Ohio Lemon Law
Ohio Lemon Law
The Ohio Lemon Law is geared more for consumers, yet still a bit stiff. The number of repair attempts required for a car to qualify as a lemon under the Ohio Lemon Law is low, particularly for serious defects. However, the definition of what vehicles are covered is narrow - these favor the manufacturer.
Ohio Lemon Law Summary
Vehicles Covered:
- New passenger cars, noncommercial trucks (with less than one-ton load capacity)
- Includes motorcycles, and the non-livable sections of motor homes
- Excludes commercial vehicles
- Excludes recreational vehicles
What constitutes a “lemon” under the Ohio Lemon Law?
- Three attempts to repair a defect
- One attempt to repair a serious safety defect
- 30 calendar days out of service
The Ohio Lemon Law is valid for the following:
- 18,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes sooner
What to do if you suspect you have a lemon in Ohio:
- Immediately draft a letter to the manufacturer of your automobile informing them of the defects you are experiencing. That notification letter must be sent via certified mail
- Ensure that you save ALL documentation related to your automobile repairs
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