Basic, Powertrain, Corrosion, Towing, Adjustment, and Refrigerant Recharge Only coverage are all included in the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Overview of Nissan warranties
All new Nissan vehicles come with the manufacturer’s guarantee, which pays for any repairs or replacements required to address flaws in the construction or materials. The 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty are the two most significant components of the Nissan warranty.
Factory Warranty for Nissan
Every brand-new Nissan comes with a factory warranty from Nissan, sometimes known as bumper-to-bumper coverage. If your new car breaks down unexpectedly, you can rest easy knowing your wallet is covered thanks to this policy. The following coverage is included in this Nissan warranty:
- Limited warranty for three years and 36,000 miles Within three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, this Basic Coverage guarantee will pay for the repairs required to address any material or workmanship flaws in parts that were originally installed on the Nissan vehicle.
- Limited powertrain warranty for five years and 60,000 miles
- The transmission, engine, and drive systems of the Nissan car, whether they were built-in or added later, are covered by this guarantee. Engine components including the fuel, water, and oil pumps are included under the restricted powertrain coverage.
- Extension of the 10-year/120,000-mile warranty
- Some automobiles from the years 2003 to 2010 with continuously variable transmissions come with this guarantee (also known as CVT limited warranty extension).
- corrosion coverage for five years and unlimited miles
- Perforation from corrosion, or any body sheet panel that has rusted through, is covered by this warranty.
If any Nissan component should malfunction during the first several months of ownership, warranties are intended to cover repair expenses and pay drivers. When you realize that even simple repairs can easily cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, that can be a real lifesaver.
The Nissan standard warranty only applies to your car if you take it to a Nissan dealer repair facility, so keep that in mind as well. The majority of repairs are covered by the Nissan manufacturer warranty, however you are not free to select another mechanic. Therefore, if you decide to utilize your favourite mechanic or a location closer to your home, you will not receive the warranty’s coverage.
Basic Coverage (bumper-to-bumper) is included with every new Nissan vehicle for three years or 36,000 miles.
Nissan Warranty Coverage And Term Length
The terms of Nissan’s factory limited warranty are rather straightforward. It is comparable to warranties provided by other prominent brands with 3 years/36,000 miles of basic coverage and 5 years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage.
Nissan has an electric vehicle available, the Leaf, but its model lines for 2020 and 2021 lack hybrids. The Leaf has a 5-year/60,000-mile electric powertrain guarantee in addition to the New Vehicle Limited Nissan Warranty, and its lithium-ion battery pack has a separate 96-month/100,000-mile warranty.
Nissan’s manufacturer warranty, which lasts three years and three6,000 miles, is a little less comprehensive than some others. Roadside assistance on several popular models, like Ford and Chevrolet, is covered for the same five years and 60,000 miles as the powertrain warranties.
Putting something on your calendar as a reminder is a good idea even though it’s not necessary a cause to prefer one brand over another. You can add roadside help with a service like AAA, or your insurance carrier may already provide it. This helpful service is also covered by both Nissan’s extended warranties and warranties from other parties.
Federal law requires coverage for seatbelts and emission control systems, just like it does for all other brands. In California and other jurisdictions that adhere to California’s emissions rules, the emission control warranty is more comprehensive. In any case, the engine control module is also covered by the 8 years/80,000 mile Nissan catalytic converter guarantee.
Optional Nissan Warranties
Nissan’s factory warranty covers workmanship errors and component assembly flaws for three years or 36,000 miles with bumper-to-bumper guaranteed repairs.
Except for usual wear items like upholstery and glass cracks, the car is completely covered by this electrical and mechanical warranty.
The engine warranty lasts an additional two years or up to 60,000 miles on the odometer after the bumper-to-bumper factory warranty expires, whichever comes first.
Nissan provides Gold and Silver Security Plus as two choices for owners who desire extended warranties to cover the price of future repairs.
The Nissan Gold Warranty Extension covers the cost of parts and labor to repair the drive train, FWD, RWD, AWD, transfer case, suspension, audio, video, navigation, electrical, heater, air conditioner, and any other components with the exception of those on the exclusion list.
A long number of products are covered by the Nissan Silver Warranty Extension, but there is also a long list of things that are not. It’s less of a security and more of a gamble.
