Lemon Law Attorneys in Ann Arbor, MI

If the new car you bought near Ann Arbor keeps going back for the same repair, Michigan lemon law may entitle you to relief. A licensed lemon law attorney serving Ann Arbor will review your records free.

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Lemon Law cases in Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor drivers put serious miles on I-94, US-23, and M-14 commuting to Detroit, Brighton, and the airport, and harsh Michigan winters and road salt expose drivetrain, electrical, and heating defects fast. When a new vehicle bought or leased here keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, Michigan's lemon law provides a path to a refund or replacement, with suits filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court or district court depending on the amount claimed. Written repair orders from every visit are the backbone of the case. DearLegal matches you with a Michigan-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Ann Arbor, with a free review.

Michigan's lemon law covers newer vehicles and generally requires giving the manufacturer a chance to repair, plus written notice, before a refund or replacement claim.
Lemon law suits by Ann Arbor buyers are filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court or the local district court depending on the amount in dispute.
Vehicles bought at dealerships in Wayne, Livingston, or Monroe County are still covered, but the venue and the paperwork trail may differ.

Michigan lemon law rules at a glance

Ann Arbor cases run under Michigan law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Michigan page.

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State Lemon Law Citation: New Motor
Michigan New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, MCL § 257.1401 to § 257.1410
Coverage Period / Mileage: 1 year
1 year from delivery or the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, whichever is longer
Presumption Trigger: 4 repairs
4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service
Federal Backup: Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCL § 445.901)
Statute of Limitations: 18 months
18 months from delivery (MCL § 257.1407); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under MCL § 440.2725
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

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How much do Ann Arbor lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Michigan · Lemon Law

Fee modelManufacturer Pays Fees

Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win

Your recoverykept in full

Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In Michigan lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Michigan’s New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (MCL § 257.1406) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Michigan lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Ann Arbor lemon law questions, answered

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Generally a newer vehicle with a defect covered by warranty that substantially impairs its use or value and that the manufacturer cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts, or that has been out of service for an extended stretch. The specifics depend on the defect and your repair history. An attorney will compare your records to the statute's requirements.

Every repair order, including ones showing no problem found, plus your purchase or lease contract, warranty documents, and any written complaints to the dealer or manufacturer. Dates and mileage on each visit matter a great deal. Ask the service department for copies now rather than later.

Michigan sets deadlines that vary depending on the claim, and lemon law protection is also tied to the vehicle's age and mileage, so waiting can end your rights independently of any lawsuit deadline. Do not assume you still have time. Have a Michigan attorney confirm the exact deadline for your vehicle.

Under MCL § 257.1403, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, the manufacturer cannot repair a defect after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.

Michigan’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Michigan UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.