Questions about warranty coverage and Jeep dealer installed factory parts

[Dls79]

So, factory parts installed by a Jeep dealer that MAY be blamed for causing another problem with my Jeep (like sensor issues, transmission issues, etc) may be up to the local dealer where ever I may be at when /if I have a problem?

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[LostWoods]

So, factory parts installed by a Jeep dealer that MAY be blamed for causing another problem with my Jeep (like sensor issues, transmission issues, etc) may be up to the local dealer where ever I may be at when /if I have a problem?

"Factory Parts" don't mean a thing unfortunately. There's replacement warranty parts and parts that may be original on other vehicles but just because 4.88 gears come as original equipment in the XR Wrangler doesn't mean they're not aftermarket for a Gladiator.

But yeah so anything you do that can be cited as a cause can result in a warranty rejection. Some dealers are better than others but you never know unless you know. Just because they're your friend when you buy the truck or take it in for service doesn't mean they have your back. I've seen 40 year customers thrown to the curb over major issues when money is on the line.

 

[bleda2002]

So, factory parts installed by a Jeep dealer that MAY be blamed for causing another problem with my Jeep (like sensor issues, transmission issues, etc) may be up to the local dealer where ever I may be at when /if I have a problem?

Technically yes, but again, gears causing transmission issues? Unlikely they could make that connection as to it being the cause or even putting undue stress. The more likely case is sensor and axle shafts.

 

[Dls79]

I appreciate the info.

 

[Orange01z28]

$2500 parts and labor? Not a bad price

 

[Geoarch]

I have a 2021 JTR with just over 7,000 miles. Because I routinely carry around 800 lbs in the vehicle and pull a trailer (<3,000 lbs total trailer weight), I’m considering having a Jeep dealer install factory 4.88 gears. I have been told by one dealer tell me that they would not perform that work because it would “void your warranty “. Another dealer is telling me that they could do the work for approximately $2,500 and it would not impact my warranty. Does anyone have any insight to this situation?

Mine told me it would void that part of the warranty pertaining to the axles and diffs, but not the rest of the vehicle. I find that ironic given that Jeep pushes their performance parts line including the Dana 4.88 gears and they are available on Wranglers.

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