Cleveland Lemon Law Attorney

Ohio’s Lemon Law: What Cleveland Consumers Need to Know

Ohio’s Lemon Law (Ohio Revised Code 1345.71-1345.78) protects consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles that develop serious defects within the first year or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. If a manufacturer or dealer cannot fix a substantial defect after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you may be entitled to a full refund or replacement vehicle.

What Qualifies Under Ohio Law?

• The vehicle must have been purchased or leased new in Ohio
• The defect must substantially impair the vehicle’s use, value, or safety
• The manufacturer must have had 3+ unsuccessful repair attempts for the same defect, OR
• The vehicle must have been out of service for 30+ cumulative days within the coverage period

Cleveland-Specific Recovery Options

Under Ohio’s Lemon Law, Cleveland consumers can pursue:

• Full purchase price refund (minus a reasonable use allowance)
• A comparable replacement vehicle
• Reimbursement for repair costs, rental cars, and other expenses
• Attorney fees paid by the manufacturer (you pay nothing out of pocket)

Why Cleveland Consumers Choose Kahn & Associates

Our Beachwood headquarters is minutes from downtown Cleveland. Craig A. Kahn, Esq. argued the landmark Royster v. Toyota case before the Ohio Supreme Court in 2001, establishing stronger lemon law protections for every Ohio consumer. With over $65 million recovered for 13,000+ clients since 1996, we have the track record Cleveland drivers trust.