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Tennessee Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Tennessee Lemon Law

Tennessee’s Lemon Law provides a refund or replacement for new, defective vehicles.

New Vehicles

Motor vehicles sold or leased in Tennessee, including passenger vehicles and motorcycles.

🚨Not Covered

  • Vehicles Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR
  • Motor Homes and Recreational Vehicles

If Your Car is Defective , You Have Rights.

“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.

Joseph Novel, Esq.

founding attorney

Learn how Tennessee's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Tennessee’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a nonconformity that:
  • Substantially Impairs Use, Value, or Safety

    A defect or condition that significantly affects the vehicle's operation, market value, or safety.​

Examples of Defects:
  • Engine Problems

    Stalling, misfires, loss of power.

  • Brake Malfunctions

    Inconsistent braking, total brake failure.

  • Electrical Issues

    Power steering loss, infotainment system failures.

  • Transmission Defects

    Jerky shifting, slipping gears.

  • Overheating Problems

    Persistent cooling system failures.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

  • 1 Year from Delivery or Duration of Warranty

    Whichever comes first, starting from the date of original delivery. ​

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs: The manufacturer or dealer must repair the defect after being notified by the consumer and within the warranty or 1 year, whichever comes first.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or one year from the original delivery date:​
    • The same issue has been unsuccessfully repaired three or more times.
    • The vehicle is out of service for 30+ days due to repairs.
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What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

Refund

Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.

Replacement

You’ll receive a new car of equal value.