Mississippi Lemon Law
Dealing with a Defective Vehicle in Mississippi?
If your new vehicle keeps returning to the dealer for the same defect, Mississippi’s lemon law may entitle you to a refund or a replacement vehicle — but manufacturers rarely volunteer either. An experienced Mississippi lemon law attorney turns your repair history into a documented claim the manufacturer has to answer, on the statute’s timeline instead of the dealership’s.
Our firm was founded by former car-manufacturer defense counsel. We know how automakers evaluate and resist these claims, we handle the notice and filing requirements, and our fees are typically recovered from the manufacturer — not from you.
At a glance
Mississippi Lemon Law: Key Facts
Mississippi’s Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Miss. Code §§ 63-17-151 through 63-17-165, covering nonconformities that substantially impair the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle.
New vehicles purchased or leased in Mississippi, for defects reported within the express warranty term or one year after delivery, whichever comes first.
Three repair attempts for the same nonconformity, or the vehicle out of service for a cumulative total of 15 or more working days — followed by written notice and a final repair attempt.
A refund of the full purchase price plus reasonably incurred collateral charges — less a use allowance (25 cents per mile driven before the vehicle qualified) — or a comparable replacement vehicle.
How it works
How a Mississippi Lemon Law Claim Works
- Repairs begin
You report a covered defect and the dealer attempts warranty repairs during the warranty term or the first year after delivery.
- Written notice and final attempt
After three attempts or 15 working days out of service, you notify the manufacturer in writing; it designates a repair facility and gets 10 working days for a final attempt after delivery. We handle this step.
- Program or demand
If the manufacturer maintains a qualifying informal dispute program, that step comes first; we press the repurchase demand either way.
- Refund or replacement
A successful claim returns the full purchase price plus collateral charges (less the mileage-based use allowance) or a comparable replacement — with fee recovery available.
Mississippi presumes a reasonable number of attempts after three repairs for the same nonconformity, or 15+ working days out of service — one of the shortest out-of-service thresholds in the nation — within the warranty term or the first year after delivery, whichever comes first.
Working with counsel
Why Work With a Mississippi Lemon Law Attorney
You can file on your own, but manufacturers defend these claims with experienced counsel. Here is what representation adds.
Our founder defended automakers before representing consumers — we know how manufacturers evaluate, delay, and contest Mississippi claims.
We build the repair-order timeline that triggers Mississippi’s statutory presumption and time the demand around it.
Fee-shifting under state law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act lets prevailing consumers recover attorney’s fees from the manufacturer. No attorney’s fees unless we recover§; clients may be responsible for certain costs.
From the first demand letter through arbitration or court, your case is managed by our team — you keep driving your life while we handle the claim.
Our story
Founded by Former Car Manufacturer Defense Counsel
Before representing consumers, our founder sat on the manufacturer’s side of these cases — evaluating claims, directing defense strategy, and deciding when automakers would pay. That experience now works for Mississippi drivers: we know which repair records matter, how manufacturers value buybacks, and where their defenses break down.
Manufacturers often stall, hoping owners give up. We keep the statutory clock and the paperwork moving toward a resolution. A well-documented repair history and demand are what move a claim toward a repurchase, replacement, or cash settlement.
Outcomes
What a Mississippi Lemon Law Claim Can Achieve
A refund of the price you paid plus qualifying charges, less a reasonable allowance for your use of the vehicle.
A comparable replacement vehicle — generally the same year and model with approximately the same mileage — if you prefer to stay in the same model — your election under most state programs.
Prevailing consumers can recover reasonable attorney’s fees from the manufacturer under state fee-shifting and Magnuson-Moss.
Many claims resolve with the driver keeping the vehicle plus a cash payment reflecting its diminished value.
Recent cases
Recent Mississippi Lemon Law Cases
A sample of Mississippi claims retained by the firm, drawn from case records. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Mississippi Lemon Law FAQ
What is the Mississippi lemon law?
Miss. Code §§ 63-17-151 through 63-17-165, the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, requires a manufacturer to refund or replace a new vehicle with a nonconformity that substantially impairs its use, market value, or safety when it is not repaired within a reasonable number of attempts.
Do I qualify under the Mississippi lemon law?
You may qualify if you purchased or leased a new vehicle in Mississippi and reported the defect within the express warranty term or one year after delivery, whichever came first.
How many repair attempts do I need in Mississippi?
Three attempts for the same nonconformity, or the vehicle out of service for a cumulative total of 15 or more working days — among the shortest out-of-service thresholds in the country.
Do I have to notify the manufacturer in Mississippi?
Yes — you must send written notice to the manufacturer at the address in the owner’s manual; it then designates a repair facility and gets 10 working days for a final repair attempt after delivery.
What can I recover under the Mississippi lemon law?
A refund of the full purchase price plus reasonably incurred collateral charges — less a use allowance of 25 cents per mile driven before the vehicle qualified — or a comparable replacement vehicle.
What is the deadline for a Mississippi lemon law claim?
The defect must be reported within the warranty term or one year after delivery, whichever is earlier, and suit is time-limited (with a 90-day extension after informal dispute resolution). Documenting every repair order early is what wins these cases.
Do I have to arbitrate in Mississippi?
If the manufacturer maintains a qualifying informal dispute program under FTC rules, you must use it first before pursuing refund or replacement remedies.
What does a Mississippi lemon law case cost?
No attorney’s fees unless we recover; clients may be responsible for certain costs. Mississippi’s Act and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provide fee-shifting, and we work to recover fees and costs from the manufacturer.
Official sources: Miss. Code §§ 63-17-151 through 63-17-165 — Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act · Mississippi Attorney General — Consumer Protection
