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Ohio - Code §1345.71

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Vehicles Covered:

Passenger cars, non-commercial vehicles and parts of motor homes not used for living; Excludes manufactured homes or recreational vehicles.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers and transferees who lease automobiles during express warranty period, or any persons entitled to enforce the warranty.

Period Covered:

Whichever is first: one year from date of original delivery or 18,000 miles.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer - provide specific, separate notice at the time of purchase of right to replacement or compensation for nonconforming vehicle; (b) Consumer - notify the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the substantially same nonconformity has been subjected to three or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days; there have been eight or more attempts to repair the nonconformity, or there has been at least one attempt to repair a condition likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if vehicle is driven.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modification or alteration.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a comparable vehicle, or refund the full purchase price (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges (defined); finance charges and incidental charges. Refund to the consumer and lien holder.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies. A violation is an unfair and deceptive act: If a civil suit is filed, attorney fees.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure established by the Attorney General.

Dealer Liability:

None.

Resale of Lemon:

Full disclosure required. 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty required on resale; If the vehicle is returned under any state law for a nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, it may not be sold in state.

Disclaimer: Please note that statutes may have been amended since the book was originally published in 2005.
Please consult your Secretary of State or local DMV office for the most recent and up to date statutes for the California Lemon Law.