LemonLawVerdict

State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026

Arizona lemon law

Verified against the statute / official state publicationA.R.S. §§44-1261–44-1267

The short version

  • The filing deadline is short and unforgiving: 6 months after the earlier clock ends.
  • Written notice + cure chance is part of the presumption, not paperwork for later.
  • No published deduction formula — anyone quoting you an exact Arizona offset made it up.

Run your repair log for Arizona

The presumption — Arizona's numbers

Presumption windowThe window is the shorter of the warranty term or 2 years / 24,000 miles.
Same defect4+ repair attempts
Days out of service30+ calendar days

The presumption is the set of numbers that shifts the burden to the manufacturer. A claim can exist outside the presumption — it is a shortcut, not the whole road. Read why.

The buyback — Arizona's formula

Arizona allows a 'reasonable allowance' for use with no published formula — negotiated or decided case by case. This checker refuses to invent the number.

Notice and procedure

Prior direct written notice to the manufacturer and an opportunity to cure are elements of the Arizona presumption. If the manufacturer maintains a Part 703 program, you must use it first.

Dispute route: A 16 CFR Part 703 program, where the manufacturer maintains one, must be used before suit.

Attorney's fees: Arizona provides attorney's fees to a prevailing consumer.

Your deadline

Suit must be filed within 6 months after the earlier of the warranty expiring or 2 years / 24,000 miles.

Who and what is covered

New vehiclesCovered
Leased vehiclesCovered
Used vehiclesCovered in defined situations — see notes
MotorcyclesCovered
RV / motor homeCovered — chassis / powertrain only

Included in the $39 Lemon Verdict Pack

Your repair-log tracker, the Arizona notice letter, the buyback worksheet on Arizona's formula, and your deadline calendar.

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Sources

Checked October 23, 2026. Laws change; if your claim is close to a line, verify the current statute or ask a lawyer in Arizona. This page is information, not legal advice.