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Breaking News! Chrysler Announces Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on All Their New Vehicles!
Chrysler has stomped on the 10yr warranties that are currently being offered by some automakers by offering an industry first lifetime warranty. The warranty applies to every new car and truck that Chrysler sells (remaining 2007 models and all 2008 models). The warranty which goes in effect today will cover the entire powertrain including the engine, transmission/ transaxle, drive shafts and axles. Read Article
Breaking News! Chrysler Announces Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on All Their New Vehicles!



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SupraNeverBackSupraNeverBack - 7/26/2007 1:06:28 PM
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WoW, lifetime? It seems that Chrysler's powertrains are no that robust.



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speedmasterspeedmaster - 7/26/2007 1:20:33 PMView My AgentSpace
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This is interesting for people who drive high mileage. E.G. 60,000 miles a year. If I had a job that made me drive 60-80,000 miles a year, I would buy a Chrysler product.

Otherwise, most people trade cars in every 5 years.

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QwazywabbitQwazywabbit - 7/26/2007 4:15:52 PM
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Anyone ever own a Doge Ram 1500? I have know 3 people with MAJOR tranny issues, not to mention what i read about them online. This is a bone thrown out to people to help generate loyalty. Glad they did too--they needed to do something



SpectatorSpectator - 7/26/2007 1:42:41 PM
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I wonder who else caught that. The years aren't all that important after about 7 years...the milage is.

Just curious, I wonder how this will affect fleet's. I know the get different deals than the average joe buying a car off the street, however I would assume they would have a similar deal with Chrysler.

This might not bode well with the car renting public. If I were a fleet company and could by a car that would never need major maintenece issues, I would buy in bulk and never trade up. Hertz already dominates the market as it pertains to modern and fun vehicles so if I were everyone else I shoot for the low buck.

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speedmasterspeedmaster - 7/26/2007 1:56:55 PMView My AgentSpace
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06gs300,

I agree about the other parts but if you drive 60,000 miles a year? An A/C or light switches is not going to break in 2 years while you have coverage on an engine that has 120,000 miles.
Like I said, if you drive high miles, this is a good deal. A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sounds nice right about now.

For argument sakes, lets compare a ES350 vs a 300C. Sure the Lexus is a better car. But if you drive 60,000 miles a year, the warranty on your Lexus would have expired in 9 months. Powertrain and bumper to bumper would be void.

At that point, a 300C seems very attractive to a travelling salesman.

Again, I am just saying that this is a win-win for high mileage driver.

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SimonSSimonS - 7/26/2007 2:16:39 PM
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Sounds like ANOTHER gimmick...The key is that the warranty is NOT transferable...once the car is sold or transferred to a new owner, they get the remainder of a 3/36 warranty.

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PlanBPlanB - 7/26/2007 2:33:20 PM
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Good catch. And something within the powertrain rarely breaks down on a car within 5 years these days unless its owner drives it into the ground with out proper maintenance. Most car issues now are more so electrical than mechanical, again only going by a car thats been properly maintained. So this whole lifetime warranty stuff doesn't seem that big of a deal to me.


Designer1Designer1 - 7/26/2007 2:35:21 PM
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Thanks, but still not interested.

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1970toyotamarc1970toyotamarc - 7/26/2007 2:43:37 PM
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Who made this decision, DCX or Cerberus? I'm guessing DCX. So how might Cerberus feel about this? Could this be a last minute monkey wrench thrown into negotiations? I mean who wants to buy a company with all these potetntial outstanding expenses awaiting them.

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johnctjohnct - 7/26/2007 8:09:57 PM
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In this competitive market you need to cut through the clutter of mainstream cars. This does that.

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 7/27/2007 12:44:34 PM
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I'll consider a hyundai BEFORE a DCX product. (except a wrangler, 300 srt8 and charger srt8)

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EnnNorakEnnNorak - 7/27/2007 2:04:02 PM
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Well Chrysler, you may just have found another customer with this warranty as my next car will be my last car and I plan to drive it into the ground. You need to publish the exact terms and conditions of this warranty as I will not be fooled by the cost of keping the warranty in force. I understand that certain regular maintenance and inspections are required. Is there a cost cap for this? It is also important to know which corporate entity will be esponsible for honoring warranty claims. I do not want that warranty unless it is from a corporate entity that has sufficient financial resources and plans to be around for a while.

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