Michigan Lemon Law — Requirements, Remedies & How to File
Michigan's lemon law covers new vehicles only within 12 months or 12,000 miles. Learn the exact requirements, available remedies, and how to file a claim.
Michigan Lemon Law Overview
Key Facts — Michigan Lemon Law
- -Michigan Lemon Law (MCL 257.1401 et seq.) applies
- -4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service
- -One of the shorter lemon law windows nationally
- -Used vehicles not covered
How to Qualify Under Michigan Lemon Law
To qualify for lemon law protection in Michigan, your vehicle generally must meet all of the following criteria:
The vehicle must be new vehicles only.
The defect must occur within 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Either 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect must have occurred, OR the vehicle must have been out of service for 30+ cumulative days.
The defect must substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety.
Manufacturer BBB arbitration required.
Check Your Vehicle's History Before Filing
A free VIN report documents your vehicle's recall history, complaint patterns, and service records — useful evidence when pursuing a lemon law claim.
Free VIN Report