# Lifetime powertrain warranty
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [July 26, 2007, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999 "2007-07-26T09:20:08Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/21 "2007-07-26T11:50:46Z")
:picard: :lol:
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### Author:  [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/22 "2007-07-26T12:12:00Z")
LOL
and
:tup:
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### Author:  [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/23 "2007-07-26T13:17:51Z")
[quote=“POOPRA,post:14,topic:32999"”]
I can see the fine print being that you have to have records of all engine and tranny oil changes or else they would be just dumb.
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I would go one step further. “all fluid changes/repairs involving the tranny have to be done by the dealership or warranty is void”
No way to know for sure until someone actually sees the warranty in writing.
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### Author:  [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/24 "2007-07-26T13:58:28Z")
> **[BREAKING: Chrysler announces lifetime powertrain warranty!](https://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/26/breaking-chrysler-announces-lifetime-powertrain-warranty/)**
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> Chrysler today leapfrogged every other car maker by extending its powertrain warranty on every new car and truck it sells to the life of the vehicle. Th
Negatives in my mind:
-No SRT, Diesel, or commercial vehicles
-Does not transfer with the car (so if you own it for 3 years and sell, its done, Ford and GM transfer their powertrain warranty)
-Manditory inspection every 5 years (if you miss it by 60 days it voids the warranty)
-No mention of roadside assistance, towing and alternate transportation
But good marketing none the less.
Since this is the business I am in, I will keep people posted as I get more info
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/25 "2007-07-26T14:57:52Z")
-No SRT, Diesel, or commercial vehicles
Can’t blame them there really.
-Does not transfer with the car (so if you own it for 3 years and sell, its done, Ford and GM transfer their powertrain warranty)
That’s a pretty big letdown.
-Manditory inspection every 5 years (if you miss it by 60 days it voids the warranty)
I can’t believe it’s 5 years. I think that’s more than generous. If you can’t get it inspected once every 5 years you deserve your warranty to be canceled.
-No mention of roadside assistance, towing and alternate transportation
Have to wait and see.
I’m assuming this is Cerberus’s first big decision?
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### Author:  [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/26 "2007-07-26T15:11:26Z")
roadside assistance is covered for the 3yr/36k that is also the bumper to bumper warranty, not a bad plan if you really like your car…gl to them! the american car companies needed to pull of something this! not to great for us hyundai sales reps though…
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### Author:  [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/27 "2007-07-26T15:30:00Z")
lol
OT: nice sig cal 🙂
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### Author:  [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/28 "2007-07-26T15:38:11Z")
A couple more points:
How does this make ownership worry free?
The majority of things that break are not covered and can still cost thousands to repair.
GM’s coverage is transferable and last 5/100, how can Chrysler say its the longest or best?
An average new car owner probably flips out of a car in 2, 3 or 4 years, maybe 5 years max.
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### Author:  [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/29 "2007-07-26T15:38:45Z")
OT:thank you but i guess it no longer applies…congrats on the rebuild!
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### Author:  [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/30 "2007-07-26T15:42:58Z")
or Hyundai warranty is:
10yr/100k powertrain
5yr/60k bumper to bumper
5yr/unlimited miles roadside assistance
7yr/unlimited miles anti-perforation(rust/corrosion)
but i guess it is the best “powertrain” warranty available right now, depending on your service writer… you know the techs are pissed about this, being all warranty work pays shit time…
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### Author:  [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/31 "2007-07-26T16:18:24Z")
chryslers are some of the biggest piles on the road especially new caravans i cant wait to see them go under even farther
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### Author:  [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2007, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/32 "2007-07-26T17:11:49Z")
I’ll probably be finding out all the fine print within the next couple of days because I work on the marketing for several Chrysler dealerships (we have to know all the disclaimer junk). If anything significant pops up, I’ll let you all know.
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### Author:  [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/33 "2007-07-27T08:22:31Z")
Here’s the information I was given this morning to work into their loop tapes. I have not read the parts listed in Section H yet, however. Just thought I’d pass it along.
**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.
**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 vehicles, 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 DaimleryChrysler 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 THIS 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 THIS 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 hafts; axle shaft bearings; drive shafts assemblies (front and rear); drive shaft center bearings; universal joints and yokesl 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 mut 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 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.**
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### Author:  [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/34 "2007-07-27T08:36:05Z")
It’s a good deal for someone who buys a car/jeep new and will be keeping it for a long time.
A lot of common repairs are included in there.
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### Author:  [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/35 "2007-07-27T09:26:49Z")
This makes me “think” about buying a ram
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/36 "2007-07-27T09:36:26Z")
> D. Excluded Vehicles
> SRT vehicles, Sprinter vehicles, diesel equipped vehicles, **all Ram Cab/Chassis vehicles,…**
So wait, none of the Dodge Rams are covered?
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### Author:  [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/37 "2007-07-27T10:09:42Z")
This is also a good plan for people who drive a shitload, and would own their car for 5 years, and be over 100k within 5 years.
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### Author:  [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/38 "2007-07-27T10:38:35Z")
[quote=“JayS,post:36,topic:32999"”]
So wait, none of the Dodge Rams are covered?
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No, I think it’s just the way it’s worded. I think the “/” means cab AND chassis insted of cab OR chassis. Sounds like the industrial cube vans, work truck, light dumps etc.
Also, even if you sell the vehicle in one or two years, there is still the 3yr./36K warranty.
Also sounds like they may end up covering clutches, too. 😛
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### Author:  [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2007, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/39 "2007-07-27T16:37:13Z")
> Also sounds like they may end up covering clutches, too.
> MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PARTS ARE NOT COVERED AT THIS TIME.
owned
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### Author:  [@BrockwayMT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BrockwayMT)
#### Post date: [July 29, 2007, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lifetime-powertrain-warranty/32999/40 "2007-07-29T11:28:59Z")
No diesel coverage is dumb (not for Chrysler). They do that because they know the Cummins eats 45RFE’s.
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