Acura Warranty Coverage

Did you know an Acura extended warranty can save you from unexpected costs even after your original Acura warranty has expired? The first step is learning what your current Acura warranty covers, so you can make an informed decision regarding your protection—and get the most for your money.

The New Vehicle Limited Vehicle Warranty, or Acura new car warranty coverage, is for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This exclusionary coverage is a bumper-to-bumper warranty, and repairs and replacements from parts defective in material or workmanship are covered. The Acura New Vehicle Limited Warranty also protects the 12-volt battery.

Other parts of the 2024 Acura factory warranty include:

• Powertrain Limited Warranty—This warranty protects your powertrain, which is the engine, transmission, front and rear wheel drive, and related components, for 6 years or 70,000 miles, whether comes first.
• Federal Emissions Warranty—Acura’s emissions-related defects-and-performance warranties cover items in the emissions control systems.
• California Emissions Warranty—This is similar to the Federal Emissions Warranty but for vehicles registered in California or other states that follow their emissions regulations.
• Hybrid Powertrain Warranty—If your new Acura uses a hybrid powertrain, this warranty will apply in addition to the above warranties.
• Seat Belt Limited Warranty—If your seat belts don’t work or break, Acura will repair them for the first 15 years or 150,000 miles.
• Rust Perforation Limited Warranty—This includes repair or replacement for a body panel that rusts from the inside out for the first 5 years with no mileage limit.
• Accessory Limited Warranty—Depending on time of installation, all Acura accessories are covered for up to 5 years with no mileage limit.
• Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty—As long as you purchase them from a dealer, Acura Genuine replacement parts are covered from at least one year, and Acura Genuine Remanufactured Parts are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles.
• Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty—If you purchase a replacement battery from the Acura dealership, it’s covered for 100 months (eight years and four months). As the battery ages, Acura will cover a smaller percentage of the cost. Also, this warranty excludes the Hybrid Powertrain System battery.
• Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty—Mufflers, A-pipes, and B-pipes purchased from an Acura dealer are covered as long as you own the vehicle. Installation is also sometimes included.

It’s important to read your specific car’s warranty, as details could vary between models. After your warranty expires, you’ll need to pay for any repairs out of your own pocket, unless you buy an extended warranty.

What’s Included in the Acura Certified-Pre Owned Warranty?

Acura Precision Certified vehicles (from the 2019 to 2024 model years with fewer than 80,000 miles)receive non-powertrain coverage for two years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, after the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. Acura Precision Used vehicles (2014 to 2024 models with no mileage limit) receive six months or 7,500 miles of powertrain warranty coverage.

Does My Acura Warranty Cover Tires?

The new Acura doesn’t cover tires. Instead, tires are covered by their manufacturer, whether that’s Bridgestone/Firestone, Hankook, Maxxis, Continental, JK, Michelin, Goodyear/Dunlop, or Kendra.

Are Acura Warranties Transferable?

Acura states their warranties are transferable to an unlimited number of owners, as long as it’s within the original warranty terms. The exception is the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty, which can’t be transferred. Knowing whether your Acura warranty is transferable to a subsequent owner is important because it can help maintain the car’s value if you decide to sell it.

What’s Not Included in Acura’s Warranty?

Acura has a few guidelines about what types of repairs and replacements aren’t covered in the Acura warranty.

Some of these instances may even void your warranty, so carefully read your owner’s manual to make sure you don’t accidentally lose your protection.

Keep in mind these Acura limited warranties only cover faulty parts—normal wear and tear isn’t covered. Also, repairs and replacements that your auto insurance would normally cover, such as flood damage or damage after a collision, aren’t covered under this warranty.

No car owner wants to find himself stuck with surprise repair costs. If your Acura warranty doesn’t cover a repair or replacement, or if your warranty expires, it’s up to you to foot the bill. Your car’s reliability becomes more important as it ages.

Acura ranked an unimpressive 20th out of 29 auto brands in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study^℠. This study measures the amount of issues drivers face after three years of vehicle ownership.

That said, it’s normal for cars to have maintenance costs and the occasional repair. These are some common Acura repairs for a variety of models:

As an alternative to the Acura extended warranty, you can look to third-party vehicle service contract companies like CARCHEX for extended protection. With CARCHEX, you’re not tied down to using the Acura dealership and its technicians and parts for repairs. You can choose from any licensed repair facility across the country, whether that’s a local mechanic or the dealer.

In addition to this flexibility, CARCHEX has more options when it comes to selecting coverage. We offer five tiers with several plans within each level—all backed by trusted industry brands. Coverage ranges from exclusionary to powertrain, with several mid-level options. We also cover vehicles with high mileage.

Here’s a quick breakdown of all CARCHEX coverage options:

• Titanium—The Titanium plan provides exclusionary protection with only a short list of non-covered components.
• Platinum—This is stated-component coverage that covers parts of every key vehicle system.
• Powertrain Plus—This is an expanded powertrain plan that protects the engine, transmission, and drive axle while also covering the air conditioning and some key electrical components.
• Powertrain—This basic powertrain plan provides coverage for key engine components, the transmission, drive axle, and transfer case.
• Extra Care—The Extra Care plan covers vehicle components that aren’t part of the powertrain, including the electrical system, steering, suspension, and brakes.

*Any plans offered by CARCHEX are not extended warranties, but are often referred to by consumers as such. CARCHEX vehicle service contracts (also called “protection plans”) operate similarly to extended warranties and provide repair coverage for mechanical breakdowns after factory warranties expire.

Other CARCHEX Perks

At CARCHEX, we value Customer Experience Above All, and it shows through our various benefits and brand guarantees, including:

• Affordability—Sign up for either an annual or monthly payment plan, whichever is easier on your budget.
• Customer service— We promise a No-Haggle, Low-Cost Everyday Guarantee™, and our knowledgeable experts can answer all of your questions.
• Reliability—You know you can trust CARCHEX because we’re endorsed by many industry leaders, including Kelley Blue Book, CARFAX, Edmunds.com, and more. We have also maintained accreditation from the Better Business Bureau since 2009.
• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee—We back our product with a full refund if you decide to cancel within 30 days.
• Direct payments—We make Acura repair payments directly to your choice of auto shop, so you don’t have to foot the bill up front and wait to be reimbursed.
• Roadside assistance—Our vehicle service contracts include 24/7 roadside assistance, including towing, rental cars, gas delivery, trip interruption services, and more.

Sources:

Acura: 
https://owners.honda.com/Documentum/Warranty/Handbooks/2024_Acura_Warranty_Basebook.pdf

J.D. Power: 
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2024-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds

RepairPal: 
https://repairpal.com/acura/mdx

RepairPal: 
https://repairpal.com/acura/rlx

RepairPal: 
https://repairpal.com/acura/rdx

RepairPal: 
https://repairpal.com/acura/tl

RepairPal: 
https://repairpal.com/acura/slx

Acura Care: 
https://acura.americanhondafinance.com/resource/1694127663000/AHFC_Protection_Products_Brochures_First/2023_Acura_Care_Acura_Vehicles_Coverage_eBrochure.pdf

Better Business Bureau: 
https://www.bbb.org/us/md/hunt-valley/profile/extended-warranty-contract-service-companies/carchex-0011-23015869