New Drivetrain Warranty better than old 7/70!

[E55 KEV]

Chrysler Introduces New ‘Best-in-Industry’ Lifetime Powertrain Warranty
on Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Vehicles

The New Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty – the first from an OEM and the longest in the industry – is a statement of confidence in the reliability of Chrysler products
Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components – engine, transmission and drive system
Provides worry-free ownership for new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge owners

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jul 26, 2007 - Chrysler today announced that the Company would extend its powertrain warranty from the 3-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty to a new Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. The new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty applies to most new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles purchased from dealer inventory and delivered on or after July 26, 2007.

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. Customers should contact dealers for details on vehicle selection.

“This new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is a statement of confidence to our customers to the reliability of their powertrain. It’s peace-of-mind reassurance for as long as they own the vehicle,” said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President – North America, Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts, Chrysler Group.

To continue warranty coverage, the owner must have a powertrain inspection performed by an authorized Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealer once every 5 years. This inspection will be performed at no charge. The inspection must be made within 60 days of each 5-year anniversary of the warranty start date of the vehicle.

Landry added, “The new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty underscores our focus on quality and customer satisfaction. It demonstrates our commitment to customers and the confidence we have in our ability to produce quality, reliable and durable vehicles. That’s why we put ‘lifetime’ on it.”

Customers may visit Chrysler.com, Jeep.com and Dodge.com for more information. A warranty promotion – print, radio, television and Internet – begins Friday, July 27.

[GoofyTimL]

Cool! Both my vehicles will qualify for this I guess! Whoohoo...

[bigjonsrt]

Originally Posted by GoofyTimL

Cool! Both my vehicles will qualify for this I guess! Whoohoo...

you must buy the vehicle from today on. i bought mine last month and it will not be covered

[E55 KEV]

Originally Posted by GoofyTimL

Cool! Both my vehicles will qualify for this I guess! Whoohoo...

How's that? It is not retroactive or grandfather.

"new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles purchased from dealer inventory and delivered on or after July 26, 2007."

[300thebomb]

Is this for the US only? Would Canada be included?

[E55 KEV]

some fine print. excludes SRT:

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.

[E55 KEV]

Applies to leftover new 2006 and 2007 models:

"LIFETIME POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
2006 Model Year Vehicles and 2007 Model Year Vehicles and 2008 Model Year Vehicles
Sold and Delivered On or After July 26, 2007
Supplement to the 2006 and the 2007 and the 2008 Model Year
Warranty Information Books
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."

[cmego]

And my 7-year-old was just asking whether he would get daddy's car when he grows up....

[CUEBALL]

Man, that sounds great!!

just might need to beef up some dealers customer service skills to deal with the increased commitment.

[CanadaCraig]

Hi Guys!!

That sounds great!! [Except for the fact that SRT's are not included] And yet - I'm not so sure. Yes - it might get people to buy a new Chrysler - 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?! I would prefer a 10 year completely transferable bumper to bumper warranty. Of all the cars I've owned I've only kept one longer than 10 years. But that's me!!

Craig!!