Maryland lemon law
Maryland covers new vehicles for 24 months or 18,000 miles. The Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General mediates complaints, and unresolved disputes go to the manufacturer's certified arbitration program before court.
Pricing
Free: VIN decoding and NHTSA safety recall lookups, unlimited, no signup and no credit card. Paid: a full vehicle history report is $9.99 for one VIN, $14.99 for a 3-report pack and $24.99 for a 10-report pack. One-time payment, no subscription and no auto-renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does Maryland require?
Maryland generally requires 4 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 24 months / 18,000 mi.
Does the Maryland lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a Maryland lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the Maryland coverage window (First 24 months / 18,000 mi) or shortly after it expires. Document every repair order, because the repair-attempt count is what proves the claim.
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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