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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Lifetime powertrain warranty buyout
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<blockquote data-quote="cbarry" data-source="post: 449584" data-attributes="member: 23787"><p>I think they’re screwing with you. From what I can tell Jeep still makes heads for the 3.8. You can even get the full rebuilt engine - R8144470AD. They just don’t want to cover the cost and labor associated with the fix. They are not listed as discontinued on any dealer site I’ve searched. Availability could be an issue as it took two weeks for me to get a clockspring recently but I’m not seeing anything about end of life. Right now I am waiting on my second head for an 09 Commander. I have the same lifetime power train warranty on that vehicle. The first head was replaced due to faulty valve seals - I was burning about a quart of oil every hundred miles. They don’t bother with rebuilding anything. The replacement head just dropped two valves so I am waiting on replacement #2.</p><p></p><p>When they did the first head they had to get approval from Chrysler corporate to use a new head instead of a remanufactured one because no remanufactured ones were available. This time they are trying to get approval to purchase an oem replacement from rock auto because of no mopar/dealer availability. We’ll see what happens - I told them I didn’t need it immediately because it’s my second car.</p><p></p><p>At least your car has some residual value - if they paid me blue book on an 09 Commander with 200k miles and a 3.7 I think I would get a check for $9.99. The free lifetime power trains are hard because if you are actively using them you don’t want to give them up. To me the warranty is worth way more than the car is at this point but I didn’t pay for the warranty. Just keep pushing them to fix it and don’t be afraid to escalate to corporate yourself. Also - even though it’s on them try and be as agreeable as possible and corporate will try and help you out. Tell them you love your Jeep, brand loyalty, blah blah blah.</p><p></p><p>With my ‘12 JK they were still selling stupid warranties with terms like lifetime. I ended up buying one when I bought the vehicle. It has paid for an ECU/wiring harness swap, an oil pressure sensor I was going to replace myself until I realized I would have to pull the manifold, about four sets of seized calipers, and a few other items already. This warranty (unlike the free lifetime) has a provision in it where if the repair is greater than the blue book they can pay the blue book and cancel the warranty. Luckily JKs hold their value a lot better than Commanders. Jeep has already offered me $3000 towards a new car if I would cancel the warranty. They can pry it from my cold dead hands.</p><p></p><p>I get that I’m in the minority but I don’t need new/shiny and will gladly hold a warranty without limitations long enough that it’s been worth it.</p><p></p><p>So no - no recommendations on what your warranty/Jeep are worth in terms of buyout but keep pushing for them to fix it. It’s not like they’re going to stop making parts for the 3.8 when people are still buying them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cbarry, post: 449584, member: 23787"] I think they’re screwing with you. From what I can tell Jeep still makes heads for the 3.8. You can even get the full rebuilt engine - R8144470AD. They just don’t want to cover the cost and labor associated with the fix. They are not listed as discontinued on any dealer site I’ve searched. Availability could be an issue as it took two weeks for me to get a clockspring recently but I’m not seeing anything about end of life. Right now I am waiting on my second head for an 09 Commander. I have the same lifetime power train warranty on that vehicle. The first head was replaced due to faulty valve seals - I was burning about a quart of oil every hundred miles. They don’t bother with rebuilding anything. The replacement head just dropped two valves so I am waiting on replacement #2. When they did the first head they had to get approval from Chrysler corporate to use a new head instead of a remanufactured one because no remanufactured ones were available. This time they are trying to get approval to purchase an oem replacement from rock auto because of no mopar/dealer availability. We’ll see what happens - I told them I didn’t need it immediately because it’s my second car. At least your car has some residual value - if they paid me blue book on an 09 Commander with 200k miles and a 3.7 I think I would get a check for $9.99. The free lifetime power trains are hard because if you are actively using them you don’t want to give them up. To me the warranty is worth way more than the car is at this point but I didn’t pay for the warranty. Just keep pushing them to fix it and don’t be afraid to escalate to corporate yourself. Also - even though it’s on them try and be as agreeable as possible and corporate will try and help you out. Tell them you love your Jeep, brand loyalty, blah blah blah. With my ‘12 JK they were still selling stupid warranties with terms like lifetime. I ended up buying one when I bought the vehicle. It has paid for an ECU/wiring harness swap, an oil pressure sensor I was going to replace myself until I realized I would have to pull the manifold, about four sets of seized calipers, and a few other items already. This warranty (unlike the free lifetime) has a provision in it where if the repair is greater than the blue book they can pay the blue book and cancel the warranty. Luckily JKs hold their value a lot better than Commanders. Jeep has already offered me $3000 towards a new car if I would cancel the warranty. They can pry it from my cold dead hands. I get that I’m in the minority but I don’t need new/shiny and will gladly hold a warranty without limitations long enough that it’s been worth it. So no - no recommendations on what your warranty/Jeep are worth in terms of buyout but keep pushing for them to fix it. It’s not like they’re going to stop making parts for the 3.8 when people are still buying them. [/QUOTE]
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JK General Discussion
Lifetime powertrain warranty buyout
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