Protect Your Vehicle with a Jeep Warranty

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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.

If you want your car to be protected for its entire life, additional Jeep warranty plans offer great options. But Jeep and its parent company Stellantis aren’t your only option for coverage. CARCHEX offers protection plans that extend your protection and keep you covered long after your factory warranty has expired.

Jeep Warranty Coverage

Jeep offers a list of quality vehicle protection plans, from basic limited coverage to powertrain coverage to a few different corrosion coverages. These plans will protect your Jeep from manufacturer or workmanship flaws in the first few years of ownership, with your Jeep’s powertrain system getting the longest factory coverage.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the manufacturer warranty coverage offered by Jeep:

Basic Limited Warranty

From the date of purchase, a Jeep basic limited warranty (or Jeep bumper-to-bumper warranty) covers the cost of most vehicle repairs for three years or 36,000 miles. This warranty also covers the cost of parts and labor due to defective materials, workmanship, or factory preparation. A basic warranty also includes Jeep roadside assistance for towing to a dealership during the first five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The basic limited warranty does not cover unwired headphones, tires, or parts and accessories added to customize a Jeep. It only covers aspects of the Jeep that were included at the time of purchase or have been purchased through a Jeep dealer.

Mopar FlexCare Warranty

Outside of the basic limited warranty, some Jeep parts have separate warranties. Jeep’s genuine Mopar FlexCare products have different time and mileage limitations, depending on the part.

These Mopar FlexCare Parts Include:

Batteries	Gaskets and seals	Mufflers
Alternators	Diesel parts	Starters
Collision parts	Performance parts	Brake pads/shoes
Water pumps	Powertrains
Catalytic converters	Shocks/struts

Note that some components (like brake pads and rotors, wiper blades, and clutch discs) are covered only for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Jeep Powertrain Limited Warranty

Jeep’s powertrain warranty covers the cost and labor to repair parts and components for your engine, transmission, axle, and transaxle parts for FWD, AWD, RWD, and 4×4 vehicles for five years or 60,000 miles. These parts build your Jeep’s powerhouse and keep the vehicle running. It does not cover the following:

Scheduled lubrication
Engine tune-ups
Filters, plugs, and bulbs
Cleaning, coolant, brake pads, worn wiper blades, or clutch linings

Specific Corrosion and Emission Warranties

The powertrain and basic plans are the most well-known, but it’s worth checking in on some of the other Jeep protection plans.

Jeep offers a three-year, unlimited mile anti-corrosion warranty for all the vehicle’s panels, as well as coverage for only the outer panels for five years or unlimited miles. Both plans cover parts and labor needed to cover repairs or replacement of metal panels that form holes due to rust or corrosion.

In Jeep’s Federal Emissions Warranty, emissions parts are covered for three years or 36,000 miles under the basic limited warranty. Emissions parts covered under this plan include:

Air system controls
Fuel injection system
Fuel cap, fuel pump, and fuel lines
Exhaust manifold
Oxygen sensors
Spark plugs
Throttle and transmission control

A few emissions parts are covered for eight years or 80,000 miles. These include:

Belt driven hybrid starter generator
Catalytic converter
Powertrain control module
Power pack unit—48 volts

Jeep Warranty Limitations

Both the basic limited warranty and the powertrain warranty are restrictive in two major ways:

In order to be covered for repairs and replacements, you must take your Jeep to an authorized dealer repair shop for service.
Only parts original to the vehicle are covered by the warranty.

Other Ways the Jeep Factory Warranty Is Restrictive

Some modifications to your Jeep aren’t covered, but won’t void your warranty.

- Using non-Chrysler parts
- Using non-Chrysler additives or materials
- Installing accessories except those installed by a dealer
- Rustproofing or protection products
- Using non-Chrysler approved refrigerant

Some modifications to your Jeep aren’t covered but will void your warranty.

- Tampering with or changing the odometer, unless your repair technician follows the legal requirements for repairing or replacing odometers
- Attaching any device that disconnects the odometer

The Jeep Basic Limited Warranty doesn’t protect your vehicle from weather or nature in general, including airborne fallout, chemicals, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, acid rain, and road hazards. Warranties also do not cover damage caused by hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.

What the Jeep Warranty Doesn’t Cover

The Jeep factory warranty does not cover the cost of repairing damage caused by poor or improper maintenance on your part. It also does not cover damage caused by the use of contaminated fuels, or by the use of fuels, oils, lubricants, or fluids other than those recommended in the owner’s manual. Routine maintenance is not covered in the basic limited warranty either. It’s up to you to carefully read your owner’s manual and properly care for your Jeep.

What Happens When Your Jeep Factory Warranty Expires?

One of the most important things you have to consider as a car owner is what to do when your Jeep factory warranty expires.

Factory warranties tend to last just long enough to cover minor repair costs and expenses that occur early in the life of your vehicle. Major repairs and replacements tend to pop up just after that 60,000-mile mark (right after the longest-lasting Jeep powertrain warranty expires).

Though Mopar used to offer a Jeep Lifetime Warranty with unlimited miles and terms, this is no longer an option. Jeep’s Maximum Care plan, however, which is an extended vehicle protection plan, is capped at 8 years/125,000 miles.

According to Edmunds.com, at 70,000 miles, your car will probably need at least one expensive service visit (meaning over $1,000), and after 100,000 miles, dependability decreases significantly.

The major thing to remember is that after your manufacturer warranty expires, you are responsible for covering costs.

