Chrysler announces "The Best Warranty Coverage in The Automotive Industry". This new warranty covers the 2008 Dodge lineup including the new Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Charger, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Magnum and the newly redesigned 2008 Dodge Caravan. Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty representations Chrysler's commitment to manufacturing quality vehicles.
This new warranty program is available on all 2006, 2007 and 2008 Dodge cars and trucks (with a few exceptions) purchased on or after July 26 2007 are covered by this warranty. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components which include the engine, transmission and drive system on front wheel drive, all wheel drive, rear wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles.
The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is an extension to the basic 3 year 36,000 limited warranties and is available to consumers who purchase Dodge cars and Trucks from Dodge Dealerships. Chrysler states; "88% of their vehicles are covered by the lifetime powertrain warranty" with exclusions to vehicles used for taxis, postal delivery, police vehicles, limousines, ambulance rental, and government use. In addition SRT models and Dodge Sprinters are only covered by the basic warranty.
The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is good for a lifetime to the "original" owner of the purchased or leased vehicle. The warranty has no deductible and is not transferable. Second owners of the vehicles are not covered by the lifetime powertrain warranty even if they are within the same family. Chrysler will require free vehicle inspections every 5 years, 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 by an authorized Dodge, Jeep or Chrysler dealer to continue this coverage. Full detail for the Lifetime Power Warranty can be found at LifetimePowertrainWarranty.com