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Ohio Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Ohio Lemon Law

Ohio’s Lemon Law protects consumers who buy defective new vehicles by entitling them to a refund or replacement.

New Vehicles

Passenger cars, motorcycles, and other noncommercial motor vehicles designed to carry no more than a 1-ton load and used exclusively for personal driving.

🚨Not Covered

  • Used Vehicles

If Your Car is Defective , You Have Rights.

“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.

Joseph Novel, Esq.

founding attorney

Learn how Ohio's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Ohio’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a nonconformity that:
  • Substantially Impairs Use, Value, or Safety

    A defect or condition that significantly affects the vehicle's operation, market value, or safety.​

Examples of Defects:
  • Engine Problems

    Stalling, misfires, loss of power.

  • Brake Malfunctions

    Inconsistent braking, total brake failure.

  • Electrical Issues

    Power steering loss, infotainment system failures.

  • Transmission Defects

    Jerky shifting, slipping gears.

  • Overheating Problems

    Persistent cooling system failures.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

  • Within 12 Months from Delivery or 18,000 Miles

    Whichever occurs first, starting from the date of original delivery.

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs:The manufacturer or dealer must repair the defect after being notified by the consumer and within the warranty period.​
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or 12 months from the original delivery date:​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair three or more times without success. ​
    • The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days. ​
    • Eight or more attempts have been made to fix different problems. ​
    • One unsuccessful attempt has been made to fix a problem that could cause death or serious injury.

What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

Refund

Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.

Replacement

You’ll receive a new car of equal value.