Michigan Lemon Law Attorneys

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How we match your Michigan lemon law case

When you submit a Michigan lemon law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A lemon law matter needs someone who handles lemon law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Michigan law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Michigan who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Exhibit A

What happens with a lemon law claim in Michigan

Day 0
The same problem keeps coming back.
Keep every repair order and note dates, mileage and days out of service. Those records are the case.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Michigan lemon law attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Repair history is reviewed.
Your attorney checks the repair attempts and days down against Michigan’s lemon law standard and the manufacturer’s warranty.
Months 1–3
Demand to the manufacturer.
A formal demand for repurchase or replacement. Manufacturers often settle here once counsel is involved.
Before the deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Deadlines are strict and vary by claim. Your attorney tracks every one of them.
Resolution
Refund, replacement or cash.
If you win, the law shifts your attorney’s fees to the other side. You keep your recovery.

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

Michigan’s New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (MCL § 257.1401 to § 257.1410) covers new motor vehicles for 1 year from delivery or the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, whichever is longer. It provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 4 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days within the warranty period. Michigan is the auto industry’s home — Detroit-based manufacturers maintain robust legal teams to defend lemon claims. An experienced Michigan attorney, often pleading the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCL § 445.901), levels the playing field and shifts attorney fees to the manufacturer.

Exhibit B

When to call a lemon law attorney in Michigan

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Exhibit C

Lemon Law cases we take in Michigan

Which one is closest to yours?

Engine failures

Oil consumption, head gasket failures, and stalling — common Michigan claims, including domestic-brand engines well-documented through TSBs.

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Exhibit D

How much do Michigan 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.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Exhibit E

What your Michigan lemon law compensation can include

A Michigan lemon law recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Full Refund

Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under MCL § 257.1403.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Michigan lemon law questions, answered

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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.

Yes. Michigan’s definition of consumer includes lessees obligated to make payments.

Consumers must give the manufacturer written notice by certified mail and a final opportunity to repair (5 business days) before suing. MCL § 257.1403.

The consumer. MCL § 257.1403 gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.

MCL § 257.1406 and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) are both fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Michigan’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Michigan. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Michigan

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Other case types in Michigan

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Business Dispute attorneysMichigan enforces reasonable non-competes under state law — and recent legislative proposals have repeatedly targeted enforcement.

Car Accident attorneysMichigan’s 2019 no-fault overhaul let drivers choose PIP levels from $50K to unlimited — your coverage selection now drives most case strategy.

Consumer Protection attorneysThe Michigan Consumer Protection Act covers deceptive trade practices — though court rulings have narrowed it for businesses that are already regulated.

Criminal Defense attorneysMichigan’s indeterminate sentencing structure and habitual-offender enhancements make sentencing strategy critical from the first plea offer.

Defective Product attorneysMichigan weighs risks against benefits when judging design defects — and Michigan’s no-fault auto system overlays product-defect crashworthiness claims.

Employment attorneysMichigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act is broader than federal law — and 2023 amendments added explicit sexual-orientation and gender-identity protections.

Family Law attorneysMichigan divides marital property equitably — and the Friend of the Court system processes most custody and support enforcement before reaching a judge.

Immigration attorneysMichigan has immigration courts in Detroit — and proximity to the Canadian border creates unique entry, deportation, and asylum issues.

Medical Malpractice attorneysMichigan med-mal requires a 182-day Notice of Intent and an Affidavit of Merit — and court rules cap contingency fees at 1/3 of net.

Personal Injury attorneysA 3-year filing deadline and 51% modified comparative fault frame every Michigan PI case — no-fault auto carves out its own threshold rules.

Slip and Fall attorneysMichigan’s "open and obvious" rule bars many slip-and-fall claims — though a 2023 state Supreme Court decision softened the doctrine.

Social Security Disability attorneysMichigan SSA hearing offices in Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids process moderate volumes — counsel helps tighten the medical record SSA needs.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysMichigan workers’ comp runs through Magistrates at the state agency — and wage-loss benefits are 80% of after-tax wages.

Michigan Lemon Law Attorneys

How we match your Michigan lemon law case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a lemon law claim in Michigan

The same problem keeps coming back.

Tell us what happened.

Repair history is reviewed.

Demand to the manufacturer.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Refund, replacement or cash.

When to call a lemon law attorney in Michigan

Lemon Law cases we take in Michigan

Engine failures

Transmission defects

Electrical and infotainment failures

Brake system defects

Steering system failures

Airbag recall overlap

HVAC failures (heater)

Paint, body, and corrosion defects

Persistent rattles and drivetrain noise

EV-specific defects (Detroit-made EVs)

Recall non-fix

Persistent warning lights and fuel system defects

How much do Michigan lemon law attorneys cost?

What your Michigan lemon law compensation can include

Full Refund

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

Cash & Keep Settlement

Incidental & Consequential Damages

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

Diminished Value

Michigan lemon law questions, answered

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Michigan

Other case types in Michigan

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