State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026
Verified against the statute / official state publicationOhio Rev. Code §§1345.72–1345.75
| Presumption window | Defects must be reported within 1 year / 18,000 miles. |
|---|---|
| Same defect | 3+ repair attempts |
| Safety defect | 1+ attempt(s) — A defect likely to cause death or serious injury: just 1 attempt. Ohio also has a prong most states lack: 8 or more attempts at ANY nonconformities. |
| Any nonconformities | 8+ total attempts |
| Days out of service | 30+ calendar days |
The presumption is the set of numbers that shifts the burden to the manufacturer. A claim can exist outside the presumption — it is a shortcut, not the whole road. Read why.
Ohio authorizes NO mileage deduction. The refund is the full purchase price. Any calculator that subtracts a per-mile amount in Ohio invented it.
No statutory notice letter gates the Ohio presumption; written notice to the manufacturer is still the record that wins cases.
Dispute route: No mandatory state program. The Ohio Attorney General publishes lemon law guidance and takes complaints.
Attorney's fees: Ohio provides attorney's fees — and treble damages are possible in an action under §1345.75.
An Ohio lemon law action must be brought within 5 years of original delivery.
| New vehicles | Covered |
|---|---|
| Leased vehicles | Covered |
| Used vehicles | Covered in defined situations — see notes |
| Motorcycles | Covered |
| RV / motor home | Covered — chassis / powertrain only |
Your repair-log tracker, the Ohio notice letter, the buyback worksheet on Ohio's formula, and your deadline calendar.
Checked October 23, 2026. Laws change; if your claim is close to a line, verify the current statute or ask a lawyer in Ohio. This page is information, not legal advice.