Dodge offering a LIFETIME powertrain warranty?

[67CamaroRSSS]

note to self: dont become a chrysler tech

Why not? You'd be employed for "life"

[310stanger]

Why not? You'd be employed for "life"

warranty pay sucks horse cock.

[derrinx]

[jrc1122]

I took a Hyundai in for service years ago. It was covered 10 yr powertrain and 5 year bumper to bumper.

My wiper wasn't moving so I took it in. Turns out the bolt was loose.

It had about 14k miles on it. They said tightening of bolts are only for 1 year or 12k miles.

They tried to charge me for the whole visit. I made a huge stink. (not literally) And said that F'ing bolt is placed between the bumpers and by GOD they will cover it.

I went as far to argue-- If all the bolts on the car where loose and the damn car rattled apart, let me guess it wouldn't be covered? because it was 2k miles over 12k.

I told them Wipers was a huge safety issue. If i got caught in the snow, or rain and I had no way to see the road and subsequently I wreck and I die, all because they built such a shitty product that the wipers stopped working after 14k miles. Then wouldn't the public love to know that the new car I just bought was refused to be fixed under warranty.

I was mad!

Long story short-- they covered it.

I swore I would never buy another Hyundai. Years later, I bought another one. lol ---- They have such horrible resale values and I love to trade in.. When will I ever learn . lol

[pecha]

Doubt it will be that easy...I mean how many of you have taken your car in for warranty work only to find out that little bolt attached to whatever broke is not covered so now that part is not covered.

The fine print will probably be worse than at willy wonkas factory.

I took my idea from 05 GTO's manual that states you have to check your engine oil level at EVERY fill up.

[gd1996]

People don't keep their vehicles that long anymore... not many people who can afford a new car will still be driving that car in 5-10 years. Good marketing, will be nice to know on my new challenger

[Hi-Po]

I took my idea from 05 GTO's manual that states you have to check your engine oil level at EVERY fill up.

Every car I have ever owned has said that in the owners manual

[derrinx]

People don't keep their vehicles that long anymore... not many people who can afford a new car will still be driving that car in 5-10 years. Good marketing, will be nice to know on my new challenger

not on srt models haha

[BULLET_WS6]

my dads getting a 2007 laramie edition dakote tomorrow... comes with the warrarnty good for him cuz he will keep that thing forever like his 93 dakota he still has... but just out of curiosity ... i know yall said it doesnt transfer... but what do they consider lifetime... cuz if you think about it they could say.. hey this cars dead... aka the lifetime warrantys no good sure they wouldnt but does anyone know

[secondgearscratch]

chrysler makes some appealing cars, it just seems like they take a shit in very weird areas (not literally of course). my dad has gone through like two transmission computers or whatever the fuck they have and has had the radio and the ignition fuck up simoultaneously and has had the hazard lights randomly go off...

i wont touch a chrysler product...theyre possessed. they run off joo joo beans from the louisiana bayou and smelted nazi gustapo badges.

cant chance my sanity or safety.

but the lifetime warranty sounds great!

[whitelightnin99]

hopefully other manufacturers will begin to follow suit or up the bar another notch

[02ultraZ]

I bet that along with the warranty you have to be on time every time for all of the recommended maintenance for the vehicle. And on top of that all of that maintenance must be done at a dodge dealership. So you will be paying dealer prices each time you get it lubed up. Will this warranty even allow you to change your oil? If you are not a chrysler tech, then you may change the oil incorrectly(according to the dealership) then the vehicle will not be covered if a part fails. I wouldn't judge this warranty until all of the find print is comprehended.

[SeVeReDiStOrTiOn]

^^^Good point...and forget about mods

[02ultraZ]

Yea i didn't even think about mods...good point also.

[SexOnWheels]

This is a good new offering and I hope the 'big three' all follow the leader and give this warrenty as well.

This could help me control modding the hell out of the new 5th gen 'vert I plan to purchase.

I really want to have this one as a street car and not turn it into another race car!

[b.lee]

Thats BS its not offered on the Cummins, they need a warranty to cover the rest of the truck that falls apart around the Cummins engine. Oh well, I don't have 50k to spend on a truck anyways. I'll stick with my 96 Cummins, aka 600ft lbs of torque and 36 lbs of boost. =) Dodge's best move ever, Signing a deal with Cummins.

Sounds like a good idea tho, I'd think it'd boost sales quite a bit.

[rbob93]

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.
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. NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PARTS ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.
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.
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.
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.
81-016-8057 Gas Vehicles


I wonder how many parts will be found defective in workmanship or materials

[whitelightnin99]

yeah, none of that BS would make me buy a dodge anyways. it all looks good on paper but they can still weasel out of it if they really want to.

[Zapper2003]

nice find rbob93

[INMY01TA]

Dont think Dodge would do it if they planned on losing money on it. At 25,000miles you prolly have to have the fuel injectors "serviced" for about $450 and so on.