What is covered under the Jeep Wrangler manufacturer car warranty?
Although over the decades the design and comfort and safety of the Jeep has been bolstered, the essence remains the same, a go-anywhere vehicle. But you might ask, but what exactly is covered under the Jeep Wrangler manufacturer car warranty, we find out.
The Wrangler can trace its routes all the way back to the first Jeep or rather "GP - General Purpose vehicle" that was created. Just comparing older models with the latest iterations, you will find that the signature design remains mostly the same although softer around the edges and on the eyes. Up to this day, the model retains the trademark round headlamps and seven-slot grille.
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Currently, there are four derivatives in the Wrangler range, two 3-door models and two 5-door offerings. All four variants are powered by the same 3.6-litre, V6 petrol motor coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The combination sends 209 kW and 347 Nm of torque to all four wheels. But what happens when all four wheels screech to a halt because of a problem? We take a closer look at what is covered under the manufacturer warranty.
Warranty
Included in the purchase price of the Jeep Wrangler range, the customer will be happy to note, is a 3-years \ 100 000 km warranty. The warranty cover commences once the new owner has taken delivery of the vehicle. A part or accessory installed at an authorised Jeep dealership also receives cover for 2-years / 40 000 km excluding wear and tear components.
Jeep Wrangler models further enjoy a 36-month paint warranty as well as a 5-year body panel perforation warranty, however, this cover comes with terms that will be highlighted in the exclusions.
Maintenance plan
Also included in the original purchasing price is a 3-years \ 100 000 km maintenance plan. While you will be responsible for wear and tear items such as wheels, many serviceable components and fluids are included in the plan and will be checked and maintained at every 12 000 km service interval. The customer should note that the services and maintenance should only be conducted by an authorised Jeep service centre.
Cover
Jeep vehicles are covered against defects and faulty workmanship. This means that if a defective or malfunctioning component is detected or found in a Jeep Wrangler, the service centre will attempt to repair or just replace the defective component. Not only is the cost of this covered by Jeep but also the labour time and the supply of the necessary consumables.
Exclusions
Owners should note that when it comes to the paint and perforation warranties, edge corrosion is excluded as well as vehicles that have been stored or driven regularly in corrosive environments such as driving on beaches, salt flats or parked under trees or in direct sunlight. Furthermore, components that failed due to driving on unsurfaced roads or was on the receiving end of hailstorms, earthquakes or floods are also not covered.
Owners should also adhere to the maintenance and service schedule which is set out at every 12 000 km for the Jeep Wrangler. Service or maintenance and even the fitment of genuine Jeep accessories should be conducted by an official Jeep service centre for the warranties to remain intact. Items such as oil levels, petrol, brake fluid levels and coolant levels are considered as part of the ownership maintenance and are the responsibility of the owner.
Wear and tear components like the clutch and brake pads are also excluded from the warranty, however, could form part of the maintenance plan agreement for your vehicle. Tyres are also not covered under the warranty, but owners should find out from the tyre manufacturer of any warranties on their individual products.
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