5 Year Lifetime Powertrain Inspections
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I've hardly even visited this forum in years. I'm one of the ignorant people that did not get the 5 year inspection done. I fought hard against it, but lost in the end. I now have a lifetime Maxcare with no PT coverage. It's better than nothing, but when I bought this truck I was not big into reading everything and I moved a few times during those 5 years with the military. I never had a real great rapport with any one dealership (and met a few shady ones). Since those days I have built the habit to read everything I sign. The lost PT coverage debacle has reinforced that habit. Now into year 10, I'll be reminding my father to get his second inspection done. Let this be a reminder to anyone that somehow got through the first inspection but forgot the inspections are every 5 years for life. Please, figure out your 120 swing period and get your inspection taken care of this year (or last year for some of you).
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From: Arizona
Lifetime Warranty work is certainly dealer-dependent. I went to a dealer where I recently bought another vehicle and they gave me a list of items that needed maintenance for an estimated $2,500! They would not renew my 5-year period until all items were addressed even though I had maintenance records that included most of their "identified problems". The ones that weren't addressed in my records were ones that were clearly not required yet according to the maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual. I suppose they thought they could hold me hostage to unnecessary maintenance work.
I brought the same vehicle to another dealer and they found a transfer case leak during their 5-year inspection. When I got it back, I was surprised the paperwork also said they repaired a transmission leak too. 5-year period validated, transfer case rebuilt, new transmission gaskets + fluids + filters. Total cost: $0.00. Just had both manifolds leak-fixed too for $0.00. Love that lifetime warranty! (at the right dealer, of course).
If you have good records and a good dealer you should have no trouble.
I brought the same vehicle to another dealer and they found a transfer case leak during their 5-year inspection. When I got it back, I was surprised the paperwork also said they repaired a transmission leak too. 5-year period validated, transfer case rebuilt, new transmission gaskets + fluids + filters. Total cost: $0.00. Just had both manifolds leak-fixed too for $0.00. Love that lifetime warranty! (at the right dealer, of course).
If you have good records and a good dealer you should have no trouble.
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Glad you were able to get to a good dealer. My dealer sent me a reminder two months in advance last year when I needed my second 5 year inspection. I knew that my inspection was coming up and was surprised that the dealer sent me a reminder. I guess they get paid to perform it and it was good business to follow up, but 5 years later!
I have used the PT warranty four times. Three for broken exhaust manifold bolts and they are broken again. It only takes 35, 000 miles for them to break due to the improperly positioned exhaust hangers that put too much stress on the manifolds. FCA won't fix the cause, only the broken bolts. The other time was for the crappy press in barb fitting on the water pump body.
Love my truck, been a great ride for 11 years!
I have used the PT warranty four times. Three for broken exhaust manifold bolts and they are broken again. It only takes 35, 000 miles for them to break due to the improperly positioned exhaust hangers that put too much stress on the manifolds. FCA won't fix the cause, only the broken bolts. The other time was for the crappy press in barb fitting on the water pump body.
Love my truck, been a great ride for 11 years!
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I would expect only things within the scope of the original power train warranty to be covered. So if you have worn valves and they get into there to repair and discover excessive cyl wear for example, will they find it more expedient to just replace the 300,000 mile engine rather than keep taking it apart to rebuild a bunch of worn out things one at a time? I don't know the answer. Seems like at that point it is more cost effective to rebuild or replace the entire engine. Then would they do it again after another 300,000 miles? We may be the first owners to have the factory keep our power trains in order, until we die.
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Back in 09, when the economy was slow, Chrysler started offering lifetime powertrain warranties to move new product. The warranty is only for the new original owner and requires a free inspection every 5 years.
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The lifetime powertrain warranty saved me a ton of money yesterday. I have a longer post on it in the forum, but short story, new long block at no charge. 210,000 miles on the old engine, how many will I get on the new engine???
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Just dropped my 2008 Dodge Ram Megacab off at dealer for the 5 year powertrain inspection. They want $340 dollars for it. Said Chrysler doesn't pay them for it anymore. Anyone have this happen and where do I call to get help on this? 9
Interesting, this may be but I don't see it in writing. Did the dealer tell you this? Below is all I can find in print about the Chrysler lifetime warranty. The last line (What does lifetime mean?) is interesting:
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LIFETIME POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
The first of its kind to be offered by any automaker. Ever. Because with this warranty, you're covered, and it lasts for as long as you own your vehicle. A Lifetime warranty provides worry-free ownership for new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge owners.
Who Is Eligible?
You are eligible for the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty if you are the first registered owner or lessee of 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009 Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle. Subsequent owners or lessees, even if they are within the same family or business, are not eligible. Successor business entities or persons to whom the vehicle 18 transferred by operation of law are also not eligible.
What's Covered?
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a powertrain component listed below that is defective in workmanship and materials. There is no coverage for towing in the event of disablement.
When It Begins
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty begins at the end of the Basic Limited Warranty.
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.
Parts Covered
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty coven the parts and components of your vehicle's powertrain supplied by Chrysler 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
■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
■flywheel with starter ring gear
■seals and gaskets for listed components only
■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
When Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty Does Not Apply
You can not be covered by The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty if you are a second or subsequent owner of the vehicle.
Inspections
In order to maintain the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty, the person or entity covered by the 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.
What does 'lifetime' mean?
Lifetime is lifetime.
__________________________________________________ ___________
LIFETIME POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
The first of its kind to be offered by any automaker. Ever. Because with this warranty, you're covered, and it lasts for as long as you own your vehicle. A Lifetime warranty provides worry-free ownership for new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge owners.
Who Is Eligible?
You are eligible for the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty if you are the first registered owner or lessee of 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009 Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle. Subsequent owners or lessees, even if they are within the same family or business, are not eligible. Successor business entities or persons to whom the vehicle 18 transferred by operation of law are also not eligible.
What's Covered?
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a powertrain component listed below that is defective in workmanship and materials. There is no coverage for towing in the event of disablement.
When It Begins
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty begins at the end of the Basic Limited Warranty.
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.
Parts Covered
The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty coven the parts and components of your vehicle's powertrain supplied by Chrysler 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
■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
■flywheel with starter ring gear
■seals and gaskets for listed components only
■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
When Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty Does Not Apply
You can not be covered by The Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty if you are a second or subsequent owner of the vehicle.
Inspections
In order to maintain the Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty, the person or entity covered by the 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.
What does 'lifetime' mean?
Lifetime is lifetime.