When you purchase a new Jeep, you’re not just getting a vehicle; you’re investing in a legacy of adventure and capability. Jeep understands that and backs its vehicles with a solid standard warranty designed to provide peace of mind and protect your investment.
Jeep Standard Warranty: A Detailed Breakdown
Jeep’s Standard Warranty ensures that your vehicle is covered from bumper to bumper, providing comprehensive protection for multiple components and systems. Here’s a closer look at what’s included:
- Basic Limited Warranty: Covers most parts and systems of your vehicle for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This includes defects in materials or workmanship for components such as the engine, transmission, steering, brakes, air conditioning, and electrical system.
- Powertrain Limited Warranty: Offers 5 years or 60,000 miles of coverage for the engine, transmission, and drivetrain, protecting the most crucial components that keep your Jeep running strong.
- Corrosion Perforation Warranty: Provides coverage for 5 years with unlimited miles, safeguarding your vehicle against rust-through on body panels.
- Federal Emissions Warranty: This warranty lasts for 8 years or 80,000 miles, covering specific emissions components to meet federal regulations.
- Safety Restraint System Warranty: Covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years or 60,000 miles, ensuring the safety of you and your passengers.
- Roadside Assistance: Includes 5 years or 60,000 miles of 24/7 roadside assistance for services such as towing, flat tire changes, jump-starts, and more.
These warranties are designed to provide peace of mind and ensure that your Jeep stays protected from the unexpected, whether it’s a mechanical defect or corrosion damage.
Jeep’s Basic Limited Warranty: Bumper-to-Bumper Protection
The cornerstone of Jeep’s warranty coverage is the Basic Limited Warranty, providing comprehensive protection against defects in materials or workmanship. Here’s what you need to know:
Coverage Period: The Jeeep Basic Limited Warranty covers your new Jeep for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
What’s Covered
Jeep’s Basic Limited Warranty offers extensive coverage, designed to protect nearly every part of your new vehicle. This “bumper-to-bumper” warranty safeguards a wide array of components and systems, including:
- Engine: The heart of your Jeep, responsible for generating power and propelling you on your adventures.
- Transmission: The system that transfers power from the engine to the wheels, ensuring smooth gear changes and optimal performance.
- Drivetrain: This encompasses the components that deliver power to the wheels, including the axles, driveshafts, and differentials.
- Electrical System: The intricate network of wiring, sensors, and modules that control various functions within your Jeep.
- Air Conditioning: The system responsible for keeping you cool and comfortable during hot weather.
- Steering: The components that enable you to control the direction of your Jeep, ensuring precise handling and maneuverability.
- Brakes: The critical system that allows you to slow down and stop safely.
In essence, the Basic Limited Warranty covers nearly every part of your Jeep, offering comprehensive protection against unexpected repairs due to defects in materials or workmanship.
Exclusions
While the Basic Limited Warranty is extensive, it’s important to understand its limitations. Certain items and situations are typically excluded from coverage:
- Wear and Tear Items: Components subject to normal wear and tear, such as tires, brake pads, wiper blades, and clutch discs, are not covered. These items are expected to wear out over time and require periodic replacement.
- Maintenance Services: Routine maintenance services, including oil changes, tire rotations, filter replacements, and fluid flushes, are your responsibility as the owner. These services are essential for keeping your Jeep running smoothly and are not considered warranty repairs.
- Damage from Accidents, Misuse, or Modifications: Repairs needed due to accidents, collisions, improper use of the vehicle, or unauthorized modifications are not covered under the warranty.
- Environmental Damage: Damage caused by environmental factors such as hail, floods, tree sap, or acid rain is typically not covered.
Always refer to your warranty booklet for a complete list of exclusions and limitations. If you have any questions or concerns about specific coverage details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Granger Motors. We’re here to help you understand your warranty and ensure you’re fully protected.
Powertrain Limited Warranty: Protecting the Heart of Your Jeep
Jeep’s Powertrain Limited Warranty is designed to give you peace of mind by covering the most essential components that keep your vehicle running smoothly. Here’s a breakdown of what this warranty offers:
Coverage Period: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
The Powertrain Limited Warranty covers your Jeep for either five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. This ensures that the core components are protected for the majority of your vehicle’s early life.
What’s Covered
Engine
Covers repairs related to the engine block, cylinder heads, timing chain, water pump, and other vital engine parts.
Transmission
Protects against defects or damage in the transmission system, including the transmission housing, gears, and seals.
Transfer Case
Ensures the 4x4 system, essential for off-road capabilities, is covered under warranty.
Drive System
Covers the axles, driveshafts, and related components that deliver power to your wheels, a critical part of your Jeep’s drivetrain.
This warranty is ideal for protecting your Jeep’s most critical components, helping you avoid unexpected repair costs that can arise from drivetrain or powertrain issues.
