Does Ohio’s Lemon Law cover used cars?

Yes, if the used vehicle was purchased within a year of its original delivery date and had less than 18,000 miles at the time of purchase.

Q: Does Ohio's Lemon Law cover used cars in Cincinnati?

A: Yes, if the used vehicle was purchased within a year of its original delivery date and had less than 18,000 miles at the time of purchase.

Q: What if the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act applies instead?

A: This federal law can apply to a used vehicle of any age sold with a warranty, extended warranty, or service contract, regardless of whether Ohio's Lemon Law applies — our Cincinnati-area attorneys evaluate both.

Q: I bought my car from a Kentucky dealership but live in Cincinnati — does Ohio's Lemon Law apply?

A: It depends on where the sale legally took place. Our Cincinnati-area attorneys review the purchase agreement and circumstances to determine which state's law governs your claim.

Lemon Law Attorney in Cincinnati, OH

If you bought or leased a new (or qualifying used) vehicle in Cincinnati that's been back to the shop again and again for the same problem, Ohio's Lemon Law (R.C. 1345.71 et seq.) may entitle you to a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase price. The law applies where a manufacturer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair the vehicle but failed after three or more attempts; where the vehicle has been in the shop a combined 30 or more days during its first 18,000 miles or first year; where the manufacturer failed after eight or more attempts to repair various different issues; or where the manufacturer failed after even one attempt to repair a defect capable of causing death or serious injury.

Cincinnati's position along the Ohio River and its tri-state proximity to Kentucky and Indiana means some vehicle purchases here involve out-of-state dealers. Campbell Perry Law evaluates whether Ohio's Lemon Law, a neighboring state's law, or the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act applies to your specific Cincinnati-area purchase, and appears in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas when litigation is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Ohio's Lemon Law cover used cars in Cincinnati?
A: Yes, if the used vehicle was purchased within a year of its original delivery date and had less than 18,000 miles at the time of purchase.
Q: What if the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act applies instead?
A: This federal law can apply to a used vehicle of any age sold with a warranty, extended warranty, or service contract, regardless of whether Ohio's Lemon Law applies — our Cincinnati-area attorneys evaluate both.
Q: I bought my car from a Kentucky dealership but live in Cincinnati — does Ohio's Lemon Law apply?
A: It depends on where the sale legally took place. Our Cincinnati-area attorneys review the purchase agreement and circumstances to determine which state's law governs your claim.