Maryland Lemon Law FAQ

Common questions about Maryland lemon-law claims.

Quick answers

When is a car a lemon in Maryland? — 4 attempts OR 30 days OOS within the 24-month / 18,000-mile Rights Period.
Do I need a lawyer? — BBB Auto Line works DIY; court action with CPA requires counsel.
How much does it cost? — Discretionary § 14-1502 plus mandatory CPA § 13-408(b) fees mean most cases are no-fee-out-of-pocket.
Used vehicle coverage? — Not under § 14-1501; Magnuson-Moss + CPA + UCC remain.
Manufacturer denied my claim — now what? — Use BBB Auto Line; if denied, court action with CPA + Magnuson-Moss.
Does it matter which repair shop I use? — Yes — must be manufacturer-authorized.
How long do I have to file? — 24-month Rights Period; 3-year CPA SOL; 4-year Magnuson-Moss / UCC.

Common Maryland lemon-law case patterns by manufacturer — Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz (DC-suburb luxury concentration), plus mainstream brands.

The step-by-step Maryland lemon-law process — repair attempts, written notice, BBB Auto Line IDS, court action, and CPA-parallel claims.

Refund, replacement, CPA damages, and the § 14-1502 (discretionary) + § 13-408(b) attorney fees recovery.

Defect categories that meet Maryland's 'substantially impair' test under § 14-1502.

The statutes behind a Maryland lemon-law claim — § 14-1501 Lemon Law, Maryland CPA (§ 13-101), Magnuson-Moss, and timing rules.

How Maryland's Lemon Law applies to used vehicles, leases, EVs, motorcycles, RVs, and commercial vehicles.