Delaware Lemon Law: Your Rights

Last reviewed: June 28, 2026

Delaware's lemon law covers new automobiles. If a substantial defect under the manufacturer's express warranty cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must either replace the vehicle with a comparable new one or repurchase it and refund the full purchase price, including credits and allowances for a trade-in.

Delaware lemon law at a glance

What these rules mean for you

If your vehicle has a substantial defect that the manufacturer cannot fix after the repair attempts above, or it has been out of service for the listed time, you may have a lemon law claim. The remedy is usually a refund (a buyback) or a replacement vehicle. The details turn on your documentation, so keep every repair order from the first visit on. See what to document for a defect or lemon law claim.

A recall is not required for a claim, and recall repair attempts can count toward your total. For the full picture, read the pillar guide, recall vs. lemon law, and learn how many repair attempts before lemon law applies and how a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement compares.

Official Delaware sources

Verify the current rules with these authoritative sources:

• Delaware Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Unit
• Delaware Code Title 6, Chapter 50 (Automobile Warranties)