How much time do I have to file a Lemon Law or Breach of Warranty claim?
Under Ohio’s Lemon Law, you must report a substantial defect or condition within the first 12 months and 18,000 miles of vehicle use, or the vehicle must have been out of service for 30 days or more during that time. Subsequent repair attempts can occur after the first 12 months or 18,000 miles. However, a Breach of Warranty can occur at almost any time, depending on the circumstances. Most of the time the defect only has to be reported within the warranty period to make a claim for Breach of Warranty (that is, within the original manufacturer’s warranty or within the time/mileage period of an extended Warranty). Under Ohio’s Lemon Laws, you must file your claim within four years after the third repair attempt or within five years after the date of purchase.
