Advice - Warranty vs No Warranty

[Shady_Ducky]

Thank you all.

@Uparms I just sent a message to Zach@Granger so see what they have to offer.

@Badunit & Jteakus I agree and this is why I am second guessing the warranty purchase. I have my last car was a VW and it was under factory warranty I had such a tough time getting any work done as they would do inspections and claim nothing is wrong with the vehicle. Additionally, if any bolt was touched they would claim that the vehicle was modified. At the end of the day I know it comes does to the service advisor but I rather not have to deal with dealerships unless necessary.

@Supazuk I can do some basic work, I don’t have a garage and lift so I am limited to smaller projects but I am highly considering not going with the warranty.

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[Shady_Ducky]

I have the 22' JT Diesel with the Mopar 2" lift and I couldn't make up my mind so I waited to the last minute and purchased the Mopar warranty last month now called "Flex Care" from my local dealer for $5,000 that includes lift coverage for 8 years / 100,000 miles. I have my dealer take care of everything and they take care of me and I've never had any issues so far with my JT, lift or dealership. I also put $5,000 in an account to cover what the warranty won't cover that includes $1,000 for Bail as I did a burnout in 1974 inside the service dept. of a Dodge dealership in Massillon Ohio with my new Dodge Challenger then went inside and read them the Riot Act. I could of saved money buying from someone else, but purchased the warranty thru my dealer that I believe should help with any issues, if not I have Bail already saved. This JTRD is a keeper, I'll update any future warranty issues if need be.

I am in the same situation, I have been going back and forth whether or not to purchase. My warranty is up in June.

 

[steelponycowboy]

I need advice.

I'm located in Florida and plan to drive my truck until it dies. If the engine fails, I’d consider replacing the engine, so I’m debating whether to purchase an extended warranty. The truck is under 3 years, with 23,000 miles and no major issues (HPP replaced under recall). My main concern is emissions-related components and DEF problems.

Option 1: Purchase Extended Warranty

• Cost: $2,100 for 65K miles/6 years (includes $495 for lift coverage)
• Lift Kit: Mopar 2" with Bilstein reservoir shocks. Dealer install required to maintain warranty:
  • Parts: $1,600 (found separately)
  • Labor: $1,400–$2,000 (alignment not included)
• Pros: Emissions and engine covered. Peace of mind
• Cons: Limited flexibility (dealer-only mods). This does not consider the cost of the adjustable track bars I would like to install to adjust geometry.

Option 2: No Warranty

• Lift Kit: AEV 3", Evo 2.5" Enforcer, or Teraflex 3.5" (Bilstein 5100s)
  • Non-dealer install: ~$600 (alignment not included)
• Engine Tune: Options like GDE, MRtuning, or ECO for better performance and reliability.

Warranty:
• Repairs due to any alterations or modifications to the Vehicle not approved or recommended by the manufacturer, including but not limited to: (a) failure of any custom or add-on / aftermarket part (unless listed as a specific covered part); (b) emissions and/or exhaust systems modifications; engine modifications, transmission modifications, and/or drive axle modifications, which includes any performance modifications; (c) oversized/undersized tires; (d) a suspension modifications; (e) aftermarket lift kits; (f) Mopar lift kits (unless you have purchased this coverage as shown on the first page);
• Lift kits that exceed four (4) inches unless you have purchased Mopar Lift Kit Coverage as shown on the first page; repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of a lift kit that exceeds four (4) inches unless you have purchased Mopar Lift Kit coverage as shown on the first page;
• Repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of alterations or modifications not recommended by the manufacturer;
• Repairs to a covered component caused by the failure of a non-covered component and/or an aftermarket installation not performed by a Dealer, or any outside installation of "salvage or junk" components in conjunction with an insurance or damage claim. All part installations to satisfy such claims must be with new or factory authorized remanufactured components and parts;


Which path would you recommend?

Here is what I know from experience and what I've been told by dealers and two different Stellantis managers that I know personally. I am one or many that has been plagued by problems with my Gladiator that is 3 5 years old. I've been told that the JT has the highest instance of warranty claims than any other Jeep model. Mine has spent over 300 days at the dealer for warranty repairs and was denied warranty 3 different times coating me over $14k out of pocket. It currently at dealer since Sept 17th and the parts needed to fix are not available and there is no date of when they will be. Unfortunately the warranty has again been denied again for BS reasons I won't get into now as it is too involved but last I heard there were 156 other JT owners waiting on the same part. I bought the MaxCare 7 year 125K warranty when new and they've paid out over $40k in repairs on a Jeep stickered for $64k new. I have an attorney now and as soon as my JT is repaired we are going to sue Jeep under the Federal Lemon Law. So a 65k mile warranty is nothing. Your biggest exposure is not a 2 or 2.5 lift kit Clayton or Mopar, it's the drivetrain, especially the motor and transmission. The trans is a Mopar modification of the ZF trans made under license by Mopar and has had a history of failures. Mine went at 50K, to replace you are looking at $4500 Mine was paid for under warranty. Many engines have been replaced and that is probably $10k. Even more are electronics, especially in the dash that can cost thousands. Many aftermarket warranties are plain crap. Too many reports here and other places stating they have maximum labor rates of $80 or similar that no reputable garage will accept. At least with Mopar it pays the dealer to fix. As for $2k for a 65k mile warranty, I'd pass and get the 125k miles warranty for mid 3K cost. Don't worry about lift kit warranty but make sure you have rental car coverage, especially if you plan on driving til it dies. When it dies die, you probably won't be able to replace with a new one as 2026 is scheduled to be the last production year for the Gladiator due to poor sales, high warranty costs and the new Ram Dakota which will replace it.

