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Is your vehicle still under the original manufacturer's warranty? Federal and state lemon laws typically require the car to be under warranty 1 of 4 How many times has the same defect been repaired — without being fixed? Most states require 2–4 failed repair attempts for the same problem 2 of 4 Does the defect affect the vehicle's safety, use, or value? Examples: engine problems, brakes, transmission, electrical faults, steering 3 of 4 Was the vehicle purchased or leased new? Most lemon laws apply to new vehicles. Some states also cover used cars. 4 of 4 🎉You Likely Qualify!
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Quick Eligibility CheckIs Your Car a Lemon?
- ✓ Recurring defect not fixed after 3+ repair attempts?
- ✓ Vehicle in the shop for 30+ cumulative days?
- ✓ Still under the original manufacturer’s warranty?
- ✓ Defect affects safety, value, or normal use?
If you answered yes to any of these, you may have a lemon law claim. Our Tampa attorneys will evaluate your case at no charge.
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No spam. No obligation. Just a quick call from our team. Florida Lemon LawUnderstanding Florida's Lemon Law
Florida's lemon law protects consumers who purchased or leased a defective vehicle that the manufacturer cannot repair in a reasonable number of attempts. If your car qualifies, you may be entitled to a refund, replacement vehicle, or cash compensation — and lemon laws often let consumers recover attorney's fees from the manufacturer.
Key Florida Lemon Law Thresholds
- 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects) for the same substantial defect
- 1+ repair attempt for a defect causing serious safety risk
- 15 cumulative calendar days (or 30 days for non-conformities) out of service within the warranty period
- Defect must occur during the original manufacturer's warranty
How Florida's Lemon Law Process Works
From first contact to final settlement — here's exactly what happens when you work with Easy Lemon in Tampa.
1Document Your Repairs
Save every repair order from your Tampa dealership. Under FL lemon law, written proof of repair attempts is required.
2Free Case Evaluation
We review your repair history and determine if your vehicle qualifies under Florida's statute. No obligation. No attorney's fees unless we recover for you.
3We File the Claim
Our attorneys handle all paperwork, including the mandatory manufacturer notification required by FL law.
4You Get Compensated
Receive your refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement. Most FL cases resolve in 30–60 days. No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
Why Easy LemonWhy Choose Easy Lemon for Tampa?
Our Tampa, FL lemon law attorneys hold automakers accountable when they sell defective cars. We'll file your claim and fight for your refund or replacement — you don't lift a finger.
- No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you
- 100% remote — handle everything from home, no office visits
- Licensed attorneys serving all of Florida
- Cases across every city and county in Florida
Our Florida Lemon Law Results
Results shown are statewide Florida results, not specific to Tampa. Every case is different; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Real cases, real outcomes. Easy Lemon has resolved 354 lemon law claims in Florida, recovering $2,159,276 for our clients.
| Vehicle | Year | Settlement | Defect | Repairs | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,000 | Electrical/ Technology | 7 attempts | Cash and Keep | |
| 2023 | $22,000 | Engine/ Transmission | 10 attempts | Cash and Keep | |
| 2023 | $22,000 | Engine/ Transmission | 1 attempt | Cash and Keep | |
| 2024 | $21,000 | Multiple defects | 1 attempt | Cash and Keep | |
| 2025 | $21,000 | Electrical/ Technology | 2 attempts | Cash and Keep |
*Results vary. Prior outcomes do not predict future success. Amounts shown are actual case resolutions. Easy Lemon® by Rockpoint Law P.C.
Florida Track RecordEasy Lemon By the Numbers
354 Florida Claims Resolved $6,100 Average Settlement $2,159,276 Recovered in Florida Top Vehicle MakesMost Common Defects in Florida
🔧 Engine/ Transmission — 129 cases ⚡ Electrical/ Technology — 96 cases 📋 Other — 20 cases 🛞 Brake/ Steering/ Suspension — 18 cases 🛡️ Safety — 13 cases Real ResultsA Real Florida Lemon Law Case
A client's 2024 Jeep Wagoneer was taken to the dealer 7 times for electrical/ technology issues. Despite repeated repair attempts, the problems persisted. Easy Lemon took the case and secured a $23,000 Cash and Keep resolution.
Vehicle 2024 Jeep Wagoneer Repair Attempts 7 → Settlement Secured $23,000 Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118Is Your Tampa Car a Lemon? Florida's 3-Step Test
1Does the Defect Substantially Impair Use, Value, or Safety?
The defect must materially affect how you drive, how much your vehicle is worth, or how safe it is to operate. In Tampa, common qualifying defects include:
- ⚠️ TRANSMISSION FAILURE from grinding I-275/I-4 interchange traffic — Tampa's notorious Malfunction Junction — during daily commutes
- ⚠️ AC SYSTEM FAILURE from running 10+ months a year in Tampa Bay's subtropical heat while crawling on the Selmon Expressway
- ⚠️ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION from flash flooding on Bayshore Boulevard and low-lying roads during Tampa's intense summer thunderstorms
- ⚠️ BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE from constant stop-and-go on Dale Mabry Highway and the I-275/I-4/Selmon interchange area
Have You Met the Repair Attempt Threshold?