The Cost of Repairing Your Jeep

Jeep brand vehicles are average for the industry in terms of reliability—at least according to the J.D. Power 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study^SM. The study scores brands on reported problems per 100 vehicles. Jeep’s score of 190 is exactly the same as the industry average for the study.

Chances are, you’re going to face some problems with your car and need protection. Consider this table of repair estimates from RepairPal for how much you might pay out of pocket to repair your Jeep:

Common Jeep Cherokee Replacement Costs

Replacement	Cost
Head gasket	$1,688–$1,908
Heater core	$1,228–$1,472
Water pump	$774–$833
Starter replacement	$517–$564
Alternator replacement	$685–$1,016
Suspension shock replacement	$618–$680

Engine, transmission, and radiator replacements can be even more expensive. But for a fixed fee every month, you could be covered when you find yourself in the repair shop holding a heavy bill. How? With a Jeep extended protection plan.

How To Get the Best Extended Jeep Protection Plan

Many people realize the value of extending coverage on their Jeep, but most don’t know how to get the best deal. What’s more, how do you get a deal that fits your specific needs? Here are some tips that will help you make the right choice:

For Manufacturer Coverage, Buy Before Your Jeep Factory Warranty Expires

- You must purchase a Jeep manufacturer extended warranty before your factory coverage term is up. Sometimes, buying an extended warranty can be cheaper if you do it earlier in the car’s life cycle.

Check Out Third-Party Providers

- Dealerships mark up the price of a warranty when they roll it into the car’s purchase price—and you’ll end up paying interest on it. A protection plan from a third-party company—which functions similar to an extended warranty—is billed separately and can save you money in the long run.
- Choose a third-party company that is backed by an insurance company or reputable provider that can uphold its promise and cover costly repairs.

Don’t Feel Pressured to Make a Decision Right Away

- Trustworthy companies will not pressure you to make a decision on the spot. Consider all of your options before saying yes.

What Is Covered Under a Jeep Extended Warranty?

Known as Mopar FlexCare Vehicle Protection, Mopar FlexCare offers extended coverage for new and pre-owned Jeep vehicles once the factory warranty expires. All plans are transferable for a $50 fee.

The two types of plans below cover vehicles from 60,000 miles to 125,000 miles, and deductibles range from $0 to $200 depending on the terms and coverage level.

Jeep Maximum Care Warranty for New Vehicles

If you want maximum coverage for your Jeep, then this is Mopar’s best extended Jeep protection plan. Terms are up to eight years or 125,000 miles. The Maximum Care plan covers 5,000 components, from the powertrain to heated seats and navigation systems. Other covered items include:

Steering
Electrical
Air conditioning
Brakes
Engine cooling and fuel system
Instrumentation
Power group
Luxury group
Body mechanisms
Manual interior mechanisms
Safety and security

Maximum Care for New Vehicles Doesn’t Cover:

Wear items, such as tires, brake pads, rotors, belts, and wipers	Particulate filter	Snowplows
Maintenance services	Glass, plastic lenses, and light bulbs	Winches
Catalytic converter	Body and paint items, including soft trim	Trailer hitches

In addition to component coverage, Mopar also includes the following:

Car rental benefits (up to $175 per occurrence)
Key fob repair/replacement
$100 roadside assistance and towing allowance
$1,000 trip-interruption coverage for meals and lodging if the breakdown occurs more than 100 miles from home

Jeep Added Care Plus Plan for New Vehicles

If you’re looking for some extra coverage but you don’t need full protection, then an Added Care Plus plan is sufficient. The Added Care Plus plan covers 800+ components, including the following:

Engine components
Transmission components
Rear-wheel, front-wheel, four-wheel, and all-wheel drive
Steering components
Engine cooling and fuel parts
Suspension parts
Brake parts (brake lines, cylinders, seals and gaskets, etc.)
Electrical components (starter motor, alternator, ignition coil, etc.)
Luxury and accessory components (convertible top motor, audio systems, etc.)

You can choose from five to eight years and 60,000 miles to 150,000 miles. Plans under this category also include peace of mind benefits, such as Jeep roadside assistance and trip interruption coverage.

Are Jeep Extended Warranties Different for Used Vehicles?

While coverage is basically the same, the contract terms for used or CPO vehicles are usually shorter. The model, year, and condition of your car will dictate your terms, but you can expect coverage between one and five years or from 12,000 to unlimited miles. This is true for both Maximum Care and Added Care plans.

Extended Coverage for Your Jeep with CARCHEX

If you want to ensure that you’re protected from expensive repair bills for the life of your Jeep but are looking for alternatives to the Jeep extended warranty, consider a vehicle service contract from CARCHEX. For the low monthly payment price, you’ll get the peace of mind you deserve for up to 10 years.

CARCHEX customers enjoy the following benefits, in addition to great coverage.

CARCHEX Customer Benefits

Low monthly payments	Customized quotes from helpful specialists	An A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
No-Haggle, Low-Price, Everyday Guarantee™	Claims paid directly to the repair shop	A long list of partners and endorsements, including CARFAX, Edmunds, RepairPal, Kelley Blue Book, and more
Easy claims process	Fully transferable plans	Sample contracts available online
A 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

CARCHEX Plans Fit Your Car’s Needs

Along with low monthly payments, CARCHEX offers five different levels of extended vehicle protection plans, so you can customize your coverage for the lowest price. At each of these levels, there are different contract options to make your plan exactly what you need.

For more than 20 years, CARCHEX has been a leader in the vehicle protection industry for Jeep drivers. Not only does CARCHEX offer flexible and affordable coverage, but you’ll enjoy benefits that may include coverage for: