Jeep Warranty Guide — Coverage and Benefits

Every auto manufacturer, including Jeep, uses car warranties to protect buyers against mechanical issues and breakdowns. It’s important to understand the factory warranty to know what’s covered if something goes wrong and what repairs you may need to pay yourself.

Introduction to the Jeep Warranty

Jeep’s factory warranty is essentially a promise that they will cover the cost of repairs if something goes wrong with one or more of the covered components during the warranty period.

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The Importance of Understanding Your Jeep’s Warranty

Understanding your Jeep warranty is essential; knowing what’s covered can help protect your investment and avoid expensive repairs. If you’re informed about the terms of the coverage and what’s included, it’s easier to decide on service contracts and other products that the dealership might offer.

Detailed Breakdown of Jeep’s Factory Warranty Coverage

Every new Jeep comes with a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a powertrain warranty lasting five years or 60,000 miles. Each of these covers specific components, and there are other warranties to cover additional items.

Jeep Powertrain Limited Warranty Explained

Jeep has a limited powertrain warranty covering the transmission, engine, and drivetrain. It’s good for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Jeep Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty Coverage

The basic warranty is a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty covering all of a Jeep’s parts and systems except for the exclusions listed in the warranty. Items that are not covered include tires and accessories added after your Jeep leaves the production plant.

 Specifics on Corrosion and Emissions Warranties

Jeep offers two corrosion warranties: a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty covering all the panels and a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty covering just the vehicle’s exterior.

Exceptions and Exclusions: What’s Not Covered?

Knowing what is not included in your Jeep manufacturer warranty is also important. It excludes routine maintenance, damage caused by aftermarket parts, damage to the interior, and damage due to an accident or environmental factors such as weather.

Other exclusions include damage caused by negligence or abuse, damage during cleaning or polishing, and damage caused by misuse, such as driving over a curb or carrying too much weight.

MOPAR Extended Warranty for Your Jeep

Since the factory warranty lasts for three or five years and your Jeep will keep going long after that, MOPAR offers Jeep extended warranties to cover the expenses of repairs after the original warranty runs out.

Benefits of Opting for MOPAR Vehicle Protection Plans

When you opt for a MOPAR Vehicle Protection plan, you can save money in the long run if you need extensive repairs. MOPAR offers two levels of protection. Maximum Care covers over 5,000 components and lasts eight years or 125,000 miles.

The Added Care Plus covers 800 different components and the powertrain. You can choose from a lifetime plan or other plans ranging from five to eight years and 60,000 to 125,000 miles.

Understanding Extended Warranty Costs

The Jeep extended warranty cost varies depending on your vehicle and the level of protection.

Third-Party Extended Warranties: Worth Considering?

While MOPAR offers a comprehensive extended warranty, other third-party warranty companies also offer coverage when the factory warranty expires. You should carefully consider the pros and cons of going with a third party.

A third-party warranty company offers more flexibility if you want to choose your own repair shop, and you can wait until after the purchase to choose a plan. You can still have your Jeep repaired at a Jeep dealership; it’s the best place to have your Jeep fixed when something goes wrong because they have factory-trained and certified technicians.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jeep Warranties

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Jeep warranties.

Is My Jeep Warranty Transferable?

Yes. If a Jeep is sold to a new owner during the warranty period, the warranty transfers to the new owner. The MOPAR Vehicle Protection Plan is also transferable if the Jeep is sold to a new owner.

Are Damages from Off-Roading Covered?

In general, driving over off-road terrain doesn’t void your Jeep warranty, but most damage caused by off-road driving is not covered under the factory warranty. Off-road driving is not considered normal driving conditions, so damage that occurs when driving off-road must be paid out of pocket.

How To Check Your Jeep’s Warranty Status

You can check the status of your Jeep warranty by going to the Jeep vehicle dashboard online and logging into your account. You can also check your Jeep warranty status by vehicle identification number, or VIN.

The Jeep vehicle dashboard will also have the warranty booklet with all the information you need about what is covered.

Tips for Keeping Your Warranty Intact

The best way to ensure your Jeep warranty stays intact is to avoid making any changes to the vehicle and forgoing aftermarket parts. Always have repairs done at an authorized Jeep dealer, and keep all your receipts. It’s also important to have your Jeep serviced regularly. The repairs may not be covered if neglect is determined to cause damage.

Read the warranty booklet to learn what circumstances may lead to voiding the warranty. Many Jeep owners like installing modifications and upgrades to improve off-road performance, so make sure you know what mods could void the warranty.

Jeep Warranty Claims: Best Practices and Steps To Follow

Contact any authorized Jeep dealer to file a warranty claim. They will be able to walk you through completing the repairs and filing the claim.

Stay Informed About Your Jeep Warranty

If you have any questions about your current Jeep’s warranty or you are considering buying a Jeep and want to know more about how the warranty works, come to Gerry Lane Enterprises in Baton Rouge or Francisville, Louisiana. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff can answer all of your questions, including those about financing. Stop by and see us today, or give us a call. We’d love to help.