Chrysler Extended Warranty

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Chrysler vehicles come with a base bumper to bumper warranty for three years or 36,000 miles that covers the vehicle against defects in materials and workmanship. Vehicles which were purchased between 11/1/2001 and 7/8/2002 came with a 7 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. This powertrain extended warranty is not transferrable. Vehicles purchased after 7/8/2002 and up to the 2005 model year came with a 7 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty. DaimlerChrysler dropped the powertrain extended warranty on all models starting with the 2006 model year. It can only be assumed that this was done as a cost cutting measure.


	Consider this... When you consider that most people finance their vehicles for five, six or even seven years, you can see how the original three year or 36,000 mile Chrysler warranty leaves you exposed to many years of possible repair expenses. This is why purchasing an extended warranty is such a smart investment.

Maintenance is an important factor in keeping your Chrysler warranty in effect. You must maintain your vehicle in accordance with the maintenance schedule outlined in your owner's manual. Failure to do so could result in the denial of a claim. When reviewing your owner's manual, you will notice two types of maintenance schedules: one for "normal" wear and tear and the other for "severe" wear and tear. By familiarizing yourself with the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, you may find that less maintenance is required than some dealers would lead you to believe.

As part of your Chrysler warranty agreement, you must bring your vehicle to a franchised Chrysler dealership for repairs. However, Chrysler will allow for the occasional exception to the rule. While most people expect that repairs are made with new components, this is usually not the case. Components used to make a repair under your Chrysler warranty may be repaired, remanufactured or reconditioned and not necessarily new - as long as the vehicle works properly.

While adding accessories to your vehicle aftermarket can be a great way to save money, it can also cause you to forfeit coverage on certain vehicle components, if it can be proven that failure of a component was caused by the addition of an aftermarket part. Thoroughly read through the documentation provided with your vehicle to fully understand the limitations of your Chrysler warranty.

You may want to consider a factory backed plan. Factory backed warranties are usually more expensive then those from independant providers and your choices of repair facility may be limited. A good source for a Chrysler extended warranty is www.chryslerwarrantys.com. Compare our pricing with Chrysler backed plans.