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An extended car warranty is protection from the vehicle manufacturer against mechanical breakdowns. This term is sometimes incorrectly used to describe coverage from third-party providers, which offer similar protection plans called vehicle service contracts. CARCHEX is a vehicle service contract provider.
When your manufacturer’s warranty expires, a Dodge extended warranty can save you money on costly repairs and routine maintenance. By adding coverage after the manufacturer’s warranty, you can protect your new or pre-owned Dodge against common issues before they become a hassle. Learn what the Dodge extended warranty covers and how a vehicle service contract from CARCHEX can also cover repairs.
What Does the Dodge Extended Warranty Cover?
When your factory warranty ends, your Dodge is no longer protected against breakdowns. Similar to Fiat®, Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram, and Alfa Romeo, Dodge offers extended vehicle service contracts for both new and certified pre-owned Dodge vehicles. All these brands are part of Stellantis, and they share extended warranty coverage through FlexCare (previously called Mopar®)—the parts and services division of Stellantis.
There are two Dodge extended warranty options for new or certified pre-owned Dodges.
Dodge Extended Warranty Plan |
What’s Covered Under the Dodge Extended Warranty |
|---|---|
Maximum Care™ |
5,000 components on all major systems for up to 8 years/125,000 miles |
Added Care Plus |
850 components on systems like the engine, transmission, drive axle, steering, brakes, air conditioning, and electrical for up to 8 years/150,000 miles |
You can only purchase a Dodge extended warranty within three years or 36,000 miles of your factory warranty. You can expect to pay extra fees if you wait more than a year into your factory warranty to purchase a Dodge extended warranty from the dealership.
An extended warranty from Dodge can be purchased in multiple plan options with up to eight years of coverage for your vehicle. Be aware that the time and mileage is counted from the in-service date, not when you purchase the plan. So, an eight-year Maximum Care plan would only cover your car for five years if you purchased the plan right before your factory warranty expired.
This limitation can greatly shorten the amount of time your Dodge is protected, without a significant reduction in cost. Due to the high cost of a dealership-branded extended warranty, options from third-party service contract companies like CARCHEX may offer the right protection at a more affordable price.
Dodge Extended Warranty Benefits
The Dodge extended warranty also covers the following benefits:
- Roadside assistance
- Towing allowance
- Rental car coverage
- Trip interruption
- Key fob replacement
What Does a Dodge Factory Warranty Cover?
Before considering an extended warranty, it’s important to know what coverage your Dodge already has. A new Dodge is backed by a three-year or 36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. It’s important to remember that factory warranties, including the Dodge manufacturer’s warranty, only cover parts that were defective when leaving the factory. They don’t cover maintenance services or cosmetic repairs.
Basic Limited Warranty
A three-year Basic Limited Warranty is sometimes called a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Unfortunately, basic warranties from Dodge only last for three years—long before your car will likely need any of the most expensive repairs. While it will offer comprehensive coverage, some drivers won’t use their limited warranty before it expires. Many drivers never have a need for major repairs in the first few years of owning their Dodge vehicles.
Powertrain Limited Warranty
Powertrain warranties last significantly longer than their bumper-to-bumper counterparts but cover significantly less. Powertrain warranty coverage is limited to the following parts:
- Engine
- Transmission
- Transfer case
- Drive shafts
- Axles
- Differentials
Dodge also includes roadside assistance coverage for five years or 60,000 miles.
Why a Dodge Extended Warranty Is Important
Dodge vehicles are generally reliable but no car lasts forever. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠, Dodge ranks 10th out of 29 brands for reliability. However, RepairPal ranks the brand in 19th place out of 32 manufacturers for reliability. Below are a few Dodge repairs with costs according to RepairPal.
Dodge Vehicle |
Replacement |
Average Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
Durango |
$434–$454 |
|
Durango |
$469–$545 |
|
Charger |
$811–$906 |
|
Charger |
$863–$870 |
How a Vehicle Service Contract Can Cover Repairs
The Dodge dealer isn’t your only option for repair coverage. You can also use third-party vehicle service contract providers like CARCHEX to cover similar repairs. Here are a few perks of using a vehicle service contract provider:
- Choose from many mechanics—You have more options for vehicle repairs than going to a Dodge dealer with a vehicle service contract. A CARCHEX concierge can help you locate a licensed facility near you.
- More plan options—CARCHEX offers five vehicle service contracts to make it easy to find the right coverage for your car.
- Flexibility—You can purchase a vehicle service contract after your Dodge factory warranty expires.
CARCHEX Extended Vehicle Protection Plans
CARCHEX’s five plans span a wide range of options, from covering just the basics like your engine and drivetrain to more complex systems and components.
- Titanium—High-level coverage for many systems like the engine, transmission, drive axle, high-tech, air conditioning, electrical, steering, suspension, and brakes.
- Platinum—Covers everything in the powertrain plus plan as well as the brakes, high-tech electronics, suspension, and more.
- Powertrain Plus—Covers nine main systems including the air conditioning, cooling system, fuel system, and electrical.
- Powertrain—Covers the engine, transmission, drive axle, turbocharger, transfer unit, and cooling system.
- Extra Care—Covers components outside the powertrain system like the steering, suspension, brakes, fuel system, audio, and air conditioning.
Depending on the plan, a personalized CARCHEX vehicle service contract can cover:
- Engine
- Oil and water pumps
- Transmission
- Sensors
- Drive systems for all-wheel, four-wheel, and rear-wheel drive
- Body panels
- Electrical systems
- Roadside assistance
- Emergency towing
- Trip interruption benefits
- Emergency fuel delivery, and much more
Benefits of a CARCHEX Vehicle Service Contract
When you shop for repair coverage with CARCHEX, you get the best deals upfront with our No-Haggle, Low-Price, Everyday Guarantee™. Here are a few more benefits.
- We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service to our customers through innovation and integrity with each transaction.
- Don’t just take our word for it—our protection plans earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
- If you’re planning to sell your car, your protection plan is transferable, which can increase the value of your vehicle.
- We offer customized car service contract quotes tailored to your vehicle’s needs.
- Our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee means you can cancel your service contract for a full refund.
- We also offer special benefits with our CARCHEX Care Plan, including 24/7 roadside assistance, fuel delivery, rental car reimbursement, and trip interruption service.
Sources:
Mopar (FlexCare):
https://www.mopar.com/en-us.html
Edmunds.com:
https://www.edmunds.com/auto-warranty/how-to-get-the-best-price-on-an-extended-car-warranty.html
J.D. Power:
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2024-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds
RepairPal:
https://repairpal.com/dodge
RepairPal:
https://repairpal.com/estimator/dodge/durango/thermostat-replacement-cost
RepairPal:
https://repairpal.com/estimator/dodge/durango/air-conditioning-expansion-valve-replacement-cost
RepairPal:
https://repairpal.com/estimator/dodge/charger/oil-pump-replacement-cost