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Missouri: lemon law rules

How many repair attempts or days in the shop make a new car a lemon in your state, and how long the protection lasts.

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Repair attempts or days out of service4 attempts or 30 business days
Coverage periodWarranty or 1 year, whichever first

These tests create a presumption that a new car is a lemon; most states require written notice to the manufacturer and some require arbitration first. Remedies are usually a refund or replacement.

General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Exceptions can apply. Confirm with the state agency, the court or a licensed professional in Missouri.

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How we checked this

Tests come from a national lemon law firm's 50-state table, corrected against the Florida and Texas statutes. Two states missing from that table are marked for review. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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