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The Hawaii lemon law covers new cars, trucks and vans, along with used vehicles still under manufacturer's warranty. The law also applies to leased vehicles and demonstrators. Motorcycles, mopeds, motorcycles and vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight are exempt from coverage.
To qualify as a lemon "," under Hawaii law, a vehicle must meet all the following conditions:
• A nonconformity that is covered by manufacturer's warranty that substantially the effects of vehicle use, safety, or the market value.
• The non-conformity is natural and not the result of abuse, unauthorized modification, or negligence.
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• The manufacturer has been notified by mail of the nonconformity during the warranty period. (Not required if the manufacturer has not provided a written list of the rights of lemon Hawaii at the time of purchase.)
• The manufacturer or their authorized representatives are allowed to try to redress the lack of conformity during the warranty period.
• The State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP) was notified within a year after the end of the Hawaii Lemon Law Rights.
Eligibility: 3 attempts to repair success or 1 unsuccessful repair attempt of defects that could cause death or serious bodily injury, or 30 days out of service in the near two years or 24,000 miles.
Attempted resolutions: Written notice + opportunity to repair to the manufacturer. State arbitration mechanism available execution. Hawaii Lemon Law specifically applies to leased vehicles.
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