New Drivetrain Warranty better than old 7/70!

[E55 KEV]

Originally Posted by CanadaCraig

...but will they buy another IF Chrysler decides to drop the lifetime warranty a few years from now? I know I wouldn't. I mean - why give up a car that is warrantied for as long as I own it for a new one that is only warrantied for a few years?!

If they drop the program it will not affect those already in the program. My 2005 7 year/70,000 mile drivetrain warranty is still good for 2005 owners even after they dropped the warranty for 2006 Models.

[GoofyTimL]

See that's just the thing that doesn't make sense to me. They dropped the 7/70 warranty for 2006... now they're saying "Lifetime warranty" for a 2006 if it hasn't sold by today. That's just NUTZ! There could be Heritage Editions, like mine, maybe even made earlier than mine that haven't sold, but now do. They get lifetime... and I get 3/36? Make no sense at all!

[joey]

The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components – engine, transmission and drive system. The new powertrain warranty is limited to the first registered owner or retail lessee.

Only applies to first owner. Warranty is not transferable. So what happens to the second owner if they buy a 1 year old car?

[Tim Skelton]

Originally Posted by joey

. . . Only applies to first owner. Warranty is not transferable. So what happens to the second owner if they buy a 1 year old car?

Chrysler doesn't care. It's only there to move cars off the lot. Any benefit to the consumer is just incidental.

[ResumeSpeed]

Originally Posted by joey

[i]...So what happens to the second owner if they buy a 1 year old car?

The standard 3/36 warranty applies.

[ResumeSpeed]

LIFETIME POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

2006, 2007 and 2008 Model Year Vehicles Sold and Delivered On or After July 26, 2007

At the expiration of the 3 year/36,000 mile Basic Limited Warranty, DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC extends to the original purchaser or retail lessee of each 2006 model year, 2007 model year and 2008 model year Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle sold and delivered on or after July 26, 2007 limited powertrain warranty for the lifetime of that original purchaser or retail lessee.

LIFETIME POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

A. Who is Covered?
You are covered by the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty if you are the first registered owner or lessee for use of the vehicle. Subsequent owners or lessees, even if they are within the same family or business, are not covered. Successor business entities or persons to whom the vehicle is transferred by operation of law are also not covered.

B. What’s Covered:
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a powertrain component listed in section E below that is defective in workmanship and materials. There is no coverage for towing in the event of disablement.

C. When It Begins:
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty begins at the end of the Basic Limited Warranty.

D. Excluded Vehicles:
SRT vehicles, Sprinter vehicles, diesel equipped vehicles, all Ram Cab/Chassis vehicles, rental vehicles and government vehicles are not covered. Vehicles used as a police vehicle, taxi, limousine, postal delivery vehicle, or ambulance are not covered by the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty.

E. Parts Covered:
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty covers these parts and components of your vehicle’s powertrain supplied by DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC:

- Gasoline Engine: Cylinder block and all internal parts; cylinder head assemblies; timing case, timing chain, timing belt, gears and sprockets; vibration damper; oil pump; water pump and housing; intake and exhaust manifolds; flywheel with starter ring gear; core plugs; valve covers; oil pan; turbocharger housing and internal parts; turbocharger wastegate actuator; supercharger; serpentine belt tensioner; seals and gaskets for listed components only.

- Transmission: Transmission case and all internal parts; torque converter; drive/flex plate; transmission range switch; transmission control module; bell housing; oil pan; seals and gaskets for listed components only.

NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PARTS ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.

- Front Wheel Drive: Transaxle case and all internal parts; axle shaft assemblies; constant velocity joints and boots; differential cover; oil pan; transaxle speed sensors; transaxle solenoid assembly; PRNDL position switch; transaxle electronic controller; torque converter; seals and gaskets for listed components only.

- All Wheel Drive (AWD): Power transfer unit and all internal parts; viscous coupler; axle housing and all internal parts; constant velocity joints and boots; driveshaft and axle shaft assemblies; differential carrier assembly and all internal parts; output ball bearing; output flange; end cover; overrunning clutch; vacuum motor; torque tube; pinion spacer and shim, seals and gaskets for listed components only.

- Rear Wheel Drive: Rear axle housing and all internal parts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings; drive shaft assemblies; drive shaft center bearings; universal joints and yokes; seals and gaskets for listed components only.

- Four-Wheel Drive (4X4): Transfer case and all internal parts; transfer case control module and shift mode motor assembly; axle housing and all internal parts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings; drive shafts assemblies (front and rear); drive shaft center bearings; universal joints and yokes; disconnect housing assembly; seals and gaskets for the listed components only.

F. When Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty Does Not Apply:
You are not covered by the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty if you are a second or subsequent owner of the vehicle.

Note: In the event of an ownership change the 3 year or 36,000 miles Basic Limited Warranty will stay with the vehicle regardless of ownership.

G. Inspections:
In order to maintain the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty, the person or entity covered by this Powertrain Limited Warranty must have a powertrain inspection performed by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer once every 5 years. This inspection will be performed at no charge. The inspection must be made within sixty (60) days of each 5 year anniversary of the in-service date of the vehicle. You must have the inspection performed to continue this coverage.

H. Other Provisions of This Powertrain Limited Warranty:
All other terms of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including the Section 1 (Your Rights Under These Limited Warranties) and Section 3 (What’s Not Covered) apply to this Powertrain Limited Warranty.

I. Towing:
Vehicles subject to the Limited Lifetime Powertrain Warranty coverage will have 24- Hour Towing Assistance service available during the 3/36 Basic Limited Warranty, regardless of ownership. Any repairs needed to the powertrain after the expiration of the 3/36 Basic Limited Warranty will not be eligible for towing assistance.

This document supplements the warranties and conditions described in the vehicle’s Warranty Information book.
No other coverages are altered or extended based on this supplement.

[Kenpo300C]

So does this apply to used vehicles still under warranty? Is it for new owners or new vehicles? I am looking at an 05 with 20000 miles would this be covered if I bought in a week or two?

[kevenj]

Originally Posted by Kenpo300C

So does this apply to used vehicles still under warranty? Is it for new owners or new vehicles? I am looking at an 05 with 20000 miles would this be covered if I bought in a week or two?

it is for NEW vehicles sold starting yesterday.

If you buy an '05 your warranty will be whatever is remaining of the 3/36 (so 16,000 miles or however many months until the car is 3 years old....) and you will be able to transfer the remainder of the 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150 fee PROVIDED you are the SECOND owner of the car. Third and subsequent owners cannot transfer the powertrain warranty.

This new powertrain warranty isn't that complicated (as far as what vehicles are covered). If you bought it before yesterday you don't get it. I bought my 2007 Ram 1500 in April and I have 3/36 only. If I bought the same truck today I'd get the new powertrain wty. They are not gonna make it retroactive!