Florida's Lemon Law triggers when any of these conditions are met within the first Within 60 months from the date of original delivery:
3️⃣ 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects) for the same defect at an authorized dealership 1️⃣ 1 repair attempt for a defect that could cause serious bodily injury or death 📅 30 or more cumulative days out of service for any combination of defects 3Did It Happen Within the Rights Period?
The 24-month clock starts on the day you take delivery of your vehicle — not when you first report the defect, not when you file a complaint. If you're still within that window, or if your defect first appeared within the window and persists, you almost certainly qualify.
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Even if you're outside the eligibility window, contact us. Our team may still be able to assist.
Tampa Driving EnvironmentTampa Driving Conditions & Why Defects Emerge Here
Tampa's coastal location creates a uniquely challenging environment for motor vehicles. Salt air, humidity, and bridge crossings all contribute to accelerated wear and defects.
🗺️ Local Driving Demands
Tampa drivers navigate demanding corridors including I-275, I-4, I-75, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, and Dale Mabry Highway daily. Higher mileage from daily commuting influences the usage offset in lemon law claims. The earlier you report defects, the lower your offset — and the stronger your case.
🌉 The Bridge Factor
The major bridge and highway infrastructure including the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Gandy Bridge, and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway elevated sections create load profiles that expose transmission hesitation and engine defects flat-road driving conceals. Clients report vehicles that "drive fine on flat roads" but exhibit problems under load.
🌊 Coastal & Salt Air Exposure
Tampa's coastal location exposes vehicles to salt-laden air and humidity year-round. Salt corrosion attacks electrical connectors invisibly, causing intermittent faults that dealers can't "duplicate." Our attorneys document these coastal damage patterns.
🌡️ Climate Stress on Vehicles
Tampa's seasonal temperature range — from summer highs to winter lows — creates thermal cycling that stresses HVAC, cooling, and electrical systems over time. Florida's Lemon Law recognizes these climate-related failures as a substantial impairment.
🚗 Heavy Commuter Traffic
Tampa's major traffic corridors including I-275, I-4, I-75, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, and Dale Mabry Highway create heavy stop-and-go conditions that stress transmission fluid temperatures, cooling systems, and hybrid/EV battery management. These could qualify as lemon law defects.
Defect CategoriesCommon Vehicle Defects We Handle in Tampa
❄️A/C & HVAC Failures
Compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, blend door actuator malfunctions, evaporator core failures. When HVAC fails in Tampa's climate extremes, it affects safety and health — not just comfort.
⚡Electrical System Defects
Salt air corrodes connectors, BCM programming, infotainment systems, and ADAS sensors. Intermittent warning lights and unexpected resets are classic salt-induced corrosion symptoms in coastal areas like Tampa.
⚙️Transmission Problems
Hesitation on upshifts, hard downshifts, torque converter shudder, slipping between gears. Bridge climbs and I-275 merging expose these defects.
🔥Engine & Cooling Failures
Thermostat failures, water pump leaks, head gasket issues, turbocharger failures. Ford F-150 cooling issues are among our most common Tampa cases.
🛑Brake System Defects
Unexpected pedal behavior, premature rotor warping, brake noise, ABS failures. Safety defects can qualify after a single failed repair attempt.
🤖ADAS Malfunctions
Lane departure, emergency braking, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring — software and sensor defects that compromise safety. Among the strongest claims we build.
Browse by Vehicle BrandFiling in Florida for One of These Brands?
Brand-specific Florida Lemon Law playbooks — statute citations, recall coverage, manufacturer notice procedure, and defect patterns most common in Florida operating conditions.
Chevrolet
Silverado · Tahoe · Suburban · Equinox · Bolt EV
Jeep
Wrangler · Grand Cherokee · Wagoneer · Gladiator
Ram
Ram 1500 · 2500 · 3500 · ProMaster · TRX
Dodge
Charger · Challenger · Durango · Hornet · Daytona EV
Volkswagen
Atlas · Tiguan · Taos · ID.4 · Jetta · ID. Buzz
Know Their PlaybookManufacturer Defenses — And How We Counter Them
Manufacturers have a playbook. They deploy the same defenses in thousands of cases. Our attorneys know every move before it's made.
"We Can't Duplicate the Condition"
The most common response to intermittent electrical defects.
✅ Our counter: Florida law does not require constant manifestation. We document patterns with dates, conditions, and onboard driving data.
"Normal Characteristic of the Vehicle"
They claim the noise, vibration, or behavior is within normal operating parameters.
✅ Our counter: We obtain Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) issued by the manufacturer — demonstrating they acknowledged the problem exists.
"Customer-Induced Damage"
They argue the damage resulted from improper use or aftermarket mods.
✅ Our counter: We document full service history, establish normal operation, and challenge the evidentiary basis for any damage attribution.
"Warranty Exclusion"
They try to characterize the defect as excluded from warranty coverage.
