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Interested in keeping your Chrysler repair costs down? Purchasing a Chrysler extended warranty is one way to offset expensive repair bills once your factory warranty expires.
CARCHEX protects your vehicle and bank account with our flexible protection plans. Read on to learn more about a Chrysler extended warranty and your options for coverage.
What Is a Chrysler Extended Warranty?
Extended warranties are vehicle protection plans that begin after your factory warranty ends. The Chrysler extended warranty comes through Mopar, which is the parts, customer care, and service component of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). These warranties are available for all FCA brands—Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo. This is noted as FCA US LLC in your Chrysler extended warranty.
What’s Included in a Chrysler Factory Warranty?
When you purchase a new Chrysler from the dealership, you also drive away with a manufacturer warranty. Here’s what’s covered in your Chrysler factory warranty:
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3-Year/36,000-Mile Chrysler Basic Limited Warranty |
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5-Year/60,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty |
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5-Year/60,000-mile Roadside Assistance Services |
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Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty |
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Federal Emissions Warranty |
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High Voltage Battery Limited Warranty |
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Additionally, you can choose to purchase a Chrysler extended warranty through Mopar on your new vehicle.
Chrysler Extended Warranty Coverage: Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans
Mopar Vehicle Protection complements your current coverage and provides mechanical coverage after your original warranty expires. The two warranty plan options are Maximum Care℠ and Added Care Plus℠.
Maximum Care
FCA’s highest level of Chrysler extended coverage, Maximum Care, protects more than 5,000 components beyond your warranty. It can last for up to eight years or 150,000 miles and offers roadside assistance, car rental allowance, towing services, trip interruption benefits, and key fob repair or replacement.
If your vehicle is also covered with the five-year or 60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, you are eligible within three years or 36,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date. That means you need to decide whether to purchase the plan while your Chrysler is still under its bumper-to-bumper warranty.
WHAT’S NOT COVERED UNDER CHRYSLER MAXIMUM CARE:
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Added Care Plus
This Chrysler extended warranty plan adds coverage on more than 800 powertrain and major components with factory-backed protection. Chrysler vehicle owners choose the terms: between five and eight years and from 60,000 up to 150,000 miles. You can also pick your deductible, based on the Chrysler extended warranty plan you select.
Eligibility for Mopar’s Added Care Plus plan is the same as for the Maximum Care plan.
BOTH MAXIMUM CARE AND ADDED CARE PLUS FEATURE:
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Should I Consider a Chrysler Extended Warranty?
There are plenty of reasons why purchasing an extended car warranty to protect your Chrysler can be a smart move. Here are some facts to consider:
- Keeps the money in your pocket—Extended warranties can save you from spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on unexpected car repairs.
- Peace of mind—Knowing that you won’t be caught unprepared with a costly repair bill puts your mind at ease.
- Long-term plans—Planning on driving your Chrysler for years to come? If so, purchasing an extended coverage plan can help you afford inevitable repairs.
- Resale value—Protected vehicles have a higher resale value. Most extended warranties, including Mopar Vehicle Protection plans, are transferable.
- Car reliability—Is your specific Chrysler model known to reliable? If you are aware of common repairs, an extended warranty can help you plan ahead.
- Dealership vs. third-party companies—You can purchase a vehicle service contract from either type of provider, but there are significant differences in plan options, repair shop flexibility, and oftentimes, cost. For example, the cost of a manufacturer’s extended warranty may be wrapped up into your car payments, so you’d actually be paying interest on your Chrysler extended warranty coverage.
Chrysler Reliability and Repairs
With so many makes and models, it can be difficult to know if an auto brand is reliable until you experience it for yourself. Doing research before you make a purchase can give some insight. Here are a few highlights as you get started:
- Chrysler rose 10 spots from 2016 to 2017 and improved from 2018 to 2019 in a reliability report by Consumer Reports. Their related brands, including Jeep, Ram, and Dodge, also improved.
- J.D. Power recognizes some Chrysler models for performance, giving the 2018 J.D. Power Performance Minivan award to the Chrysler Pacifica. In 2019, the same model won second place.
- U.S. News & World Report gives the 2019 Chrysler 300 a rating of 8.0 and the 2020 version a 7.7.
Even the most reliable cars break down, though. Chrysler owners report spending an average of $608 on repairs a year.
WHAT ARE COMMON CHRYSLER REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS?
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How to Make Your Chrysler Last
If your goal is to drive your Chrysler until it dies, follow these tips:
- Follow the maintenance schedule outlined in the owner’s manual. It will tell you when to change the oil and filters, rotate your tires, and perform other basic car maintenance services.
- Use reliable parts. Stick to what the manufacturer offers or suggests and talk to a trusted mechanic about your options.
- Clean the inside and outside of your car on a regular basis. This helps to prevent rust and other damage.
- Protect your car by parking in the shade, garage, or carport to protect it from sunshine, bird droppings, pollen, and other environmental factors.
- Check your tire pressure regularly. Keeping your tires properly inflated saves gas and keeps you safe while driving.
