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Jeep 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. Evidently, the cost of these powertrain warranties were cutting into Chrylser's profit margins.
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Maintenance is so important to the warranty of your Jeep that a dealership can refuse a claim if they can verify that the component failure is due to lack of maintenance. If you do a lot of stop and go driving, idle for long periods of time or drive in dusty areas, it would be best to follow the severe maintenance schedule outlined in your Jeep owner's manual. These are just a few of the reasons to follow the severe guidelines. Be sure to read your owner's manual for more detailed instructions.
Many vehicle owners prefer to perform routine maintenance more frequently than the Jeep manual recommends since preventative maintenance is less expensive than replacing major drive-train components down the road. Keeping track of all maintenance performed on your vehicle by saving receipts and maintaining a record log is the best way to avoid issues with your warranty claims.
It is not necessary to go to the Jeep dealership for non-warranty repairs and maintenance. If you can find a reputable independent shop that you trust, they are usually less expensive than the dealership and provide their own warranties on work and repairs. If possible, verify that they use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts for repairs (they are guaranteed for fit and compatibility) or at least high quality aftermarket parts. However, for warranty repairs, you should go to the dealership outside of an emergency.
The sale of aftermarket parts is a huge industry. They can be very cost effective over the dealership, but can also void a warranty if they are the direct cause of a component failure. Some vehicle owners choose to change their own air filters and sparks plugs and even change their own oil. The law protects the consumer's right to use aftermarket parts in their vehicles. But, if a local store installs your new alarm and causes damage to the factory wiring, your warranty may be voided. For this reason, it is best to have the manufacturer install any aftermarket parts that could cause potential problems.
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 Jeep
extended warranty is www.chryslerwarrantys.com. Compare our pricing with Chrysler backed plans.
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