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Ohio has a very consumer friendly set of Lemon Laws, that are stronger than most states. The number
of repair attempts required for a car to qualify as a lemon is low, particularly for serious defects. However, the
definition of what vehicles are covered is narrow - these favor the manufacturer.
Ohio Lemon Law Rating: 4 (somewhat positive - slightly favors the consumer)
Vehicles Covered:
- New passenger cars, noncommercial trucks (with less than one-ton load capacity)
- Includes motorcycles, and the non-livable sections of motor homes
- Excludes commercial vehicles
- Excludes recreational vehicles
What constitutes a "lemon":
- Three attempts to repair a defect
- One attempt to repair a serious safety defect
- 30 calendar days out of service
Valid for:
- 18,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes sooner
What to do if you suspect you have a lemon in Ohio:
- Immediately draft a letter to the manufacturer of your automobile
informing them of the defects you are experiencing. That notification letter must be sent via certified mail
- Ensure that you save ALL documentation related to your automobile
repairs
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