The Illinois Lemon Law

Illinois Lemon Law Summary

The following is a brief explanation of most relevant provisions of the Illinois lemon law. The complete text of the lemon law can be found at 815 Ill. Comp. Stat. Sec. 380/1-8. 

The Illinois lemon law covers the following new motor vehicles: 

  1. Passenger cars; 
  2. Motor vehicles with a vehicle weight of under 8,000 pounds that are designed for carrying more than 10 persons or used for living quarters, for pulling or carrying freight, cargo or implements of husbandry; 
  3. A vehicle purchased or leased by a fire department or fire protection district; and 
  4. Specified recreational vehicles. 


Does not cover used vehicles. 

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