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Michigan Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Michigan Lemon Law

Michigan’s Lemon Law protects consumers who buy defective vehicles. It allows for a refund or replacement if the vehicle doesn’t meet quality and performance standards.

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New Vehicles

Passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and vans purchased or leased in Michigan, or by Michigan residents, that are covered by a manufacturer’s express warranty at the time of purchase or lease.

🚨Not Covered

  • Used Vehicles
  • Motor Homes, Buses, Motorcycles, and Off-Road Vehicles
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If Your Car is Defective, You Have Rights.

“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.
Josep Novel, Esq. — Founding Lemon Law Attorneys
The Lemon Reps — Lemon Law Attorneys Beverly Hills

Joseph Novel, Esq.

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Learn how Michigan's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

  • ✔ Consumers: The purchaser or lessee (other than for purposes of resale) of a new motor vehicle for personal, family, or household use. ​
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⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Michigan’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a defect or condition that:
  • Substantially Impairs Use, Value, or Safety

    A defect or condition that significantly affects the vehicle's operation, market value, or safety.​

Examples of Defects:
  • Engine Problems

    Stalling, misfires, loss of power.

  • Brake Malfunctions

    Inconsistent braking, total brake failure.

  • Electrical Issues

    Power steering loss, infotainment system failures.

  • Transmission Defects

    Jerky shifting, slipping gears.

  • Overheating Problems

    Persistent cooling system failures.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

  • Manufacturer's Express Warranty Term or 1 Year from Delivery

    Whichever occurs first, starting from the date of original delivery. ​

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs:The manufacturer or dealer must repair the defect after being notified by the consumer within the warranty or 1 year from delivery, whichever comes first.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within 2 years from the date of the first repair attempt:
    • The same defect has been subject to repair 4 or more times without success.​
    • The vehicle is out of service for repair for a cumulative total of 30 or more days due to defects. ​

What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

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Refund

Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.

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Replacement

You’ll receive a new car of equal value.

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