 

[SURF&TURF]

I am in the same situation, I have been going back and forth whether or not to purchase. My warranty is up in June.

You have time so take it and do more research. I was first drawn to Granger by other members here then read here on this forum that the contracts were nullified in Florida & California for some reason. I received a lot of quotes even from Granger, but decided to spend more locally for peace of mind and hopefully get better service, if not it will definitely be posted here.

 

[ecidiego]

They can and will easily argue "more strain on the engine and driveline" due to lifts and larger tires.

 

[steelponycowboy]

They can and will easily argue "more strain on the engine and driveline" due to lifts and larger tires.

Jeep looks for reasons to deny warranty claims as they cause them to bleed millions from the bottom line. IF you've made any modifications from stock to suspension, big tires, no re-gearing they are fast to deny warranty on any part of the driveline from engine to tranny to axles and even transfer case. Magnussen won't protect you because you just didn't replace a part that is the same as OEM, you've modified the vehicle which is a reason to void all or parts of it. When my transmission went south, the only reason they had was the cause was towing but since in only towed a 2500lb trailer they had to warranty it.

 

[YGBSM]

I just bought the Mopar Max Care from Granger for my Wrangler and my Gladiator. My service guy says that it's a very good warranty but that I should expect to wait a couple weeks for approval in some cases. He said that the dealer service departments have to send requests to Mopar and they won't allow phone authorizations anymore.

$1,600 and $1,700 for 8 years and 85K.

Anyone interested in a $20 handy behind the Texaco?

 

[steelponycowboy]

I just bought the Mopar Max Care from Granger for my Wrangler and my Gladiator. My service guy says that it's a very good warranty but that I should expect to wait a couple weeks for approval in some cases. He said that the dealer service departments have to send requests to Mopar and they won't allow phone authorizations anymore.

$1,600 and $1,700 for 8 years and 85K.

Anyone interested in a $20 handy behind the Texaco?

I paid $3200 I think but got 125K miles. The reason Jeep is stopping dealers from making decisions on high dollar warranty claims is because dealers have been doing to many claims that Jeep says should have been refused, like bigger tires and no regear, lift kits 4" and higher, excessive modifications, and using devices like Pedal Commander, Banks and Tazers (all of which say on one hand won't affect warranty but then tell you to go back to factory settings and remove before taking to dealer) and such. No more "my dealer takes care of me". Jeep is looking for any reason to refuse warranty so beware before taking that wrench to it.

 

[YGBSM]

I paid $3200 I think but got 125K miles. The reason Jeep is stopping dealers from making decisions on high dollar warranty claims is because dealers have been doing to many claims that Jeep says should have been refused, like bigger tires and no regear, lift kits 4" and higher, excessive modifications, and using devices like Pedal Commander, Banks and Tazers (all of which say on one hand won't affect warranty but then tell you to go back to factory settings and remove before taking to dealer) and such. No more "my dealer takes care of me". Jeep is looking for any reason to refuse warranty so beware before taking that wrench to it.

I can see that. The dealership wants to keep you happy so that you'll do the routine maintenance with them. That's another reason that I went with the Mopar warranty. No mods for me. I like the way Jeep built it but respect the builds I see from others. That sounds like a great deal for 125K. The price jumped after 85K and I do about 8K a year.

Also, thanks for dedicating your life to keeping all of us safe!

 

[Bananaman]

I bought an extended warranty when I got my Jeep, but won't hold my breath if something happens. After 3 years nothing major has developed.
As for the GDE tune, the new one has the ability to go from tuned to stock without removing the ECU.

 

[Stan H]

I need advice.

I'm located in Florida and plan to drive my truck until it dies. If the engine fails, I’d consider replacing the engine, so I’m debating whether to purchase an extended warranty. The truck is under 3 years, with 23,000 miles and no major issues (HPP replaced under recall). My main concern is emissions-related components and DEF problems.

