Used Jeep warranty? Help!

Olin71 · Jan 12, 2017

I am buying a used JKUHR 2016 tomorrow morning with 4k miles and from what I understand the OEM warranty is no longer valid because the original owner sold it to a dealer and now I am buying it from the dealer and therefore the 3rd owner.

G. No Coverage to Second Purchaser if Transfer Fee is Not Paid
If you do not transfer the remainder of the 7 year/70,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage and pay the transfer fee, or if you are the third (or subsequent) owner of the vehicle, the Powertrain Limited Warranty described in this Section 2.2 does not apply to you.

http://www.chrysler.com/crossbrand/warranty/pdf/Minivan.pdf

Would I technically count as the 3rd owner in this case? If so, should I purchase a new warranty and if so from the seller (Toyota dealership), from a Jeep dealership or go 3rd party?

I am going to search as well, but am still working tonight so I wanted to post as well.

Thank you!

the_ox · Jan 12, 2017

I'd be interested in seeing responses.

The dealership shouldn't title the vehicle so I would say you would be the second owner.

aldo90731 · Jan 12, 2017

Have the dealer include a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, with $0 deductible, into the deal. Seriously, it is the least they can do.

As already mentioned: the dealer shouldn't have titled the vehicle, If they did, it is on them.

Unless the salesman is making up stories to get more money...

Mike1972chev · Jan 12, 2017

I would have a HARD time believing that Jeep would have no power train warranty on it. If it was not covered,I would not be buying that one . )My opinion)

Olin71 · Jan 12, 2017

So as long as the dealer didn't title it, I will be able to pay the $150 to transfer the warranty? If so, I am thinking I will self-insure the rest.

Shinny · Jan 12, 2017

The warranty should transfer. I've never geard of a dealer being considered an owner, but then again, I'm not a lawyer.

kik · Jan 12, 2017

I don't know how the dealer is getting around the factory 3/36 warranty, or if it's just marketing to get additional cash. If you're set on buying that particular JK I think paying $150 to have a "warranty" might be the best $150 you spend. I wouldn't purchase any JK if there wasn't a powertrain warranty. Your call. Are you sure that the dealer is actually on the title as the second owner? I would want to actually see proof of that. Good luck.

Olin71 · Jan 12, 2017

I'm happy to spend the $150. If that is not an option, should I pass?

aldo90731 · Jan 12, 2017

Only if you really want this Jeep, and the $150 gets you a factory-like bumper-to-bumper warranty with NO deductible.

There's something fishy about the story the dealer is telling you...

Skerj · Jan 12, 2017

Is this new..? I've never had to use it on used vehicles, but it's been my understanding that warranty is there regardless of number of owners as long as the vehicle was in miles and years.

beeshka · Jan 12, 2017

Who is telling you that you are not eligible for the warranty? The Salesman? If so, I would call there bluff and tell them a 2016 with no warranty is worth less than they are asking and therefore the Jeep is worth 2k less (based on what these brick and motor dealers sell extended warranties for) After getting the price reduced I would then contact the forum sponsor that sells the lifetime warranty for $2400 and be good to go.

There is no way the dealer would title the vehicle because they would have to pay taxes upon filing the title. Even if the owner of the dealership used this Jeep as a personal vehicle they would just slap Dealer Tags on it to avoid paying the taxes.

jadmt · Jan 12, 2017

That is a Mopar care warranty that the original owner paid for not the standard factory warranty. You do have to pay a transfer fee. 7/70000 not standard 3/36000 bumper to bumper.

Nottalot · Jan 12, 2017

With just one owner and low mileage, I would think it would fall under certified pre-owned. In my opinion, there is something strange here.

hyper · Jan 12, 2017

The factory 3 year/36K Mile and 7 year powertrain are still valid. You are referring to terms that apply to purchased service contract which I doubt this has...
If you run the carfax it should show the factory warranty is valid and if a service contract was purchased.

MeachamBearcat · Jan 12, 2017

Makes me wonder if there may not be some mechanical problem with the jeep they are aware of and are trying to duck.

WaltA · Jan 12, 2017

Olin71 said:
I am buying a used JKUHR 2016 tomorrow morning with 4k miles and from what I understand the OEM warranty is no longer valid because the original owner sold it to a dealer and now I am buying it from the dealer and therefore the 3rd owner.

