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Oregon Vehicle Emissions Testing & Lemon Law Guide

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Oregon Emissions Testing

⚠ Emissions Testing Required
FrequencyEvery 2 years
Cost$25
Where RequiredPortland metro and Medford/Ashland areas only

Emissions testing required every 2 years in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington counties (Portland) and Jackson County (Medford/Ashland).

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Oregon Lemon Law

Threshold4 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service within 1 year or 12,000 miles
RemedyRefund or replacement
CoversNew vehicles under manufacturer warranty
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oregon

Does Oregon require vehicle emissions testing?
Emissions testing required every 2 years in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington counties (Portland) and Jackson County (Medford/Ashland).
How much does emissions testing cost in Oregon?
Emissions testing in Oregon costs $25. Testing is required in: Portland metro and Medford/Ashland areas only.
What is the Oregon lemon law?
The Oregon lemon law protects consumers who purchase a defective new vehicle. A manufacturer must repurchase or replace the vehicle if it cannot be repaired after 4 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service within 1 year or 12,000 miles. The remedy is: Refund or replacement.
How do I file a lemon law claim in Oregon?
To file a lemon law claim in Oregon: (1) Document every repair attempt with dates, descriptions, and repair orders. (2) Track every day your vehicle was out of service. (3) Send a written demand to the manufacturer. (4) If unresolved, contact the Oregon Attorney General's Consumer Protection office or consult a lemon law attorney. Most states require manufacturers to respond within 40 days.
Is a used car covered by the Oregon lemon law?
Most state lemon laws, including Oregon's, primarily cover new vehicles under the original manufacturer's warranty. Used car protections vary — some states have separate used car lemon laws. If you purchased a used vehicle with an active manufacturer's warranty, you may still have some protection. Consult the Oregon Attorney General's office for specifics.

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