- Purchase a Chrysler extended warranty. That way, you can afford important repairs when you need them. Waiting to fix a problem could further the damage and end up costing you more.
What Determines Your Chrysler Extended Warranty Cost?
Whether you purchase the maximum extended warranty or a plan offered by a third-party company like CARCHEX, factors for establishing the cost of a Chrysler extended warranty include:
- Coverage level—Warranty plans that cover more components are more expensive than lower-tier plans.
- Payment plan—If you pay a higher deductible, you pay a lower premium.
- Type of car—Protection plans for luxury vehicles usually cost more.
- Car condition—Older age and higher mileage can increase your extended warranty cost.
Keep in mind that the cost of a monthly Chrysler extended warranty payment may be more affordable than an upfront expensive car repair bill.
To get a free quote on a Chrysler extended warranty, call 866-261-3457.
What’s Included in a Protection Plan with CARCHEX
A Mopar Vehicle Protection plan isn’t your only option for a Chrysler extended warranty. With over 20 years in the business, CARCHEX is an industry leader for affordable, flexible extended vehicle protection plans that will give you the coverage you need for your Chrysler.
We offer Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze coverage levels:
- Titanium (up to 10 years)—This bumper-to-bumper warranty is our most comprehensive coverage option and excludes only a few components.
- Platinum (up to 10 years)—This Chrysler extended warranty plan covers hundreds of specific components, including all major vehicle systems.
- Gold (up to 10 years)—Vehicles with more than 60,000 miles are best served with our Gold level plan, which includes comprehensive coverage and flexible terms at great prices.
- Silver (up to 7 years)—Protect your powertrain and essential major systems with this coverage plan.
- Bronze (up to 6 years)—This plan provides coverage for the most expensive and common repairs to the engine and transmission.
Benefits of Chrysler Warranties
Chrysler vehicle owners have the option to buy extended vehicle protection from the FCA dealership or from third-party auto warranty companies like CARCHEX.
As you sort through your choices, consider the many benefits of purchasing an extended warranty from CARCHEX:
- You aren’t limited to using dealership facilities, parts, and technicians for repairs, which can be more expensive. CARCHEX allows you to work with your own trusted auto shop and mechanic and to use any part.
- We have a variety of vehicle protection plans, allowing you to customize your Chrysler extended warranty contract to your budget and vehicle.
- CARCHEX pays the auto repair shop directly, so you don’t have to pay the cost upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
- Customer Experience Above All is our promise to you. Better Business Bureau gives us an A+ for customer service.
- Our plans are affordable. We offer a No-Haggle, Low-Price, Everyday Guarantee™ and a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.
- All of our vehicle protection plans include 24/7 roadside assistance, gas delivery, towing, trip interruption services, rental cars, and more.
- We have partnerships and endorsements with trusted industry experts, including Edmunds.com, Pat Gross, RepairPal, Assurant, and more.
See how CARCHEX stacks up against the competition and find out why you should choose us for protecting your Chrysler.
Put Your Mind at Ease with CARCHEX
It’s normal to have plenty of questions before purchasing an extended protection plan. The auto warranty and insurance experts at CARCHEX are here to make it an easy, convenient experience that gives you peace of mind. To talk to one of our representatives about a Chrysler extended warranty, call us today at 866-261-3457.
CHRYSLER WARRANTY QUICK FACTS
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Sources:
Mopar: https://msmownerassets.z13.web.core.windows.net/assets/publications/en-us/Chrysler/2020/Pacifica/P103960_20_RU_GW_EN_US_DIGITAL.pdf
Mopar: https://www.mopar.com/content/dam/mopar/pdf/warranty/mopar_parts_accessories_warranty_statement.pdf
Mopar: https://www.mopar.com/chrysler/en-us/care/mopar-vehicle-protection.html
Mopar: https://www.mopar.com/content/dam/mopar/pdf/mvp/2019-05%20MVP%20Maximum%20Care%20Plans%20SS.pdf
Mopar: https://www.mopar.com/content/dam/mopar/pdf/mvp/2019-05%20Added%20Care%20Plus.pdf
Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/
J.D. Power: https://www.jdpower.com/Cars/Ratings/Performance/2018/Minivan
U.S. News & World Report: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/chrysler/300
RepairPal: https://repairpal.com/chrysler
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RepairPal: https://repairpal.com/reasons-for-excess-oil-consumption-167
RepairPal: https://repairpal.com/power-window-regulatormotor-may-fail-049
YourMechanic: https://www.yourmechanic.com/estimates/chrysler/300
RepairPal: https://repairpal.com/recall-to-reposition-high-pressure-power-steering-hose-221#
RepairPal: https://repairpal.com/estimator/chrysler/lebaron/water-pump-replacement-cost
Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/make-your-car-last-200-000-miles/
Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/10-tips-to-make-your-car-last-longer-33660
Better Business Bureau: https://www.bbb.org/greater-maryland/business-reviews/extended-warranty-contract-service-companies/carchex-in-hunt-valley-md-23015869