Lemon Law in Tennessee
State-specific overview · General Legal
Tennessee requires four or more failed repair attempts or 30+ days out of service before you qualify for a refund or replacement.
How Tennessee treats Lemon Law
Tennessee's lemon law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-24-201 et seq.) covers new vehicles under warranty and requires either four unsuccessful repair attempts or 30 cumulative days out of service for the same defect. The manufacturer must be given a reasonable opportunity to repair the vehicle. If the defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, safety, or value, you may recover the purchase price minus a reasonable allowance for use, or receive a replacement vehicle.
The general definition of Lemon Law
State laws protecting consumers who buy defective vehicles that the manufacturer cannot repair.
Lemon laws are consumer protection statutes that give buyers the right to a refund or replacement if they purchase a new vehicle with serious defects that the manufacturer cannot fix within a reasonable number of attempts. These laws vary by state but generally apply to vehicles still under warranty. If a car qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer must either replace it or refund the purchase price, minus a small deduction for mileage. Lemon laws protect consumers from being stuck with expensive, unreliable vehicles.
Read the full Lemon Law entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.