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Bookmark or Share- Odometer Fraud - NHTSAConsumers are provided with information on odometer laws and odometer disclosure requirements if they suspect fraudulent odometer tampering. Consumers are strongly advised to consult a private attorney to determine their legal rights and remedies in the matter.
- INFORMATION ABOUT ODOMETER FRAUD - NHTSAWHAT IS ODOMETER FRAUD? Odometer fraud is the disconnection, resetting or alteration of a motor vehicle’s odometer with the intent to change the number of miles indicated. DID YOU KNOW? Odometer tampering continues to be a serious crime and consumer fraud issue. In 2002, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Odometer Fraud | 49 U.S. Code § 32703If you're convicted of illegally tampering with a vehicle's odometer, you could face significant civil penalties, criminal fines, and even prison time. What Does the Law Say? Title 49 U.S.C. 32703 makes it a federal crime to do any of the following acts:
- Odometer Rollback Is On The Rise - CARFAXHowever, most odometer tampering incidents involve tens of thousands of miles. That means the 7-year-old sedan showing 40,000 miles on the odometer might have 90,000 miles or more. Take this example: We compared a 2018 Ford F-150 with only 50,000 miles to one with 150,000 miles.
- Used Car Buyer Beware: Odometer Tampering Is on the RiseBuying a used car with a false odometer reading can cost you. Carfax estimates that “consumers lose an average of $4,000 in value” when the actual odometer reading is known.
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