Nissan Warranty: What Owners Should Know (2024)

All brand-new Nissan models include three years or 36,000 miles of limited vehicle coverage and five years or 60,000 miles of limited powertrain coverage. This Nissan warranty is meant to make sure that no part of your new car is defective, but it won’t guarantee auto repairs for the lifetime of your ownership.

Nissan owners who plan to keep their vehicles for more than five years might want to consider purchasing an extended vehicle protection plan to save on potential expenses. With so many items to consider when it comes to choosing extended warranty coverage, you might feel overwhelmed. Don’t do it alone—the experts at CARCHEX can help you make the best vehicle protection plan choice for your budget and needs.

Every new Nissan vehicle comes with a Nissan manufacturer warranty that’s often referred to as “bumper-to-bumper” coverage. This should give you peace of mind if your new vehicle experiences a mechanical breakdown. The Nissan warranty includes the following coverage:

• 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty: This new vehicle limited warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship on parts original to your Nissan.
• 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain warranty: This warranty covers the Nissan vehicle’s major systems such as its transmission, engine, and drivetrain. Powertrain coverage also includes internal parts such as the drive shafts, oil pan and oil pump, fuel pump, and transaxle.
• 7-year/84,000-mile warranty extension: This Nissan warranty is included for certain vehicles that have a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion coverage: This vehicle warranty covers perforation from corrosion, meaning any body sheet panel that has rusted through.

Warranties are designed to reimburse drivers for repair costs if any Nissan part should fail during the initial period of ownership. That can be a real lifesaver when you consider that even common repairs can easily cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Keep in mind that your vehicle is covered by the Nissan warranty only if you take it to an authorized Nissan dealer’s repair facility. 

Additional Nissan Warranty Coverage

Below are a few additional coverage plans that are part of the Nissan factory warranty:

• Federal emission performance: 2 years/24,000 miles
• Federal emission defect: 3 years/36,000 miles
• Seat belts: 10 years/unlimited miles
• Adjustments: 1 year/12,000 miles
• I-key and key fob batteries: 1 year/unlimited miles
• OE wiper blade inserts: 6 months/unlimited miles
• Refrigerant recharge: 1 year/unlimited miles
• Towing: Eligible during the length of any new vehicle limited warranty

While catalytic converters aren’t covered by standard warranties, your emissions coverage should offer at least a few years of protection.

If you’re still within the terms of your factory warranty, most of the repairs and maintenance costs you encounter should be covered, with some exceptions. The Nissan factory warranty doesn’t cover the following:

1. Routine maintenance services: If it’s just regular maintenance on your vehicle, the owner’s manual states that you’ll pay for it out of pocket.
2. Issues due to poor maintenance: If you don’t keep your car in top shape and something goes wrong, the Nissan warranty won’t cover it.
3. Using the wrong parts: If you use a car part not certified by federal requirements, it’ll keep your Nissan warranty from covering the repair.
4. EPA testing fees: The costs associated with determining why your vehicle failed an emissions test won’t be covered by the factory warranty.
5. Non-Nissan parts: Parts not supplied by Nissan and damages caused by non-Nissan parts will not be covered by the warranty.
6. Resulting damage: Situations such as car accidents, hail, flooding, racing, and theft aren’t covered by your Nissan warranty.

In reality, no warranty plan covers every part of your vehicle. Here’s a list of common car components that aren’t covered by factory bumper-to-bumper warranties, even after the deductible:

• Tires (which often have their own warranty)
• Factory accessories
• Headlights
• Electronic systems

The best way to find out specific warranty information is by looking at your Nissan owner’s manual. Note that there might be slight differences in coverage for different models.

The most basic coverage level of Nissan Security+Plus is its Powertrain Preferred. This plan takes care of your vehicle’s engine, transmission, front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, fuel system, suspension, electrical, brakes, and air conditioning.

If you select Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred, virtually all major components will be covered for vehicle repairs apart from routine maintenance. The Silver Preferred option comes with all Powertrain Preferred parts but has additional coverage for your transmission, rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, steering, electrical, brakes, and air conditioning.

Should I Get a Nissan Extended Warranty?

Why should you consider getting a Nissan vehicle service contract? Many consider Nissan vehicle coverage costs to be worth it because Nissans aren’t known for being reliable. In the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study^TM Nissan ranked 15th out of 29 automakers and below-average for dependability overall.

Not only will an extended Nissan vehicle service contract bring you peace of mind and potentially save you money over time, but because it’s transferable, it could also increase the value of your Nissan if you decide to sell it.

Nissan Average Repair Costs

According to RepairPal, the average annual maintenance cost on a Nissan is $500. This price is just an average, however, since needs will depend on the age and mileage of your car along with the nature of the repair work.

Car repair costs quickly add up, as seen by the average repair costs listed below:

• Nissan Maxima water pump replacement: $694 to $830
• Nissan Altima wheel bearing replacement: $235 to $620
• Nissan Rogue brake master cylinder replacement: $585 to $704
• Nissan Murano power steering hose replacement: $663 to $699
• Nissan Pathfinder brake booster replacement: $572 to $785

While you may want to consider an extended Nissan vehicle service contract, that doesn’t mean you have to head to the Nissan dealership. Third-party vehicle service plan providers like CARCHEX are often more affordable and come with more flexible vehicle protection plans than the Nissan Security+Plus vehicle service contracts.

CARCHEX offers five levels of coverage that can be customized to provide the flexibility and coverage you need.

• Titanium coverage: This top-tier coverage plan takes care of a wide range of vehicle repair needs, with few exceptions and exclusions.
• Platinum coverage: This is the highest level of stated component coverage we offer.
• Powertrain Plus coverage: A mid-range plan that touches all major vehicle systems and is great for cars with more than 60,000 miles.
• Powertrain coverage: A powertrain vehicle service plan designed to protect you from the biggest costs associated with repairing your Nissan’s engine and transmission.
• Extra Care coverage: Designed to enhance existing powertrain coverage, this plan adds stated component coverage for components in select additional systems, such as steering and suspension.

When picking a CARCHEX extended vehicle protection plan to cover your Nissan, you’ll receive the following perks:

• Low prices every day: With CARCHEX, you don’t need to fight for a good price. We’ll provide a competitive rate from the start.
• Affordable monthly payment plans: CARCHEX offers several flexible payment options that make it easy to get a low monthly rate.
• 30-day money-back guarantee: We’re committed to providing a product you’ll find deeply valuable. If you’re not satisfied during the first month, we’ll return your money.
• 24-hour roadside assistance: If you need help on the road, we’ll be there for you. CARCHEX covers free roadside assistance, gas deliveries, rental cars, towing, and trip interruption benefits.
• Thousands of repair shop options: Choose from a wide network of over 30,000 certified repair facilities.
• Claims paid directly to the repair shop: With us, there’s no waiting to be reimbursed for car repair claims.

Exclusions and coverage deductibles apply. See your CARCHEX contract for more information or reach out to our team with your questions today.

CARCHEX makes protecting your Nissan easy. We’ll give you a free vehicle service plan quote in just seconds, helping you make an informed decision about vehicle protection when your factory warranty expires.

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