✅ Our counter: Florida's Lemon Law rights exist independent of warranty coverage. A defect within the coverage period is subject to Lemon Law regardless.
The Low-Ball Settlement Offer
Initial offers are frequently a fraction of a claim's true value. Manufacturers routinely open low to close cheap.
✅ Our counter: We reject insufficient offers, document damages fully, and negotiate from a position backed by our 97%* resolution rate and willingness to litigate.
Your TeamMeet Your Florida Team
Ron Kaniuk, Esq. — Florida Managing Partner
Florida Bar #112240 (admitted 1997)
Florida-licensed attorney, admitted to The Florida Bar in 1997. Handles Florida lemon law matters for Easy Lemon clients.
Steven Nassi, Esq. — Founder & Managing Partner
AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale-Hubbell) | Admitted in NY (Bar #4263489), PA, and NJ | Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2014–2018 (Thomson Reuters)
Founded Easy Lemon on the principle that consumers deserve aggressive, expert representation at no upfront cost. B.A. from SUNY Binghamton with distinction, J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Supervising Editor, Cardozo Law Review. Published in Law360, Lexology, and Risk Management Magazine.
Natalie Nassi, Esq. — Partner
Consumer Advocacy Attorney | NY Bar #4093167
B.A. Magna Cum Laude from Barnard College, Columbia University. J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Analytically rigorous and fiercely client-centered approach to consumer rights.
Liam Jones, Esq. — Attorney
NY Bar #5027784 | Multi-Statute Consumer Law
Concentrates his practice in lemon law, Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and consumer fraud — multi-statute expertise that matters when Florida law intersects federal warranty protections.
Service AreaServing Tampa & Surrounding Florida Communities
📍 Tampa Neighborhoods
South Tampa, Ybor City, Seminole Heights, Hyde Park, Westchase, New Tampa, Channelside
🏖️ Hillsborough County
Brandon, Temple Terrace, Plant City, Riverview, Carrollwood
Your Rights Under FL LawWhat The Manufacturer Owes You
Under Florida's lemon law, if your vehicle qualifies, the manufacturer is legally required to compensate you in one of three ways:
Refund
Recover your purchase price including taxes, registration fees, and finance charges, subject to any offset for vehicle use under state law.
Replacement Vehicle
A brand-new comparable replacement vehicle at no additional cost to you.
Cash Settlement
A cash payout for the diminished value caused by the defects in your vehicle.
Our TeamMeet Our Team
Our team serving Tampa, Florida and all surrounding areas.
Steven Nassi
Managing Partner
Natalie Nassi
Partner
Liam Jones
Attorney
Novaj Javidzad
Chief Strategy Officer
Jeremiah Goldberg
Head of HR
Have Questions?Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about filing a lemon law claim in Tampa, Florida.
PROCESS & TIMELINEMost Florida lemon law cases resolve in 30–90 days. Under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, your vehicle must have had 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects) or been out of service for 15 cumulative calendar days (or 30 days for non-conformities). Once those thresholds are met and you contact us, our Tampa attorneys work to resolve your case as quickly as possible. Note: you must file within Within 60 months from the date of original delivery, so don't delay.Gather all repair orders from your Tampa dealership — under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, documented repair attempts are essential. Then contact Easy Lemon for a free case evaluation. We handle all paperwork, manufacturer notices, and negotiations. Note: you must file within Within 60 months from the date of original delivery, so don't delay.Most Florida lemon law cases settle without going to court. We negotiate directly with the manufacturer on your behalf. Florida may require you to go through the manufacturer's arbitration program before filing a lawsuit. In rare cases requiring litigation, our attorneys handle it completely.Yes — Florida's lemon law (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118) covers financed and leased vehicles during the original warranty period.ELIGIBILITYUnder Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, your car may qualify if it has a substantial defect covered by warranty that the dealer can't fix after 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects), or if it's been in the shop for 15 cumulative calendar days (or 30 days for non-conformities). Florida's lemon law covers: New or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use.Engine problems, transmission failures, electrical malfunctions, brake defects, ADAS failures, persistent warning lights, and any defect that substantially affects safety, value, or use of the vehicle.Florida's lemon law covers: New or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use. Extended warranties and dealer warranties do not typically qualify under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118.REMEDIESUnder Florida's lemon law, successful claimants can receive: Replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). The exact outcome depends on your case and Florida's statutory provisions.Lemon laws often let consumers recover attorney's fees and costs from the manufacturer, so in most successful claims the manufacturer can be ordered to pay our fees. There are no attorney's fees unless we recover for you.ATTORNEY & TRUSTNo. We handle 100% of the process remotely — from your free consultation through your final settlement. No office visits required anywhere in Florida.Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis — no attorney's fees unless we recover for you. In most successful claims, the manufacturer typically pays our fees.You'll have a dedicated Florida lemon law attorney assigned to your case with direct access throughout the entire process. Client TestimonialsWhat Our Clients Are Saying
Easy Lemon has resolved 354 lemon law cases in Florida with an average settlement of $6,100.
“ Smooth and Stress-Free
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“ Received My Refund
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“ Resolved My Case Quickly
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