cost you. This one is not in the statute. It is negotiated.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers below are based on Wisconsin law and on the paperwork Waukesha drivers usually send us.

PROCESS & TIMELINE

Most of the Wisconsin cases we handle settle at the written-demand stage, without a lawsuit. How long that takes depends on your repair history and on the manufacturer. The Wisconsin filing deadline is within 3 years from the date of first delivery to the original consumer.

Bring the repair orders from your Waukesha dealer, your purchase or lease contract and your warranty booklet. Of the three, the repair orders carry the case. Each one shows the date, the mileage and what the service department did or did not fix. If a few are missing, ask the service desk for copies.

ELIGIBILITY

It may. Under Wis. Stat. §218.0171, your Waukesha car can qualify if a defect covered by the warranty is still there after 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. The statute covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Wisconsin for purposes other than resale (includes motor homes).

We handle any warranty defect that substantially impairs the car's use, value or safety and that the dealer could not fix. The defects we see most often are engine stalling and misfires, transmission shudder or failure, electrical faults, brake and steering problems, and driver-assist systems that brake or drift on their own. Wisconsin has a generous 3-year filing window, one of the longest in the nation.

REMEDIES

Wis. Stat. §218.0171 provides for replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). Which one you get depends on your repair history and on what the manufacturer offers.

ATTORNEY & TRUST

Nothing upfront, and no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. In Wisconsin, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney's fees when the consumer wins. In most successful Wisconsin claims, the manufacturer pays our fee. Repair orders are free from the dealer. We pay the filing costs while the case is open. To start, send us the repair orders for a free case review.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

Easy Lemon has handled 3,000+ lemon law cases^‡.

“Working with Easy Lemon could not have been easier, I honestly wish I knew about them when I’ve had trouble with a car several years ago. Communication with them was always quick, clear, and they made sure I understood everything/next steps. They were able to get me my best case scenario outcome!”

Guya Gold

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“Easy Lemon made filling a claim super easy! Communication was excellent. When I needed to communicate additional information, or ask questions, they were quick to respond. Very professional. After the first offer was made, they were able to negotiate a better offer! I highly recommend to use them!”

Greg Lampton

Google review

“I honestly didn't think I had a case. My Subaru's engine consumed a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. Dealer said it was 'within spec.' Did that three times. I just figured I'd live with it.
My brother-in-law, a mechanic, said 'that's not normal for a modern engine. Call someone.' So I did. I spoke to Steven Nassi at Easy Lemon.
He explained that excessive oil consumption is a known defect in certain Subaru engines. He'd handled similar cases. He said, 'They tell you it's normal because they don't want to replace the short block.' He already knew the internal service bulletins.
His team filed the claim. Subaru settled with a cash payment that covered my oil expenses and then some. I was genuinely surprised it worked.
Why different? Steven saw a pattern I didn't know existed. They don't just take cases; they know manufacturer secrets.”