Lemon Law Attorneys · Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo, MS
Lemon Law Attorneys

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How your Mississippi claim gets built

Our lemon law work is directed by Steven P. Nassi, Esq., Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C. A Mississippi claim gets built on two things: the Mississippi lemon law statute, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which applies in all fifty states. Send the repair orders and the purchase or lease paperwork, and we can tell you which of the two fits your vehicle.

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Mississippi Lemon Law Thresholds

✓ 3 repair attempts for the same defect
✓ 15 cumulative working days out of service
✓ Filing deadline: Within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier

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Tupelo Lemon Law

Tupelo Lemon Law Basics

Tupelo drivers file under Mississippi's statute, Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165. If the dealer can't fix a warranty defect after 3 repair attempts for the same defect, or the car sits in the shop for 15 cumulative working days, you can ask for a refund, a replacement or a cash payment. The manufacturer can also be ordered to pay your attorney's fees. Statute text, filing deadlines and how used cars are treated are on our Mississippi Lemon Law Attorneys page.

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Step by Step

How a Tupelo Lemon Law Claim Works

From first contact to final settlement, here's exactly what happens when you work with Easy Lemon in Tupelo.

Document Your Repairs

Save every repair order from your Tupelo dealership. Under MS lemon law, written proof of repair attempts is required.

Free Case Evaluation

We review your repair history and determine if your vehicle qualifies under Mississippi's statute. No obligation. No attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

We File the Claim

Our attorneys handle all paperwork, including the mandatory manufacturer notification required by MS law.

You Get Compensated

Receive your refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement. No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.

Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165

Is Your Tupelo Car a Lemon? Mississippi's 3-Step Test

Does 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 Tupelo, common qualifying defects include:

⚠️AC/COOLING FAILURE from northeast Mississippi summer heat exceeding 95°F with oppressive humidity
⚠️TRANSMISSION FAILURE from US-78 corridor traffic through the Tupelo commercial strip
⚠️SUSPENSION DAMAGE from rough road surfaces on Main Street, Gloster Street, and McCullough Boulevard
⚠️ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION from severe thunderstorm and tornado-prone conditions in the Tupelo area

Have You Met the Repair Attempt Threshold?

Mississippi's Lemon Law triggers when any of these conditions are met, so long as you bring your claim within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier:

3️⃣ 3 repair attempts for the same defect at an authorized dealership

📅 15 cumulative working days out of service for any combination of defects

Did It Happen Within the Rights Period?

The clock starts on the day you take delivery of your vehicle, not when you first report the defect, not when you file a complaint. Under Mississippi law, a claim must generally be brought within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier. 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.

Tupelo Driving Environment

Tupelo Driving Conditions & Why Defects Emerge Here

Tupelo's intense heat and humidity combination is one of the most punishing vehicle environments in America. Here is how local conditions contribute to defects.

🗺️ Local Driving Demands

Tupelo drivers navigate demanding corridors including US-78, US-45, and MS-6 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 US-78/US-45 interchange and the Natchez Trace Parkway overpass 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.

🌡️ Heat & Humidity Damage

Tupelo's combination of high heat and humidity creates a punishing environment for vehicles. Moisture infiltrates electrical connections causing intermittent faults, HVAC systems run under extreme load, and heat cycles stress engine gaskets and seals.

🌡️ Sustained Heat & Humidity

Tupelo's prolonged heat and humidity create sustained stress on HVAC compressors, cooling systems, and electrical wiring. Moisture-driven corrosion accelerates component failure faster than in dry climates. Mississippi's Lemon Law recognizes these failures as a substantial impairment.

🚗 Heavy Commuter Traffic

Tupelo's major traffic corridors including US-78, US-45, and MS-6 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.

NHTSA Recalls

Newest Vehicle Recalls on File

NHTSA recall records are national, not filed by state. These are the three newest vehicle recalls in our NHTSA mirror; they are not Mississippi-specific.

Volvo Bus Corporation · Sep 18, 2026

Incorrect Emergency Exit Identification Label/FMVSS 217

Component: EQUIPMENT. NHTSA campaign 26V600000 (manufacturer SR26-84).

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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Sep 17, 2026

Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle

Component: STEERING. NHTSA campaign 26V598000 (manufacturer 26TA19 / 26LA09).

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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Sep 17, 2026

Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NHTSA campaign 26V599000 (manufacturer E008).

