Are leased cars covered by state “lemon” laws?
A. Yes, in most states, whether you buy or lease, you are protected as a consumer from getting stuck with a car that’s a dud. However, Consumer Reports identifies the following states as having lemon laws for purchased cars, but none for leased cars: Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and W. Virginia. Check with your state Attorney General’s office of Consumer Affairs to be sure and to check for more specific information. Also check LemonLawClaims.com on the web.
