Yes, Ohio Lemon Law covers used cars, but the reporting period is based on the original purchase date. Thus, you (or a previous owner) must report the defect within one year and 18,000 miles of when the original owner purchased the car.
If your vehicle does not meet these qualifications, you may still qualify for compensation under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This “federal Lemon Law” applies to any consumer product that comes with a warranty, including used cars. Plus, consumers may file claims under this law for up to four years after their warranty was breached, which, in lemon law cases, often equates to the date of the first failed repair attempt.