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Full list, updated from NHTSA: easylemon.com/recalls. A recall alone is not a lemon law claim; unrepaired defects after reasonable attempts are.

What the Statute Says

Mississippi Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act: The Rules That Decide a Tupelo Claim

Repair-attempt presumption in Mississippi

3 repair attempts for the same defect, or 15 cumulative working days out of service.

Arbitration before suit

Yes - a consumer must first resort to the manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement procedure if it complies with 16 C.F.R. Part 703.

Filing deadline

Within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier.

Notable provisions of Mississippi Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act

Mississippi sets a low threshold — 3 repair attempts, or 15 working days out of service. Written notice to the manufacturer is required, after which the manufacturer has 10 working days to conform the vehicle to the warranty.

Your Team

Meet Your Legal Team

Steven Nassi, Esq., Founder & Managing Partner

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.

Service Area

Serving Tupelo & Surrounding Mississippi Communities

📍 Tupelo Neighborhoods

Downtown, North Tupelo, Mill Village, Joyner

🏖️ Lee County

Saltillo, Verona, Plantersville, Nettleton

Your Rights Under MS Law

What The Manufacturer Owes You

If your Tupelo vehicle qualifies under MS law, 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.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about filing a lemon law claim in Tupelo, Mississippi.

PROCESS & TIMELINE

The clock under Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165 starts with the repair history: 3 repair attempts for the same defect, or 15 cumulative working days out of service. Once your repair orders show that, Easy Lemon sends the written demand to the manufacturer; most Mississippi cases settle at that stage without a lawsuit. The Mississippi filing deadline is within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier.

Every repair order from your Tupelo dealership, the purchase or lease contract and the warranty booklet. Under Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165 the claim rests on those repair orders: 3 repair attempts for the same defect, or 15 cumulative working days out of service. The Mississippi filing deadline is within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier.

Most lemon law cases we handle for Tupelo drivers settle with the manufacturer before a lawsuit is filed. On arbitration, the Mississippi rule is: a consumer must first resort to the manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement procedure if it complies with 16 C.F.R. Part 703. We prepare that filing for you.

ELIGIBILITY

Under Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165, your car may qualify if a warranty-covered defect survives 3 repair attempts for the same defect, or 15 cumulative working days out of service. The statute covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Mississippi for personal, family, or household use.

REMEDIES

Under Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165, the statutory remedy is replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). Which one applies depends on your repair history and the manufacturer.

ATTORNEY & TRUST

No. Nothing in Miss. Code §63-17-151 to §63-17-165 requires you to appear anywhere to open a claim; on arbitration, the Mississippi rule is: a consumer must first resort to the manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement procedure if it complies with 16 C.F.R. Part 703. Easy Lemon's offices are in Manhasset NY, Newark NJ, Miami FL and Dallas TX, and we run Mississippi cases by phone, email and e-signature: an intake call, a document upload (repair orders, purchase or lease contract, warranty booklet), a written demand to the manufacturer, then settlement paperwork. What you should watch instead of a calendar of appointments is the clock: the Mississippi filing deadline is within 1 year after the express warranty expires or 18 months from original delivery, whichever is earlier. Start the file as soon as you are near 3 repair attempts for the same defect.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

Easy Lemon has handled 1,500+ lemon law matters^‡.

“Working with Easy Lemon could not have been easier, I honestly wish I knew about them when I’ve had trouble with a car several years ago. Communication with them was always quick, clear, and they made sure I understood everything/next steps. They were able to get me my best case scenario outcome!”

Guya Gold

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“Easy Lemon made filling a claim super easy! Communication was excellent. When I needed to communicate additional information, or ask questions, they were quick to respond. Very professional. After the first offer was made, they were able to negotiate a better offer! I highly recommend to use them!”

Greg Lampton

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“I honestly didn't think I had a case. My Subaru's engine consumed a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. Dealer said it was 'within spec.' Did that three times. I just figured I'd live with it.
My brother-in-law, a mechanic, said 'that's not normal for a modern engine. Call someone.' So I did. I spoke to Steven Nassi at Easy Lemon.
He explained that excessive oil consumption is a known defect in certain Subaru engines. He'd handled similar cases. He said, 'They tell you it's normal because they don't want to replace the short block.' He already knew the internal service bulletins.
His team filed the claim. Subaru settled with a cash payment that covered my oil expenses and then some. I was genuinely surprised it worked.
Why different? Steven saw a pattern I didn't know existed. They don't just take cases; they know manufacturer secrets.”