Michigan Lemon Law

Covers a person who:
(1) Purchases or leases a new motor vehicle for personal, family, or household use and not for
the purpose of selling or leasing the new motor vehicle to another person;
(2) Purchases or leases less than 10 new motor vehicles a year;
(3) Purchases or leases 10 or more new motor vehicles a year only if the vehicles are purchased
or leased for personal, family, or household use; or
(4) Is entitled by the terms of an express warranty to enforce its provisions.
A “person” is a natural person, a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, unit
or agency of government, trust, estate, or other legal entity.

Motor Vehicle Covered:
“Motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle designed as a passenger vehicle, sports utility vehicle,
pickup truck, or van. Excludes buses, trucks, and motor homes.
“New motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is purchased or leased in Michigan or purchased
or leased by a resident of Michigan, and that is covered by a manufacturer’s express warranty at
the time of purchase or lease. This would include used motor vehicles transferred during the
manufacturer’s express warranty.