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Oregon – Statute §646.315

Vehicles Covered:

Passenger motor vehicles as defined in the statute, sold in state, including leased vehicles and motorcycles.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers or lessees, transferees during express warranty period, or any person entitled to enforce the warranty where vehicle used normally for personal, family, or household purposes.

Period Covered:

Whichever is earlier: one year from date of delivery or first 12,000 miles.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – notify the consumer of the informal settlement procedure; (b) Consumer – written notice to the manufacturer from or on behalf of the consumer: opportunity to cure.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the same nonconformity has been subjected to four or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle, or is the result of abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modifications or alterations.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a new vehicle, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Taxes, fees, and collateral charges, excluding interest; refunds to the consumer and lien holder.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies. Treble damages attorney fees and costs.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure established by the manufacturer provided that it complies with 16 C.F.R. 703.

Dealer Liability:

None

Resale of Lemon: