Lemon-law claims generally come down to the same things: repair attempts, days out of service, and whether you're still inside the eligibility window. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Eligibility window | 1 year following original delivery, or the first 18,000 miles of operation, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 3 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days |
| Citation | Ohio Rev. Code Sections 1345.71 through 1345.78 |
Source: Ohio Rev. Code Sections 1345.71 through 1345.78
Ohio's lemon law requires a manufacturer to repair a nonconforming new motor vehicle when the consumer reports the problem during the first year after delivery or 18,000 miles, whichever is earlier. The presumption of a reasonable number of repair attempts is uniquely three-pronged: substantially the same nonconformity has been subject to repair three or more times and continues to exist; OR the vehicle has been out of service for repairs for a cumulative 30 or more calendar days; OR there have been eight or more repair attempts for ANY nonconformity that substantially impairs use and value. If the manufacturer cannot conform the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the consumer may choose replacement or a full refund including finance charges and incidental damages, less a reasonable use offset. A vehicle returned for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury may not be resold, leased, or operated in Ohio. A prevailing consumer is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
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