State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026

Mississippi lemon law

Verified against the statute / official state publicationMiss. Code §§63-17-151–63-17-165 (Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act)

The short version

Only 3 attempts or 15 working days — a low bar, but a short window: the warranty term or 1 year.
The filing deadline is the earlier of two clocks — many owners watch the wrong one.
Final attempt: 10 working days after your written notice.

Run your repair log for Mississippi

The presumption — Mississippi's numbers

Presumption window	The window is the earlier of the warranty term or 1 year after delivery.
Same defect	3+ repair attempts
Days out of service	15+ business days — 15 or more WORKING days out of service (routine-maintenance downtime doesn't count).

The presumption is the set of numbers that shifts the burden to the manufacturer. A claim can exist outside the presumption — it is a shortcut, not the whole road. Read why.

The buyback — Mississippi's formula

Mississippi allows a reasonable allowance for use with no published formula. This checker refuses to invent the number.

Notice and procedure

Written notification to the manufacturer gives it a final opportunity: it must contact you and complete the repair within 10 working days after the vehicle reaches the designated facility.

Dispute route: If the manufacturer maintains a qualified informal dispute procedure, it must be used before suit.

Attorney's fees: Mississippi provides attorney's fees to a prevailing consumer.

Your deadline

File by the earlier of 1 year after the warranty term ends or 18 months after original delivery.

Who and what is covered

New vehicles	Covered
Leased vehicles	Covered in defined situations — see notes
Used vehicles	Covered in defined situations — see notes
Motorcycles	Not covered
RV / motor home	Covered — chassis / powertrain only

Motorcycles and mopeds are excluded; motor-home add-on components are excluded (the chassis is covered).
Leased vehicles are covered only through a lease-purchase; ordinary leases appear not to be covered.

Included in the $39 Lemon Verdict Pack

Your repair-log tracker, the Mississippi notice letter, the buyback worksheet on Mississippi's formula, and your deadline calendar.

See the Lemon Verdict Pack

Sources

Miss. Code §63-17-153(3) (presumption)
Miss. Code §63-17-157 (notice + final attempt)

Checked October 23, 2026. Laws change; if your claim is close to a line, verify the current statute or ask a lawyer in Mississippi. This page is information, not legal advice.