What Is The Lemon Law?

Ohio legislators passed one of the most comprehensive Lemon Law in the nation in 1987. It requires automakers to repair defects that affect the use, value, or safety of a new motor vehicle within the first 12 months or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first). If you are having problems with your NEW purchased or leased vehicle, you should immediately take it to an authorized dealer for repair.

The automaker or dealer must be given a reasonable opportunity to fix the problem, and if the problem is not corrected, you might be eligible for a refund or replacement. You are covered by this law even if the problem was discovered late in the protection period and the repair attempts extend beyond one year or 18,000 miles. Failure to comply with Ohio`s Lemon Law is a violation of Ohio`s Consumer Sales Practices Act.

Other Ohio Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the same defect and the warranty period. Vehicles Covered Repair … More
Q: What Is A Lemon?
A: A lemon is a motor vehicle that has a problem or problems, covered by the warranty, that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of that vehicle. If you have … More
Q: Has The Manufacturer Had A Reasonable Opportunity To Repair The Vehicle?
A: If you can answer yes to any of the following four questions. the manufacturer is presumed to have had a reasonable opportunity to repair your vehicle under Ohio law. … More
Q: Will The Manufacturer Refund The Full Purchase Price Of The Vehicle?
A: Once it is clear that your vehicle has not been fixed, the automaker must, at your option, give you a new vehicle or refund the full purchase price. That price … More
Q: What Is Arbitration?
A: Arbitration allows a neutral third party to make a decision about your case based on the merits of the claim. The Attorney General`s Office has rules for approval of … More
Q: Should I Take My Case To Court?
A: If the automaker does not have an arbitration program approved by the Attorney General, or if you are unhappy with the outcome of the arbitration, you may want to take … More
Q: What Are The Responsibilities Of The Manufacturer And The Dealer?
A: Manufacturers and dealers are required to provide more information to consumers than ever before. Manufacturers must provide this written statement to every new car … More
Q: Is There Protection For Used Car Buyers?
A: If you are looking at buying a used car, keep in mind that Ohio`s Lemon Law does not apply to motor vehicles more than one year old or driven more than 18,000 miles. … More
Q: Do I Have The Same Protection As A New Car Buyer?
A: A returned lemon buyer is NOT entitled to the same legal protection as a new car buyer. You are provided only with the fair warning notice and warranty protection … More
Q: How Can I Protect Myself?
A: If you buy a new vehicle, please take the following precautions just in case it turns out to be a lemon. It will cost you nothing if you do. It could cost you … More

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