What is a Lemon Under Mississippi Lemon Law?

Mississippi Lemon Law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks that are purchased in Mississippi, including used vehicles that are still under the manufacturer's original warranty. It also covers demonstrators and lease-purchase vehicles sold with a manufacturer's warranty, as well as the motorized portions of an RV. In order to be considered a "lemon," the vehicle must meet the following requirements:

• Does not conform to the manufacturer's express warranty
• Has substantial defects affecting the use, safety or value of the vehicle
• Has manufacturer's defects that occurred during the first year from the delivery date or before the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty (whichever period ends first)
• Has been taken in three times for the same problem or has been out of service for a cumulative total of 15 business days
• The manufacturer or dealer has been notified in writing of the defect and has been given a final opportunity to repair it
• The owner has participated in the manufacturer's informal dispute resolution process
• Is driven primarily for personal, family, or household purposes