Additional Standard Warranty Coverage
In addition to the Basic and Powertrain Limited Warranties, Jeep provides extra layers of protection to ensure your vehicle is well-covered. Here’s what else is included:
- Corrosion Perforation Warranty: Covers 5 years/Unlimited Miles, ensuring protection against rust-through on the vehicle’s body panels. This coverage is essential for maintaining your Jeep’s exterior over time.
- Federal Emissions Warranty: Jeep complies with federal regulations by offering an 8-year/80,000-mile warranty for specific emissions components, ensuring your Jeep stays environmentally responsible.
- Roadside Assistance: Provides 5 years/60,000 miles of 24/7 roadside assistance for emergencies such as towing, flat tire changes, and jump-starts. Wherever you go, Jeep has you covered on the road or trail.
Understanding Your Warranty: Key Takeaways
To ensure you get the most out of your Jeep’s standard warranty coverage, here are a few tips:
- Read Your Warranty Booklet: Understanding your warranty’s specific terms, including coverage and exclusions, will help you avoid surprises when repairs are needed.
- Follow Maintenance Schedule: Sticking to Jeep’s recommended maintenance schedule ensures that your vehicle remains in peak condition and keeps your warranty valid. This includes regular oil changes, fluid checks, and brake inspections.
- Address Issues Promptly: Don’t wait if you notice any problems with your Jeep. Take it to a Jeep technician for diagnostics and repair while the issue is still manageable—and covered under warranty.
Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plans: Extending Your Peace of Mind
While Jeep’s standard warranty offers excellent protection, many owners seek additional coverage for long-term peace of mind. That’s where Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plans come in.
These extended warranty options provide coverage that goes beyond the factory warranty, allowing you to enjoy more comprehensive protection tailored to your driving habits and needs. Here’s a breakdown of the Mopar plans available:
- Maximum Care: The most comprehensive plan, covering over 5,000 components. It includes coverage for the engine, transmission, steering, air conditioning, electrical systems, and more. Benefits include trip interruption coverage, first-day rental coverage, and car rental allowance.
- Added Care Plus: This plan covers over 850 major components, focusing on essential systems like the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. For additional convenience, it also includes trip interruption and rental car coverage.
- Powertrain Care Plus: A plan designed specifically for the core components of your Jeep’s powertrain, including the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. This plan is ideal for those seeking long-term protection for the most critical systems.
Why Choose a Mopar® Protection Plan?
Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plans offer a variety of benefits designed to enhance your ownership experience:
- Nationwide Service: Coverage is honored at any FCA US LLC dealership in the United States, ensuring that you have access to top-tier service wherever you are.
- Certified Technicians: All repairs are completed by certified technicians using genuine Mopar® parts, so you know your Jeep is in good hands.
- Flexible Payment Plans: Choose a plan that fits your budget, with the option to make affordable monthly payments.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you opt for Maximum Care, Powertrain Care Plus, or another plan, Mopar® offers coverage that extends beyond the standard warranty to provide protection where it matters most.
- Transferable: If you decide to sell your Jeep, most Mopar® Protection Plans are transferable to the next owner, potentially increasing the vehicle’s resale value.
Explore Jeep Warranty and Mopar Protection at Granger Motors
Your Jeep is built for adventure, but even the most rugged vehicles can benefit from extra protection. Whether you’re exploring Jeep’s standard warranty or looking to extend your coverage with a Mopar® Protection Plan, Granger Motors is here to help you navigate your options and find the plan that works best for you.
Get a quote today to learn more about Jeep warranties and Mopar® protection plans. Let’s keep your Jeep running smoothly and ready for every adventure ahead!
Jeep Standard Warranty FAQs:
What does the Jeep standard warranty cover?
The Basic Limited Warranty covers most parts and systems for 3 years or 36,000 miles, including the engine, transmission, steering, brakes, air conditioning, and electrical system. Additionally, the Powertrain Limited Warranty offers 5 years or 60,000 miles of protection for critical components like the engine, transmission, and drivetrain.
How long does the Jeep Powertrain Warranty last?
The Jeep Powertrain Warranty provides coverage for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It ensures protection for vital systems like the engine, transmission, transfer case, and drive system. This warranty is designed to offer long-term protection for your vehicle’s core components.
What is not covered under the Jeep standard warranty?
Items not covered include wear and tear components like tires, brake pads, and wiper blades. Additionally, routine maintenance services, such as oil changes, filter replacements, and tire rotations, are the owner’s responsibility. Damage caused by accidents, misuse, or environmental factors is also excluded.
Can I extend my Jeep warranty?
Yes, you can extend your warranty with Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plans. Options like Maximum Care cover over 5,000 components, while Added Care Plus and Powertrain Care Plus offer extended protection for major systems like the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. These plans provide additional benefits like trip interruption coverage and rental car allowance.
What are the additional benefits of Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plans?
Mopar® plans offer nationwide service, certified technicians, and genuine parts. They also include roadside assistance, trip interruption coverage, and transferability to increase your vehicle’s resale value. Flexible payment plans make it easy to fit extended coverage into your budget.