Denver, Colorado: By the Numbers
The "Mile High City" is the most populous metropolitan in Colorado. Home to the Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets, Avalance, and many prominent businesses, the streets of Denver are constantly bustling. More people equals more cars on the road - which makes the risk of defective vehicles even greater.
Population of Denver Metro
3+ Million
Cars Registered in Denver
571K+
Size of Denver Metro
8,403 Square Miles
What is the Lemon Law in Denver, Colorado?
Colorado's lemon law was enacted to protect consumers if they unknowingly purchased a vehicle with manufacturer defects. If something feels off with your car and the dealership cannot successfully perform warranty repairs, you may be entitled to a complete buyback or replacement vehicle.
Under Colorado's lemon law, your defective vehicle must meet the following qualifications:
- The manufacturer-certified repair facility has made a reasonable number of attempts to fix the warranty-covered defect (at least 3 visits) - of which were unsuccessful.
- The vehicle has been out of service for warranty-covered repairs for 24 business days.
Colorado lemon law applies to new vehicles purchased or leased within the state.
The defect MUST be reported to the dealer or manufacturer while the warranty is valid.
The defect must substantially impair the vehicle's functionality, safety, or value.
The manufacturer-certified repair facility must be given a reasonable number of attempts to fix the defect.
The repair attempts must take place within the two years of owning the vehicle - or before 24,000 miles accrue on the odometer.
Consumers have six months to file a lemon law claim after the expiration of the warranty - or within two years or before 24,000 miles accrue on the odometer after the purchase date.
How Does a Car Qualify as a Lemon in Denver, Colorado?
For your vehicle be to deemed a lemon in Denver, CO, it needs to check the following boxes:
The defect was reported to the manufacturer within the terms of the original warranty.
The vehicle was purchased in the state of Colorado.
The vehicle is used primarily for personal, family, or small business purposes.
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Colorado Lemon Law Requirements
The defect MUST be officially reported to the manufacturer within two years of the purchase date or before 24,000 miles accrue on the odometer - while covered under the warranty.
The manufacturer's certified repair technicians must be given at least 3 visits attempts to fix the defects - or the vehicle is out of service for 24 business days.
The defect must substantially impair the vehicle's safety, functionality, or value.
Are Used Cars Covered under Colorado Lemon Law?
Unfortunately, no. Colorado's lemon law only applies to vehicles purchased new. In some cases, a used vehicle may be covered under other protections specified in the Magnuson Moss Consumer Warranty Act - which offers some protections for defective used cars under warranty.
Breach of Warranty
Denver lemon law provides an opportunity for you to hold manufacturers accountable for mistakes in the factory. If the manufacturer is not providing a rightful solution after selling a defective vehicle, you may use this law to sue them for a fair settlement.
To prove a breach of warranty in Colorado, you need to show the following:
The manufacturer promised the vehicle would function as intended.
You reasonably expected the vehicle to perform as such.
The manufacturer did not provide a warranty on the new vehicle.
The manufacturer violated the terms of the warranty, which resulted in expected costs and damages.
You notified the manufacturer of the issue within the terms of the warranty.
You must show clear documentation of ALL relevant evidence to prove a breach of warranty occurred.
Exception to Colorado Lemon Law
Your vehicle may not qualify for lemon law benefits in these situations:
The vehicle is used/pre-owned.
The defect was due to driver abuse, neglect, or modification.
The vehicle is a motorcycle or motorhome.
The defect does not significantly impair the vehicle's safety, functionality, or value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Denver Lemon Law Cases
Most Denver lemon law cases stem from substantial defects to the vehicle's mechanical components, including (but not limited to):
Engine failures
Electrical defects
Brake issues
Alignment problems
Rattling and shuddering that causes problems controlling the car
Transmission issues
Turbo problems
Each case is unique, and consumers need to hold onto all repair records to pursue a lemon law claim.
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Lemon Car Buyback & Refund Calculator
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