Mississippi Lemon Law Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Mississippi lemon law attorneys who can force manufacturers to refund or replace your defective vehicle. Mississippi’s Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Miss. Code § 63-17-151 et seq.) covers new vehicles for 1 year or 12,000 miles, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides nationwide backup. We’ll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Under Miss. Code § 63-17-157, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 1 year or 12,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 3 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 15 cumulative working days.

Mississippi’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Mississippi UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.

Yes. Mississippi’s definition of consumer includes lessees obligated to make payments.

Consumers must give the manufacturer written notice and a final opportunity to repair before suing. Miss. Code § 63-17-159.

The manufacturer chooses between refund and replacement under Miss. Code § 63-17-159. An attorney can leverage Magnuson-Moss to obtain the consumer’s preferred remedy.

Miss. Code § 63-17-159 and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) are both fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Mississippi’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Mississippi. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Mississippi?

Mississippi’s Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Miss. Code § 63-17-151 to § 63-17-165) covers new motor vehicles for 1 year or 12,000 miles, and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 3 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 15 cumulative working days. Mississippi’s 3-attempt and 15-day triggers are unusually consumer-friendly. An experienced attorney pairs the Mississippi statute with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301) to maximize leverage and shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.

When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Mississippi?

Our network includes Mississippi lemon law attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Lemon Law Cases in Mississippi

From the moment you connect with a Mississippi lemon law attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Not documenting every repair attempt with a dated dealer repair order

Letting a non-dealer shop perform warranty repairs

Skipping the pre-suit written notice required by Miss. Code § 63-17-159

Letting the short 1-year/12,000-mile coverage period expire — Mississippi is one of the shortest in the country

Accepting the manufacturer’s first buy-back offer without checking the statutory formula

Missing the 18-month SOL under Miss. Code § 63-17-163

Not documenting every repair attempt with a dated dealer repair order

Letting a non-dealer shop perform warranty repairs

Skipping the pre-suit written notice required by Miss. Code § 63-17-159

Letting the short 1-year/12,000-mile coverage period expire — Mississippi is one of the shortest in the country

Accepting the manufacturer’s first buy-back offer without checking the statutory formula

Missing the 18-month SOL under Miss. Code § 63-17-163

Common Mississippi Lemon Law Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Mississippi Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

Out of pocket — state law shifts your attorney fees to the wrongdoer. You keep your full recovery.

Mississippi’s Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Miss. Code § 63-17-159) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Mississippi lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

What Can Your Mississippi Lemon Law Compensation Include?

Full Refund

Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under Miss. Code § 63-17-159.

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

A new vehicle of comparable value with manufacturer paying taxes and registration.

Cash & Keep Settlement

A negotiated cash payment with the consumer keeping the vehicle.

Incidental & Consequential Damages

Towing, rental cars, finance charges, and registration costs.

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

Miss. Code § 63-17-159 and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.

Diminished Value

Negotiated compensation for resale-value loss from defect history.

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Mississippi Lemon Law Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Mississippi?

When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Mississippi?

Types of Lemon Law Cases in Mississippi

Common Mississippi Lemon Law Mistakes

How Much Do Mississippi Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Mississippi Lemon Law Compensation Include?

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