I don't have any issues right now with the drive train but am trying to think ahead. I bought my truck new in Aug. 07 and it supposadly came with a "lifetime powertrain warranty". I was wondering if this is a gimmick or not. I don't remember any paperwork on it---always felt it was a bogus sails pitch.
Anyway, with 48,000 miles on my 07 4.7 and hearing of issues with Ram drivelines from 06-08 and knowing the history of the transmissions and LS diffs I am just getting currious as to what to expect WHEN these proplems inevitably start showing up on my truck.
I am also wondering how the level and 35's on it would affect it as well. Seems to me that would be an automatic excuse for not honoring it. I could always put the stockers back on for any dealer trips though, but the leveler would still be there.

 

You need all your recepits for proof of maintenance or they can deny you.
If you have any differential problems(LSD mostly) they will try to deny you for your 35" tires. They cannot deny you for anything engine related.
Lifetime Powertrain consists of..Original purchaser and to internal engine components, transmission and differentials. i dont think front cv axles are covered?
So, at 47kmi, you'd better have had the front diff serviced @ 30kmi(if eqip'd), rear diff service @30kmi, spark plugs at 30kmi,coolant service..etc if you plan to have them honor anything.

 

I believe you have to bring the vehicle in to the dealer every 50K for an inspection to keep the warranty in force. The inspection is no charge. Check your owners manual. I would put the stock wheels on as they may try to connect the larger, heavyer wheels as a cause for premature wear on the trans or rear. The lift could be connected to front suspension components only. How hard *** they will be is dependant on the dealer. Good Luck

 

Figgured it was a gimmick. I kind of remember reading the service manual and seing all these (IMO) rediculis service itinorary's. Oh well, just hope the drive train holds up better then the rest of this POS has.

 

Who said it was a gimmick?

 

It's every 5yrs for the inspection
http://www.chryslerwarrantys.com/lifetime_warranty.cfm

It says Ram chassis cabs are not covered. just so everyone understands, that's for 3500/4500/5500 Industrial use rams(i.e.towing, commercial use..etc)

 

My thoughts, too.

Sure, the incentive more than likely helped sell more than a few vehicles on that "peace of mind", alone. However, it's a pretty ambitious claim, and all Dodge is asking is that you do your part in maintaining the vehicle as per regular service intervals. Figure that 80% (and that is probably a conservative figure) of all the new Chrysler Corp. vehicles sold with the warranty are NOT going to be extensively modded like the niche crowd here and at other enthusiast forums, and that's quite a few drivetrains they are taking responsibility for.

Follow the service recommendations, document your service and repairs (you do that anyway, don't you?), and you can go into any service dispute against Dodge with the upper hand. I'm sure that CC did a risk analysis before implementing it, predicting how many owners would: A) Still have the vehicle for it's full life expectancy, B) Follow and document service as required, and C) Outright modify the vehicles in a manner which would blatantly void the warranty. Among many other factors, I'm sure.

 

Way,

I was not going to respond to this post as I find it kind of ironic that someone who has modified their vehicle, probably would be denied coverage because of it, and is stating they will simply return it to stock before taking it in for service is calling the warranty a gimmick. But I figure maybe others would like to know exactly how the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty works and what it covers. So here it is.

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, Chrysler Motors 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 Chrysler Motors 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

 

when you have the reputation of 99% of chrysler dealerships as being frauds and scam artists, I would certainly put my stock rims and tires back on before I ever took my truck to the dealership. You cant deny the fact that dealerships will find any way possible to not honor their warranty... dont even try.

 

Such a load of crap. Back up what you say with facts. Plenty of that BS to go around here for sure. If you choose to build a completely impractical and "out of the norm" off road vehicle out of a truck that still has factory warranty...well, then you deserve what happens if they deny you. NO COMPANY will honor warranty if there is blatant and obvious abuse.