Manufacturer Warranties
What's In a Manufacturer's Warranty?
It is almost industry standard now for a new car, truck, van, or SUV to come with some sort of manufacturer warranty. Typically, a vehicle is covered by either a bumper-to-bumper warranty, a powertrain warranty, or both.
Understanding Ultimate Exclusionary Coverage
This is a comprehensive warranty that covers virtually all parts, systems, and components of your vehicle for a pre-set amount of time or mileage. The most common arrangement is that the manufacturer will pay for the cost of all appropriate repairs and labor for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Powertrain Warranties - How they're different
If you watch TV or listen to the radio, then you've likely heard the phrase powertrain warranty before. Often, it is mentioned in combination with a lengthy time frame such as 5, 7, or 10 years, or even lifetime. What this refers to is the main engine, drive axles, transmission, and other vital components and systems of your vehicle.
Standard Manufacturer Warranty Agreements
This list details the length or term of coverage from the manufacturers for the most commonly purchased vehicles in the United States. This list is for reference only and does not replace any offer or adjustment to coverage made by the manufacturer. You should always consult the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for additional information regarding a specific manufacturer warranty.
| Manufacturer |
Basic Warranty |
Powertrain Warranty |
| Acura Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
6 years / 70,000 miles |
| Audi Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
| BMW Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Buick Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Cadillac Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Chevrolet Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Chrysler Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
Lifetime Limited |
| Dodge Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
Lifetime Limited |
| Ford Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| GMC Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Honda Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Hyundai Warranty |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
10 years / 100,000 miles * |
| Infiniti Warranty |
4 years / 60,000 miles |
6 years / 70,000 miles |
| Isuzu Warranty |
3 years / 50,000 miles |
7 years / 75,000 miles |
| Jaguar Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Jeep Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
Lifetime Limited |
| Kia Warranty |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
10 years / 100,000 miles * |
| Lexus Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
6 years / 70,000 miles |
| Lincoln Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
6 years / 70,000 miles |
| Mazda Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Mercedes-Benz Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Mercury Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Mini Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Mitsubishi Warranty |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
10 years / 100,000 miles |
| Nissan Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Pontiac Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Porsche Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Saab Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Saturn Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Scion Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Smart Warranty |
2 years / 24,000 miles |
2 years / 24,000 miles |
| Subaru Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Suzuki Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
7 years / 100,000 miles |
| Toyota Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| VW Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Volvo Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
