What is a Lemon Under Ohio Lemon Law?

Ohio Lemon Law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks, and motorcycles that are purchased or leased in Ohio. The motorized portions of RVs are also covered, as are used cars that are purchased within one year or 18,000 miles of delivery to the original owner. In order to be considered a "lemon," the vehicle must meet the following requirements:

• Does not conform to the manufacturer's express warranty
• Has substantial defects affecting the use, safety or value of the vehicle
• Has manufacturer's defects that occurred during the first year from the delivery date or the first 18,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first)
• Has been taken in once for a problem that could cause serious injury or death; three times for the same problem; eight times for different problems; or has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 calendar days
• The manufacturer has been notified in writing of the defect within one year from the delivery date or the first 18,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first)
• You have participated in the manufacturer's informal arbitration program, if one exists