Option 1: Purchase Extended Warranty

• Cost: $2,100 for 65K miles/6 years (includes $495 for lift coverage)
• Lift Kit: Mopar 2" with Bilstein reservoir shocks. Dealer install required to maintain warranty:
  • Parts: $1,600 (found separately)
  • Labor: $1,400–$2,000 (alignment not included)
• Pros: Emissions and engine covered. Peace of mind
• Cons: Limited flexibility (dealer-only mods). This does not consider the cost of the adjustable track bars I would like to install to adjust geometry.

Option 2: No Warranty

• Lift Kit: AEV 3", Evo 2.5" Enforcer, or Teraflex 3.5" (Bilstein 5100s)
  • Non-dealer install: ~$600 (alignment not included)
• Engine Tune: Options like GDE, MRtuning, or ECO for better performance and reliability.

Warranty:
• Repairs due to any alterations or modifications to the Vehicle not approved or recommended by the manufacturer, including but not limited to: (a) failure of any custom or add-on / aftermarket part (unless listed as a specific covered part); (b) emissions and/or exhaust systems modifications; engine modifications, transmission modifications, and/or drive axle modifications, which includes any performance modifications; (c) oversized/undersized tires; (d) a suspension modifications; (e) aftermarket lift kits; (f) Mopar lift kits (unless you have purchased this coverage as shown on the first page);
• Lift kits that exceed four (4) inches unless you have purchased Mopar Lift Kit Coverage as shown on the first page; repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of a lift kit that exceeds four (4) inches unless you have purchased Mopar Lift Kit coverage as shown on the first page;
• Repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of alterations or modifications not recommended by the manufacturer;
• Repairs to a covered component caused by the failure of a non-covered component and/or an aftermarket installation not performed by a Dealer, or any outside installation of "salvage or junk" components in conjunction with an insurance or damage claim. All part installations to satisfy such claims must be with new or factory authorized remanufactured components and parts;


Which path would you recommend?

No warranty, take the amount you would have paid in monthly premium or the lump sum save it back . When enginebor transmission fails replace it with the saved money. The end .

 

[Minty JL]

forget the warranty, forget the factory lift and install. If you can wrench yourself $3600 Buys a lot of drive train parts!

100% absolute fuckin truth right here.

The fine print in extended warranties have a loophole for every to avoid actually paying out. I got burned once before back in 2005.....never again.

 

[Minty JL]

I bought an extended warranty when I got my Jeep, but won't hold my breath if something happens. After 3 years nothing major has developed.
As for the GDE tune, the new one has the ability to go from tuned to stock without removing the ECU.

What you fail to realize. Everytime the ECU is flashed, there is a time stamp created. If the time stamp in your ECU does not match what Jeep has on file.......your entire warranty is voided and there is zero recourse to have it reinstated. GM started was the first to start that back in like 2008-09 when some guys put horrid tunes on the Trailblazer SS's

 

[Vtur]

I'd say screwed. The sense of freedom to mods and do whatever you wants without worries about warranty is a great feeling. Similar to paying off the mortgage so one can give insurance company the finger when they attempt to triple your rates.
Waiting on my powertrain to expired a year from now so i can add a catch can lol

 

[professorkx]

Jeep Warranty is almost useless…

When I bought my 2014 4 door Rubicon, I bought the 1 million mile, $0 deductible Jeep warranty, and my brother picked his jeep up the same day with the same warranty. Before I lifted my jeep, I had a few problems, and the simple, cheap items were fixed…trac bar, etc. When the rear locker went south, Jeep first claimed I had driven through a river, as the fluid was “Milky”. LOL Next, they claimed the failure was caused by the installation of a Poison Spyder diff cover. Seriously!! After 2 months sitting at the dealer, Jeep sent an inspector to assess the claim. After almost 6 months at the dealer and a lot of hassle, I got a new rear end. Since I can setup rear ends, looking back, I should have just bought new parts and fixed the rear end over one weekend.

Next up was the Jeep selectable sway bar. It went south and warranty was denied…no reason given. I installed an off-road sway bar.

My brother has had similar hassles with his warranty, small things covered others denied.

After the sway bar was denied, I gave up on my 1 million mile warranty and started making serious modifications that enhanced my jeep’s ability.

When I bought my 2024 Gladiator a week ago and my wife’s 2023 JL last year, I laughed when they wanted to discuss the extended Jeep warranty. No thanks, coverage claims are hit and miss, and it can take months to get a repair approved by Jeep while your jeep sits at the dealer.

In 2022, my son bought the extended Jeep warranty that included coverage for lifting his Gladiator. After the jeep was lifted, they won’t even change the oil…so much for the lift warranty.

Oh, and this is at multiple dealers, including the one that sold the jeeps originally.

Nope, no Jeep warranty for me. I’ll start from the beginning making modifications knowing that I don’t really have a warranty that will be useful anyway. If it breaks, I’ll just fix it myself, and it won’t take me months…

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