Michigan Lemon Law Attorney

At Ronald S. Weiss, Attorney & Counselor, we provide lemon law representation guided by more than 30 years of experience in Michigan and the surrounding area.

If your new car, truck, or SUV keeps going back to the dealership for the same problem, you may be entitled to more than another repair order. Michigan law gives buyers and lessees a way to hold the manufacturer responsible for a vehicle it cannot fix.

Attorney Ron Weiss has represented thousands of injury victims and consumers since 1993, and claims against automakers are a central part of that work. Our Michigan lemon law attorney offers a free consultation to review your repair history and explain your options. Contact our office to get started.

Lemon Law Lawyer in Michigan

A lemon law lawyer represents consumers whose new vehicles have defects that the manufacturer has not repaired under its warranty. Not every recurring problem makes a vehicle a lemon in Michigan, so the attorney starts by reviewing the repair records and warranty terms. From there, the lawyer deals with the automaker and pursues a refund, a replacement vehicle, or a settlement under Michigan’s Lemon Law.

Michiganders had registered 7,975,701 vehicles as of December 2025, according to the Michigan Department of State. Each new vehicle, from compact sedans to Ford F-150 trucks, comes with a manufacturer’s warranty. Our MI lemon law lawyer steps in when the manufacturer does not honor it.

Types of Lemon Law Cases We Handle in Michigan

Lemon law claims come from many kinds of defects and many kinds of vehicles. As Michigan lemon law attorneys, we handle claims involving purchased and leased vehicles from the major manufacturers sold in Michigan. Every case starts with the repair history, because those records show what the dealer attempted and what still does not work.

• Engine and transmission defects. Stalling, hard shifting, loss of power, and repeated warning lights are among the most common problems we see. These defects often return days after the dealer reports a successful repair. We compare every repair order to document how often the same problem has come back.

• Electrical and software failures. Modern vehicles rely on software for everything from the backup camera to the braking system. A glitch that disables sensors or power steering can make a vehicle unsafe to drive. We track software updates and module replacements to show that the defect continues.

• Electric and hybrid vehicle problems. Battery packs, charging systems, and drive motors can fail in ways that leave a driver stranded. Parts for these repairs are frequently back-ordered. We document the days your vehicle sits out of service and the costs you absorb while you wait.

• Pickup truck defects. Michigan’s lemon law covers pickup trucks along with passenger cars and SUVs. We handle claims involving full-size trucks from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram.

• SUV and van defects. Family vehicles carry passengers every day, so a recurring brake, steering, or airbag problem is a serious concern. We press the manufacturer to correct the defect instead of returning the vehicle with another temporary fix.

• Leased vehicle claims. A lease does not take away your rights when the vehicle is defective. We pursue a refund of the lease price you paid or a comparable replacement vehicle.

• Vehicles bought with remaining factory warranty. Some vehicles purchased with low miles still carry the manufacturer’s original warranty. Depending on when the defect was first reported, these vehicles may qualify for lemon law protection. Our review of the purchase date and warranty terms tells us whether your claim fits.

• Federal warranty claims. Some defects fall outside the state lemon law but still breach the manufacturer’s written warranty. In those cases, we evaluate a claim under federal warranty law.

Why Choose Ronald S. Weiss, Attorney & Counselor as my Lemon Law Lawyer in Michigan?

More Than 30 Years Representing Michigan Consumers

Ron Weiss earned his J.D. from Wayne State University’s law school in 1993 and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan that same year. Before law school, he completed a B.A. in Economics at the University of Michigan. He’s admitted to practice in the federal courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. A lemon law attorney in Michigan needs that access when a manufacturer moves a case to federal court.

Ron serves as Michigan Co-Chair of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) and is a member of the State Bar’s Consumer Law Section. He has helped thousands of injury victims and consumers, and he's ready to help you next.

Direct Contact From the First Call

Ron speaks with you personally and handles your claim from beginning to end. Your consultation is free. And when a consumer prevails in court under Michigan’s lemon law, the judge may order the manufacturer to pay reasonable attorney fees and costs.

What Is Important To Understand About Lemon Law Cases?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Lemon Law Cases

When a manufacturer cannot fix a covered defect, Michigan law holds it responsible for the vehicle. The available remedies depend on whether you bought or leased.

• A buyer may demand a refund of the purchase price, which includes options installed by or for the manufacturer, sales tax, and registration fees.

• A buyer may instead accept a comparable replacement vehicle that is currently in production.

• Owners of leased vehicles are entitled to a refund of the lease price paid and may accept a replacement instead.

• The manufacturer must reimburse towing and reasonable rental car costs caused by the defect if it did not provide them free of charge.

• The refund is reduced by an allowance for miles driven before you first reported the defect, plus any miles beyond 25,000.

• A consumer who wins in court may recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.

That mileage deduction often makes the largest difference in how refunds are calculated, so we check the manufacturer’s math on every offer. Some claims also qualify under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which allows a court to award attorney fees as well.

What Are Important Aspects of a Lemon Law Case?

Manufacturers examine every detail of a claim. These points often decide whether a refund is offered.

• Every repair visit should produce a written repair order that lists the complaint, the date, and the mileage.

• The timing of your first report to an authorized dealer affects eligibility, so problems should be reported as soon as they appear.

• Manufacturers frequently argue that a defect came from aftermarket parts, an accident, or neglect.

• Many automakers require consumers to use a dispute program before filing suit.

• Repairs for electric vehicle battery failures often involve long parts delays, and how long a dealership can hold your car affects your claim.

What Is The Lemon Law Case Timeline?

Most Michigan lemon law claims resolve without a trial. The process usually moves in this order:

• You report the defect, and the dealer attempts a repair.

• We review your records and send written notice to the manufacturer when the repair history supports a claim.

• The manufacturer receives a final opportunity to repair the vehicle at a facility it designates.

• If the defect continues, we demand a refund or replacement and negotiate the terms of any lemon law buyback.

• If the manufacturer refuses, we file suit.

Michigan’s Lemon Law does not set its own filing deadline. Breach of warranty claims under Michigan’s commercial code generally carry a four-year limitations period that often begins when the vehicle is delivered, and the original sales agreement can shorten that period to as little as one year.

What Should You Bring to Your Lemon Law Consultation?

Your paperwork tells the story of the defect. Gather as much of the following as you can.

• Every repair order and invoice from the dealer is important.

• Your purchase agreement or lease contract shows what you paid.

• The warranty booklet and any letters or emails with the manufacturer help establish coverage.

• Photos or videos that capture the problem can support your account.

During the free consultation, our Michigan lemon law lawyer reviews these documents with you and explains whether your vehicle appears to qualify. He will also answer any lemon law questions about timing, costs, and next steps.

Michigan Lemon Law Resources and Where Claims Are Heard

Several state and federal agencies publish information that can help Michigan drivers who are dealing with a defective vehicle.

• Michigan Department of Attorney General. The Consumer Protection team publishes consumer guidance on lemons and accepts consumer complaints.

• BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE runs a free dispute program that many manufacturers use for warranty claims.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA recall search shows whether your vehicle has an open safety recall.

• Federal Trade Commission. The FTC administers the federal warranty statute, which sets standards for manufacturer dispute programs.

Many of these resources are free and useful but should replace the legal guidance that a skilled lawyer can provide. Lawsuits are filed in Michigan state court, and some move to federal court in the Eastern or Western District of Michigan. Our Michigan office is in West Bloomfield, and our lemon law attorney in MI handles cases throughout the state.