Tennessee Lemon Law Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Tennessee lemon law attorneys who can force manufacturers to refund or replace your defective vehicle. Tennessee’s Motor Vehicle Quality Act (Tenn. Code § 55-24-101 et seq.) covers new vehicles for the shorter of 1 year or the manufacturer’s express warranty, 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 Tenn. Code § 55-24-201, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 1 year or the warranty term, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 3 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.
TN’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. Magnuson-Moss, the TN UCC implied warranty, and the TCPA protect used buyers.
Yes. TN’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. Tenn. Code § 55-24-201.
The consumer. Tenn. Code § 55-24-201 gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.
Tenn. Code § 55-24-205, Tenn. Code § 47-18-109(e) (TCPA), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.
TN’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Tennessee. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Tennessee?

Tennessee’s Motor Vehicle Quality Act (Tenn. Code § 55-24-101 to § 55-24-111) covers new motor vehicles for the shorter of 1 year or the manufacturer’s express warranty term, 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 30 cumulative days. Tennessee’s 3-attempt trigger is more consumer-friendly than the 4-attempt standard most states use. The Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (Tenn. Code § 47-18-104) authorizes treble damages and attorney fees for unfair practices. An experienced attorney layers these statutes with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301).

When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Tennessee?

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

Types of Lemon Law Cases in Tennessee

From the moment you connect with a Tennessee 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 Tenn. Code § 55-24-201
Letting the 1-year coverage period expire while negotiating informally
Failing to plead the TCPA for treble damages
Missing the 6-month post-warranty SOL under Tenn. Code § 55-24-107

Common Tennessee Lemon Law Mistakes

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

How Much Do Tennessee Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

$0

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

Tennessee’s Lemon Law (Tenn. Code § 55-24-205), the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (§ 47-18-109(e), with treble damages), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most TN lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

What Can Your Tennessee Lemon Law Compensation Include?

Full Refund
Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under Tenn. Code § 55-24-201.
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.
Treble Damages (TCPA)
Tenn. Code § 47-18-109(a)(3) allows up to 3x actual damages for willful violations.
Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)
Tenn. Code § 55-24-205, § 47-18-109(e) (TCPA), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.
Incidental & Consequential Damages
Towing, rental cars, finance charges, and registration costs.
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