Connecticut lemon law and warranty dispute resources
Status: Official page read; key points summarized. Last checked 2026-10-17.
What the official page says
Source: Lemon Law program (Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection) (read 2026-10-17). This is a summary of that page, not the statute. Exact tests, exclusions and deadlines are on the official page and in the statute, and may have changed.
- The page says the Lemon Law covers vehicles registered as passenger, combination or motorcycle that are bought or leased new in Connecticut.
- The page says it helps owners of defective vehicles at or under 2 years old with a mileage of 24,000 or less, and offers an online eligibility tool.
- The application-instructions page (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/knowledge-base/articles/lemon-law/how-to-apply-for-ct-lemon-law-program, dated Oct 8, 2026) says DCP is only accepting online Lemon Law applications through eLicense.ct.gov.
- The pre-hearing settlement page says a manufacturer's written settlement offer must state all amounts, costs and a fixed compliance date and be reviewed by DCP before signing.
Numbers the page states
| Item | As stated on the official page |
|---|---|
| Age/miles | At or under 2 years old or 24,000 miles or less (per the page) |
| How to apply | Online only, through eLicense.ct.gov |
Counting rules differ (calendar days vs. business days, what counts as a repair attempt). Use the repair log tool to organize dates, then confirm how your state counts.
Industry arbitration program summary (not a government source)
BBB National Programs, which runs the BBB AUTO LINE dispute program, publishes a state summary: BBB AUTO LINE: Connecticut lemon law summary (link checked 2026-10-17). It is published by an industry-linked program, so treat it as a starting point and confirm against the state's own page or statute.
What to do first
- Keep every repair order and receipt. See the records checklist.
- Write down dates and mileage for each repair visit with the repair log tool (nothing is saved or sent).
- Read the federal warranty basics and arbitration pages.
- Consider speaking with a licensed attorney in your state about deadlines. Many have free consultations, but we do not recommend any specific one.