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Maryland has a slightly negative set of Lemon Laws. The number
of repair attempts required for a car to qualify as a lemon is high, and the warranty period is short. Additionally, the
definition of what vehicles are covered is narrow.
Maryland Lemon Law Rating: 2 (slightly negative- slightly favors the manufacturer)
Vehicles Covered:
- Purchased and leased vehicles that are registered in Maryland
- Excludes motor homes
- Excludes trucks with a capacity of one ton or more
- Includes multipurpose vehicles
What constitutes a "lemon":
- Four unsuccessful repair attempts (plus one last attempt after the manufacturer has been notified)
- One unsuccessful attempt for a problem in the braking and steering system (plus one last attempt after the manufacturer has been notified)
- 30 calendar days out of service and the defect continues to exist (plus 30 days for the last attempt)
Valid for:
- 15 months or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first
What to do if you suspect you have a lemon in Maryland:
- Immediately draft a letter to the manufacturer of your automobile
informing them of the defects you are experiencing. That notification letter must be sent via certified mail
- You will be required to give the manufacturer one last attempt to repair the vehicle
- Ensure that you save ALL documentation related to your automobile
repairs
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