Ohio’s Lemon Law protects individuals who buy or lease vehicles that come with major defects which remain unresolved under the manufacturer's warranty.
If the manufacturer can’t fix the issue, they must either replace the vehicle, offer a repurchase, or provide a cash settlement, potentially with penalties up to three times the original amount.
Your Rights Under Ohio Lemon Law.
Ohio Lemon Law gives new vehicle owners the right to compensation when their car continues to have issues despite multiple repair attempts. If you’ve tried to fix the same issue more than once and it keeps coming back, you may qualify for:
- Repurchase: A full refund including taxes, fees, and registration costs.
- Replacement: A new vehicle of similar value and features.
- Cash Settlement: Compensation for diminished value or time lost due to repairs.
In many cases, the manufacturer is also required to pay your legal fees if you win.
What Vehicles Are Covered by Ohio Lemon Law?
Ohio Lemon Law applies to:
- New and certified pre-owned vehicles under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Used vehicles sold with remaining factory warranties.
- Vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and certain business vehicles (under 10,000 lbs).
Exclusions include minor defects and issues caused by misuse or unauthorized modifications.
How to Qualify for Ohio Lemon Law?
To qualify for Ohio Lemon Law, the defect must:
- Be substantial, affecting the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- Be reported within the first year after delivery or the first 18,000 miles, whichever comes first (Ohio Rev. Code § 1345.72).
- Remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Ohio presumes that standard is met if, within that same period, the same defect was repaired three or more times, the vehicle was out of service for 30 or more cumulative days, there were eight or more repair attempts for any defect, or there was one attempt to repair a defect likely to cause death or serious injury (§ 1345.73).
- A lawsuit must be filed within five years of the vehicle’s original delivery date (§ 1345.75).
Types of Defects Covered by Ohio Lemon Law
Ohio Lemon Law covers defects that interfere with the vehicle’s operation or safety, including:
- Engine failure
- Squealing brakes
- Coolant leaks
- Window leaks
- Electrical failure
- Transmission issues
These defects must persist after a reasonable number of repair attempts and be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Lemon Law for Used Cars in Ohio
Ohio Lemon Law applies to used vehicles under certain conditions:
- The defect must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- It must affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or use.
- The defect must remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
If your used car meets these conditions, you may have a valid claim.
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