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How the lemon law works across the states, answered from the laws' own text. For the rules where you live, start with your state's guide.
- Lemon law for used carsSome used cars covered in 34 states · 17 states new cars only
- Lemon law for leased carsLeases covered in 39 states · 2 say no · 10 do not say
- How lemon law works6 steps · from the first repair order to a buyback
- Lemon law buybackBuyback · replacement · cash and keep · the title brand
- The federal lemon law: Magnuson-MossMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act · 15 U.S.C. 2301 to 2312
- Repair attempts and days in the shop, by state30 states: 4 repairs · 21 states: 3 · 43 states: 30 days
- Lemon law time limits by stateProtection 12 to 36 months · time limits for 38 states
- Lemon law arbitration18 states run a program · 40-day decisions · not binding on you
- Lemon law demand letterFree template · what to attach · where to send it
- How to find a lemon law lawyerWhat it costs · where to look · what to ask
- Lemon law questions and answers16 questions, answered in a few lines
By problem
- Transmission problems14,399 complaints to NHTSA
- Engine problems19,821 complaints to NHTSA
- Electrical problems23,699 complaints to NHTSA
- Brake problems9,099 complaints to NHTSA
- EV battery and fuel system problems6,514 complaints to NHTSA
- Steering problems6,150 complaints to NHTSA
- Automatic emergency braking problems11,464 complaints to NHTSA
- Airbag problems1,202 complaints to NHTSA
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Question 2 of 12
Your state: Ohio
What model year is it?
Who pays the lawyer? In Ohio, an owner who wins can make the maker pay the lawyer.* * So most lemon law lawyers ask nothing up front. Some charge costs, or a share of a settlement: ask before you sign. You never pay us. More