Chattanooga Lemon Law Attorneys Helping Drivers Take Action Against Defective Vehicles

The Chattanooga Lemon Law was created to protect buyers and lessees who end up with new vehicles that fail to perform properly. If your vehicle repeatedly breaks down or suffers the same defect, you may be eligible for:

• A comparable replacement vehicle
• A full refund including taxes, title, and registration
• A cash settlement for loss in value or repair inconvenience
• Attorney’s fees covered by the manufacturer upon a successful claim

You pay nothing out of pocket — all legal fees are covered by the manufacturer.

Chattanooga Lemon Law applies to:

• New and leased vehicles purchased or registered in Tennessee
• Cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans primarily for personal or household use
• Claims filed within 1 year of purchase or within the manufacturer’s warranty period
• Vehicles with 4 or more failed repair attempts or 30+ cumulative days in the repair shop
• Certain small business vehicles that meet Tennessee’s Lemon Law requirements

Not Covered: Used “as-is” cars, off-road vehicles, or vehicles that have been substantially modified after purchase.

You might qualify if:

• Your vehicle’s defect affects its safety, value, or reliability
• The same problem required 4 or more repair attempts
• The vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more total days
• The issue occurred during the manufacturer’s warranty period or within the first year of ownership

Our Chattanooga legal team can review your repair history and determine eligibility — completely free of charge.

Common issues that may qualify include:

• Engine stalling, overheating, or failure to start
• Transmission slipping or hard shifting
• Steering or braking system malfunctions
• Electrical issues (battery, dashboard lights, or wiring faults)
• Faulty air conditioning or heating systems
• Persistent leaks or unusual noises

If your dealer or manufacturer can’t fix these issues after repeated attempts, you may have a valid Lemon Law claim under Tennessee law.

While Tennessee’s Lemon Law primarily applies to new vehicles, used car owners may still have protection under federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act) or dealer warranty coverage if:

• The vehicle was sold with a written warranty or service agreement
• The dealer failed to repair the defect after several attempts
• The issue arose within the warranty period

Find out if your used car qualifies — your consultation is completely free.