G. No Coverage to Second Purchaser if Transfer Fee is Not Paid
If you do not transfer the remainder of the 7 year/70,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage and pay the transfer fee, or if you are the third (or subsequent) owner of the vehicle, the Powertrain Limited Warranty described in this Section 2.2 does not apply to you.

http://www.chrysler.com/crossbrand/warranty/pdf/Minivan.pdf

Would I technically count as the 3rd owner in this case? If so, should I purchase a new warranty and if so from the seller (Toyota dealership), from a Jeep dealership or go 3rd party?

Let me start by saying, its not a Minivan. So, the Minivan 7/70 power train warranty will not apply regardless. The 2016 Wrangler comes with a 5/60 power train warranty (in addition to the 3/36 bumper-to-bumper warranty).

As to counting owners, unless the dealer actually registered the Wrangler (put non-dealer plates on it), I don't think they count as an owner.

If you are at all worried about the warranty, I would take the VIN to a nearby Jeep dealer, and ask then to verify the status of any/all warranties on this particular vehicle. The last think you would want to find out after purchase, is that for some reason, FCA has voided the warranties.

This might be a better reference link: http://www.jeep.com/crossbrand/6.7/warranty/pdf/2016-Jeep-Gas_5_60-Generic_Warranty.pdf

Garemlin · Jan 12, 2017

Could this possibly be a dealer buyback under the lemon law? I ran across a 2014 that seemed fishy to me. It was a 2014 with under 2000 miles. It was titled as a factory vehicle, sold to an individual and then sold to a dealer again in less than 6 months. Dealer was shown as an owner on the Carfax.

Tap'd from my 7+

CT_White_SRT · Jan 12, 2017

Probably a Canadian Jeep in USA.

aldo90731 · Jan 12, 2017

^^^ BINGO!

OP, have you ran the CarFax on the VIN?

If it is indeed a gray market Jeep, you need to know its true history before you sign on the dotted line.

Olin71 · Jan 12, 2017

Thanks to all. I called a local Jeep dealership and they confirmed that the warranty does transfer.

The Toyota dealership I am buying it from was vague on this and I think they were so they could sell me an extended service contract.

Here is the link to CarFax and it looks good.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=WDB_0&vin=1C4BJWFG2GL298251

aldo90731 · Jan 12, 2017

Ah, a TOYOTA dealership. It all makes sense now. They just don't know how Jeep works...

But that was a fancy story they concocted to try to cover their asses in case Jeep charged a transfer fee.

Sounds like you are good to go!

Call Of Duty MW3 · Jan 12, 2017

Thanks everyone for the heads up about the warranty issues with Canadian Jeeps. One we were looking at was a pretty low mileage 2015. Now that I know this I am not interested at all.

Olin71 · Jan 14, 2017

Thanks for all the help with the warranty. Here is a pic of my new Jeep!

WaltA · Jan 15, 2017

Ah, oh! Mud on the tires voids the warranty!

jman69 · May 18, 2017

Just purchased a 2016 JKU Rubicon with 11,500 miles on it last week. Took to local dealer for a few issues that I assumed would be covered under warranty. Just informed that vehicle was from Canada & has NO WARRANTY. Explains why I got such a good deal. Contacted Jeep - was told that because is was sold at an auction block then to a dealer, warranty is void - no way to transfer. I have contacted the dealer as the vehicle description stated that the balance of the factory warranty existed, so I thought I had a 3yr/36K warranty on the vehicle.....waiting to hear from him. Big time REGRET here.

browe · Jun 14, 2017

How did this turn out for you? There are SOME Canadian titled Jeeps that ARE eligible for warranty coverage in the USA. Depending on who owned your vehicle in Canada will determine that coverage. How it was sold (auction, private owner) is meaningless. There are dealers in the US selling Jeeps claiming to have warranties that are not eligible for factory warranties vs after market warranties.

jman69 · Jun 15, 2017

Turned out good - My dealer actually worked with another Jeep dealer to get the vehicle registered in my name & I have already had warranty work done on the vehicle. My understanding is that it all depends on who the vehicle was sold to & how the paperwork was handled, as to if the warranty can be transferred. Sure was a wake up call for me....
I was sweating bullets!

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