Jeep Warranty: Factory Coverage, Mopar Plans and Claims

Jeep’s factory coverage is among the shorter in the industry once the basic warranty runs out — which is why a jeep warranty extension matters more for Wrangler and Grand Cherokee owners than for most brands.

Jeep’s official extended protection comes through Mopar Vehicle Protection (now called FlexCare Vehicle Protection): factory-backed plans up to 8 years or 125,000 miles, serviced by factory-trained technicians with genuine Mopar parts. This guide explains the real plan tiers, costs, exclusions, and how to file a claim.

Quick Answer: Jeep Warranty at a Glance

New Jeeps carry a 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Mopar’s extended plans — Maximum Care, Added Care Plus, and Powertrain Care Plus (now sold under FlexCare as Extended Care Premium, Extended Care Plus, and Extended Care) — extend coverage up to 8 years/125,000 miles (or unlimited miles up to 7 years).

Maximum Care is the exclusionary top tier covering up to 5,000 components. Typical deductibles are $100–$200, with $35 first-day rental, $100 towing/roadside, and $1,000 trip interruption included. For shoppers comparing a jeep warranty against third-party contracts, Mopar is the only factory-backed option.

Official Policy Verification & Source Check

How We Check This Policy: We read Mopar’s official Vehicle Protection plan literature and FAQs — the factory-backed plans sold through Jeep dealers — not third-party warranty marketers. Where dealers quote pricing, we label it as sample quotes.

Jeep Factory Warranty: What Comes Free

Every new Jeep leaves the lot with two factory warranties. The basic limited warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) and handles most defects in materials and workmanship — electronics, suspension, climate, and everything else that isn’t powertrain. The powertrain limited warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles: engine, transmission, transfer case, and driveline components.

Jeep also includes roadside assistance for the duration of the powertrain warranty on most models — towing, jump-starts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, and lockout service. After the basic 3/36 expires, you are on your own for non-powertrain repairs unless you buy extended protection.

Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans for Jeep

The official extended plans for Jeep are Mopar Vehicle Protection contracts — a product of FCA US LLC, backed by the manufacturer and honored at any Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealership in North America. Repairs use genuine Mopar parts and factory-trained, certified technicians.

Powertrain Care Plus is the entry tier: basic stated-component coverage on 400+ powertrain components — engine, transmission, drivetrain, steering, and air conditioning. It is available for pre-owned vehicles and is the economical way to keep catastrophic-failure protection past the factory 5/60.

Added Care Plus is the mid tier: stated-component coverage on 800+ major components, extending beyond powertrain into critical systems — engine, transmission, drive system, steering, air conditioning, brakes, and electrical. Available for new, certified pre-owned, and pre-owned vehicles.

Maximum Care is the top tier: exclusionary coverage on up to 5,000 components — essentially everything mechanical and electrical except a small list of stated exclusions. It is the closest thing to extending the factory bumper-to-bumper warranty and the plan most Jeep owners choose given the brand’s below-average reliability scores on models like the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee.

Under the newer FlexCare Vehicle Protection branding, the tiers are sold as Extended Care Premium (exclusionary), Extended Care Plus, and Extended Care, plus GAP protection. Terms run up to 8 years or 125,000 miles — or unlimited miles for up to seven years. Eligibility is generally limited to vehicles within 36 months or 36,000 miles that originally carried a 5-year/60,000-mile or longer powertrain warranty.

Jeep Extended Warranty Cost and Deductibles

Mopar does not publish a national price list — plan pricing is dealer-set and varies by Jeep model, mileage, term, and deductible. Third-party 2026 sample quotes for Maximum Care–level contracts typically fall in the low thousands, but treat any number you see online as a sample quote, not a price. Price at least two Jeep dealers for identical terms.

The standard deductible is $100 or $200 per repair visit. Choosing the $200 deductible can cut hundreds off the contract price. Included benefits on most plans: $35 first-day rental allowance, car rental allowance for longer repairs, $100 towing/roadside assistance, and $1,000 trip interruption protection (meals and lodging when a breakdown strands you far from home).

What the Jeep Warranty Does Not Cover

The exclusions follow the contract:

• Excluded Routine maintenance. Oil changes, filters, brake pads, wiper blades, and scheduled maintenance are never covered.
• Excluded Wear items and consumables. Tires, batteries (beyond factory term), light bulbs, and clutch linings are excluded.
• Excluded Accident and off-road abuse. Damage from collisions, vandalism, flooding, or off-road use beyond the vehicle’s design limits is excluded — relevant for trail-ridden Wranglers.
• Excluded Modifications. Aftermarket lifts, tunes, and non-Mopar performance parts can void related coverage — a real risk on modified Wranglers and Gladiators.
• Excluded Lack of maintenance. Failures caused by skipped scheduled maintenance or pre-existing conditions are excluded.
• Excluded Unauthorized repairs. Repairs performed without prior authorization are not covered.

How to File a Jeep Warranty Claim

1. Take your Jeep to any Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealer in North America — coverage is honored at all of them.
2. The dealer diagnoses the problem and confirms the failed part is covered under your plan tier.
3. The dealer obtains prior authorization from Mopar before starting the repair.
4. Pay your deductible ($100 or $200) when the repair is complete; genuine Mopar parts are used.
5. For roadside emergencies, call the Mopar roadside assistance number in your contract; for plan questions or claims support, Mopar Vehicle Protection can be reached at 1-866-818-9929.

Is a Jeep Extended Warranty Worth It?

For most Jeep owners, yes — the math is unusually favorable. The Wrangler and Grand Cherokee regularly land on least-reliable lists, and a single transmission or infotainment-module failure can cost $3,000–$6,000. Maximum Care’s exclusionary coverage on up to 5,000 components, serviced with genuine Mopar parts at any FCA dealer, is the strongest protection available for the brand.

The exception: if you buy a new Jeep every three years, the factory 3/36 + 5/60 powertrain already covers you, and an extended plan adds little. For everyone keeping a Jeep past year three — especially off-road or high-mileage use — price Maximum Care at two dealers before the factory basic warranty expires.

A transferable jeep warranty also helps at resale: buyers pay more for a Jeep with factory-backed coverage still on the clock.

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Conclusion

A jeep warranty extension through Mopar is the factory-backed way to own past year three: exclusionary Maximum Care coverage on up to 5,000 components, genuine Mopar parts, and repairs honored at any FCA dealer in North America. Given Jeep’s reliability record, it is one of the few brands where extended coverage is easy to justify.

Buy before 36 months or 36,000 miles while eligibility is widest, price two dealers for identical terms, and read the modification clause if your Wrangler is lifted. Explore plans at jeep.com and ask your dealer for the current Mopar Vehicle Protection brochure.

Sources: jeep.com (official warranty information), Mopar Vehicle Protection plan literature and FAQs (FCA US LLC), dealer-published Mopar plan descriptions.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Mopar/Stellantis may change plan names, terms, benefits, and pricing at any time, and pricing varies by dealer, vehicle, and state. Confirm current terms in your own contract or with an authorized Jeep dealer before purchasing or filing a claim.