Ohio

What IS THE OHIO LEMON LAW?

The Ohio Lemon Law specifically protects consumers of defective motor vehicles that have warrantable defects that “substantially” impair your use, value, or safety; and have been subjected to an “unreasonable” number of repair attempts, and that the problem was reported within a specified time period after the original in service date.


In Ohio, the Lemon Law specifically covers vehicles with a defect or nonconformity that “substantially” impairs a consumer’s use, value, or safety. This issue must be reported within the first year or 18,000 miles from the original in service date, and must have been subjected to an “unreasonable” number of repair attempts. It is presumed unreasonable if, during this Lemon Law period, the vehicle was out of service at least 30 days, was subjected to three or more repair attempts for the same problem or eight or more total repair visits; or that there was an issue that was likely to cause death or serious bodily injury and the issue continues after even one repair attempt.


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Does this mean used cars are precluded?

No! If the vehicle was purchased within the statutory period and had problems, it may still qualify for Lemon Law protection. Or, if the vehicle was purchased with a balance of a manufacturer’s warranty but was outside the Lemon Law period, you may still have a claim under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act for damages if it was subjected to repeated problems!

What Defects Are Covered by the Lemon Law?

ANY DEFECT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT TO YOUR USE, VALUE, OR SAFETY.

However, the strongest cases are vehicles that have problems with their:

  • Engines / Check Engine Lights
  • Transmission Issues
  • Electrical Problems
  • Safety Restraint System Malfunctions (Seatbelt or Airbag)
  • Steering Problems
  • Suspension Defects

You still may have rights to compensation if you have:

Even if your problem is not listed above, and you may not consider the problem “substantial” under the previously mentioned Magnuson Moss Warranty Act:


  • Infotainment/Entertainment System Issues
  • Bluetooth Problems
  • Water Leaks
  • Sunroof Malfunctions

Free Lemon Law Representation

The Ohio Lemon Law and consumer statutes have “fee shifting” provisions that REQUIRE manufacturers to pay attorney’s fees. This means that you PAY NOTHING for our experienced Lemon Law representation, and we only receive a fee as a part of a settlement if you win!


Having handled THOUSANDS of Lemon Law claims, including taking these to Jury Trials when necessary, Mr. Jeffries is very experienced in the handling of these matters. He will fight for

every penny for what you have been through, and again, it is all AT NO OUT OF POCKET COST TO YOU.


Please call us TODAY for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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8500 Station Street, Suite 245 • Mentor, OH 44060


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