The lemon law is designed to help customers who are experiencing repeated problems with their vehicles. The parameters by which this works varies from state to state but the end result is still the same since this entitles the customer to a full refund or a replacement vehicle.
For you to avail of the lemon law, the defect must be reported to the dealer or manufacturer within the first 2 years or has traveled 12,000 to 18,000 miles whichever comes first. The vehicle in question must only be for personal use.
Vehicles covered by the law are usually brand new while some states allow leased and used vehicles as long as they are registered there. In the state of California, this also includes boats, motorcycles and motor homes.
But nobody can write to a manufacturer and claim their car is a lemon without due process. Did you give the manufacturer time to repair the vehicle? This usually means giving the manufacturer at least 2 chances to fix the vehicle.
If the defects are still there, did you give the manufacturer a written notice of its last chance to repair it? When you send this, make sure to send this by certified mail and request for a return...