new Dodge warranty

[project]

In case you have heard about the life-time warranty for the original owner, on many of the Dodge vehicles including trucks, may be a winner for some. Except for the fact its doesn"t cover diesels. If a gas engine suits you, its worth looking into .

 

[MrJimi]

I've been seeing that on TV and my question is??
Who's lifetime, ours or the vehicle and what don't it cover?

 

[BTI]

Do you have to have all maintenance work done by them??
Even if not, we've all seen the stories about dealers and corporate "getting out of it"
You better have some very good documentation towards the end.
BTI

 

[KAB]

If the upload works here is a copy of what was sent to the dealers regaurding the warranty. (each attachment is 1 page of the fax)

Kurt

 

[Z-Michigan]

It doesn't appear to have any "gotchas". You do have to get the vehicle inspected every 5 years, but it's stated to be a free inspection at any Chrysler family dealership.

I actually was test-driving a Durango last night, and the salesman (who I know and have bought from before) told be bluntly that Chrysler is banking on the fact that people who buy new generally switch vehicles after just a couple years and the warranty isn't transferable. If you're the exception who keeps a new vehicle forever, it sounds like an excellent deal.

 

[BigMccorm]

Does the warranty cover upgrades you do to the vehicle? I am talking about installing chips and lift kits and such. I'm curious if it will still cover the routine maintenance of the vehicle. Just Curious.

 

[dgl24087]

Does the warranty cover upgrades you do to the vehicle? I am talking about installing chips and lift kits and such. I'm curious if it will still cover the routine maintenance of the vehicle. Just Curious.

Any modifications such as chips and suspension modifications generally void warranties.

 

[project]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BigMccorm
Does the warranty cover upgrades you do to the vehicle? I am talking about installing chips and lift kits and such. I'm curious if it will still cover the routine maintenance of the vehicle. Just Curious


I contacted Banks sometime ago and asked that same question. They replied it will not void your warranty. I also contacted my Ford service dept. and they would not commit to how Ford would react. I certainly would like to hear from anyone that has challenged this. Personally, I was afraid to test it.

 

[BTI]

Upgrades are a grey area......

BTI

 

[BrianW]

Any modifications such as chips and suspension modifications generally void warranties.

Not according to the law stated in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Dummies::Keeping Your Mod's Warranty Intact

 

[Magnum300]

I heard that it do not apply to the diesel models

 

[Z-Michigan]

That's correct if you read the four pages that were posted earlier.

 

[john_bud]

The Famous "M&M" act isn't really applicable. If you modify the vehicle beyond factory performance levels you are techically "abusing" the vehicle and they don't cover you in that case. Activities like racing, sled pulling, lift kits, monster tires, ect are seen as stressing the vehicle beyond design parameters and the OEM will VOID your warranty no questions asked.

Is it a "grey area"? Is it possible you may get things warranted in spite of it? Maybe. But, do you have the ten's to hundred's of thousands of dollars in legal fees to fight it for years? Best advice is to never take a modified vehicle to a dealer and expect warranty service.

If you want the warranty with no issues or surprises, don't mod until the warranty period is out. If you can't wait, don't expect "issue free" warranty coverage.


Remember the old adage, "If you want to play, you have to pay". There have been cases where people have had dealer known mods done and a factory rep inspects the vehicle and voids it out. Remember, the dealer is NOT the one backing the warranty, the factory is. Here's an example. Chevy won't even diagnose transmission issues if you have non-factory sized tires. I'm sure the other companies are similar.

 

[BrianW]

Is it a "grey area"? Is it possible you may get things warranted in spite of it? Maybe. But, do you have the ten's to hundred's of thousands of dollars in legal fees to fight it for years? Best advice is to never take a modified vehicle to a dealer and expect warranty service.

I agree totally! You will win in court, but you might pay more than the repair cost in legal fees unless you can get the aftermarket product company to back you.