Wyoming Lemon Law rules at a glance
The Wyoming Lemon Law (Motor Vehicle Express Warranties) is Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101.
| Rule | What Wyoming law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101 | Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101 |
| Vehicles covered | Self-propelled vehicles under 10,000 lbs unladen weight, sold or registered in Wyoming | |
| Not covered | Vehicles moved solely by human power; Vehicles of 10,000 lbs unladen weight or more | |
| Protection window | 1 year from original delivery | Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101(b), (d) |
| More Than Three Repairs Test | The same defect was repaired more than 3 times and continues; the manufacturer must have prior direct written notice and a chance to cure | § 40-17-101(d)(i), (h) |
| 30 Business Days Test | Out of service for repair a cumulative total of 30 business days, after written notice (business days) | § 40-17-101(d)(ii), (h) |
| Written notice | The presumption applies only after the manufacturer receives prior direct written notification from you or on your behalf and a reasonable opportunity to cure the defect. | Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101(h) |
| Dispute program first? | If the manufacturer has an informal dispute procedure complying with federal law and regulation, you must exhaust it before the refund or replacement remedy applies (§ 40-17-101(f)). | |
| Deadline | Wyoming’s lemon law section does not set its own filing deadline. Other time limits still apply, so act promptly and ask a Wyoming attorney | Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101 |
| Usage deduction | Wyoming deducts the use directly attributable to you before your first report and while the vehicle was not out of service for repair. The statute sets no mileage formula (§ 40-17-101(a)(iii)). |
More than three repairs or 30 business days in Wyoming
Wyoming presumes a reasonable number of attempts, after direct written notice and a reasonable chance to cure, when within 1 year of the original delivery:
More Than Three Repairs Test
The same defect was repaired more than 3 times and continues; the manufacturer must have prior direct written notice and a chance to cure.
§ 40-17-101(d)(i), (h)30 Business Days Test
Out of service for repair a cumulative total of 30 business days, after written notice.
§ 40-17-101(d)(ii), (h)The defect must substantially impair the vehicle’s use and fair market value. The time periods are extended for delays caused by war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, fire, flood or natural disaster.
Notice to the manufacturer in Wyoming
The presumption applies only after the manufacturer receives prior direct written notification from you or on your behalf and a reasonable opportunity to cure the defect.
In Wyoming the presumption applies only after direct written notice to the manufacturer and a chance to cure.
Dispute program first. If the manufacturer has an informal dispute procedure complying with federal law and regulation, you must exhaust it before the refund or replacement remedy applies (§ 40-17-101(f)).
Repairs reported within the first year must still be made even after that year ends (§ 40-17-101(b)).
Is there a Wyoming lemon law deadline?
Wyoming’s lemon law section does not set its own filing deadline. Other time limits still apply, so act promptly and ask a Wyoming attorney (Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101).
| Event | Date | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle delivered | Mar 15, 2025 | The protection window starts |
| Protection window ends | March 15, 2026 | Repairs after this date do not count toward the tests |
| Filing deadline | Not set in the section | Wyoming’s lemon law section does not set its own filing deadline. Other time limits still apply, so act promptly and ask a Wyoming attorney |
How to file a Wyoming lemon law claim
- Report each defect within 1 year of deliveryTo the manufacturer, its agent or dealer.
- Send direct written notice to the manufacturerIt must have a reasonable chance to cure.
- Keep every repair orderThey prove more than 3 repairs or 30 business days.
- Use the manufacturer’s dispute procedure if it has oneRequired before the refund or replacement remedy.
- Go to court if neededA consumer can recover reasonable attorney fees from the manufacturer.
Refund, replacement and the Wyoming deduction for use
| Remedy | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Replacement | A new or comparable vehicle of the same type and similarly equipped. |
| Refund | The full purchase price including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for use. |
Wyoming deducts the use directly attributable to you before your first report and while the vehicle was not out of service for repair. The statute sets no mileage formula (§ 40-17-101(a)(iii)).
Wyoming’s remedies in plain terms
| Remedy | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Replacement | A new or comparable vehicle of the same type and similarly equipped |
| Refund | The full purchase price with all collateral charges, paid to you and any lienholder, less a reasonable allowance for use |
| Allowance for use | Use before your first report and while the car was not in the shop; no fixed formula |
| Attorney fees | Recoverable from the manufacturer in a civil action |
Second owners in Wyoming
A person to whom the vehicle is transferred during the express warranty is a consumer. The section covers new motor vehicles under the express warranty.
A person to whom the vehicle is transferred during the express warranty, or anyone entitled by the warranty to enforce it, is a consumer; the repairs must still fall in the first year after original delivery.
To test your own dates and repair visits, run your Wyoming repair dates through the checker.
Wyoming Lemon Law FAQs
What qualifies as a lemon in Wyoming?
A new vehicle with a defect that substantially impairs its use and fair market value, continuing after more than 3 repairs or 30 business days out of service within 1 year of delivery, after direct written notice.
How long do I have to file a lemon law claim in Wyoming?
The section does not set its own deadline, but other time limits apply. Act promptly and ask a Wyoming attorney.
Do I have to notify the manufacturer in Wyoming?
Yes. The presumption needs prior direct written notice to the manufacturer and a reasonable chance to cure.
What vehicles does the Wyoming lemon law cover?
Every self-propelled vehicle under 10,000 lbs unladen weight sold or registered in Wyoming, except vehicles moved only by human power.
Can I recover attorney fees in Wyoming?
Yes. A consumer injured by a violation can recover reasonable attorney fees from the manufacturer.
Sources
Checked on October 13, 2026. We re-verify Wyoming rules when the legislature, the courts or the agency change them. Read how we check every rule in our editorial policy.