Maryland lemon law help when your car keeps failing

How many repair visits count in Maryland?

Maryland counts 4 repair visits for the same defect under Maryland's lemon law. A defect that could cause death or serious injury counts after 1 visits. Get a written repair order every time, even when the dealer says nothing was found.

How many days in the shop?

The other test is time in the shop: 30 days in total, and they do not have to be in a row. Write the drop-off date and the pick-up date on every visit. The repair log adds the days up for you.

The problem must first show up within 24 months, per the Maryland rule. A car delivered on January 1, 2025 leaves that window on January 1, 2027. The window is when the defect must first appear; the deadline to file is a separate clock, and your attorney checks both on the call.

The time limit to file, in Maryland's own words: three years from the date the car was delivered.

Maryland also asks for written notice to the carmaker. In the state's words: written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. Your attorney sends it the right way.

Does Maryland lemon law cover used cars?

You may still be covered on a used car in Maryland if the first owner bought it recently. Check the first owner's purchase date. A used car sold with a written warranty can also go under the federal warranty law in every state.

What Maryland lemon law gives you back

You may get a refund or a replacement car. With a refund, the maker takes off a charge for your use, up to 15 percent of the price. Your attorney works out the refund from your contract.

Maryland also has an arbitration option for owners. Your attorney tells you whether it helps your case or hurts it, so call before you file. More on lemon law arbitration.

Who pays your Maryland lemon law attorney?

The federal warranty law lets an owner who wins recover reasonable attorney fees. That is why the case review is free and there is no fee unless you win. More on what a lemon law lawyer costs.