For a fully equipped Rogue, the Gold Plan is clearly the best option, while this would be a reasonable option for a base model Sentra.
Where will the fixes be made? At any Nissan dealership in the country, Nissan Factory-Trained Technicians will finish repairs on covered components.
Returning to the original dealer is recommended if you want to keep a consistent service history, but it’s not necessary.
What exclusions apply to a basic warranty?
Most fundamental warranties do not cover “wear and tear” components like spark plugs, brake pads, tires, oil and fluid changes, brake pads, and windshield wipers. A maintenance package, which essentially includes a scheduled oil and fluid check/change along with a checklist to ensure your car is running smoothly, is now offered by select luxury brands, including BMW and Mercedes.
Your basic warranty truly does cover practically everything, excluding scheduled maintenance and wear-and-tear parts.
However, as we already explained, it only applies when you keep up with routine maintenance and only when you drive your vehicle as intended.
Your warranty provider might refuse to cover your repairs if you don’t maintain your car in accordance with the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule or if you use your car for purposes other than those for which it was built (such as towing a heavier load than permitted, getting into an accident, or using the incorrect grade of gas, for example).
Other situations that are often not addressed:
- a mishap or collision, regardless of who is to fault.
- failing to perform required maintenance. There are set service dates for some manufacturers, like Volvo. The owner’s manual for your car nearly usually includes a maintenance schedule, even if the manufacturer doesn’t. You may need to follow this schedule in order to maintain your factory warranty’s coverage. For specifics, consult your specific insurance.
- intentional damage to your car. This includes engaging in competitive racing, drifting, and off-road driving in a non-off-road vehicle.
- regular deterioration Powertrain warranties often do not cover regular wear and tear items on your car, subject to the conditions outlined in your guarantee. For notable exclusions, see the table above!
- Environment-related factors. Your automobile being thrown into space by a tornado will not be covered by your powertrain warranty.
- use incorrect fuel. It’s unlikely that your powertrain warranty will cover the necessary repairs if you deliberately cause your engine damage by using the incorrect gasoline grade.
- Rust or corrosion. If at all possible, keep your car in a dry location. Have your undercarriage treated if you live somewhere with a lot of snow and ice to reduce corrosion and rusting.
The quality of Nissan’s warranty
A limited factory warranty for new Nissan vehicles is valid for 3 years or 36,000 miles, and a powertrain warranty is valid for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
Nissan advises consulting your vehicle’s service manual, but bumper-to-bumper warranties typically cover the majority of repairs required to address material or workmanship flaws.
Almost all brand-new Nissan cars additionally include:
- Coverage of corrosion
- Towing protection
- adjustment protection
The powertrain is covered for 7 years or 100,000 miles in pre-owned Nissan automobiles.
What is the Nissan car warranty?
An almost universal 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year limited powertrain warranty are included with every Nissan, including yours. Nissan also provides optional extended warranties for added protection.
What does a basic warranty cover?
Although they don’t cover everything, new cars and the warranties that protect them have significantly improved over the previous ten years. For instance, Chevrolet recently declared that the batteries in its upcoming Volt plug-in electric car will come with an eight-year, 80,000-mile warranty. Before you purchase your next vehicle, you’ll want to understand what is and isn’t included.
Many warranties now provide far longer coverage for engine, transmission, and other powertrain components than the customary three years or 36,000 miles (see table below). The powertrain is covered for five years and 100,000 miles by the General Motors and Chrysler brands; Ford offers a comparable five-year/60,000-mile range. With a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, Korean automaker Hyundai launched the rivalry in the late 1990s; Hyundai and its corporate brother Kia currently have it.
Almost everything in the car is covered by the basic bumper-to-bumper warranty, including the stereo system, the air conditioning, and the electrical components. The warranty is frequently extended to four years or 50,000 miles by luxury companies like Jaguar and BMW. The typical warranty is three years and 36,000 miles.
The coverage for the powertrain is the second and most crucial component of your warranty. This is due to the fact that this portion covers expensive engine and gearbox repairs that could cost several thousand dollars.
Manufacturers are required by federal law to offer an eight year/80,000 mile guarantee for any flaws in catalytic converters and other emissions control system parts. Your warranty likely covers an emissions control issue if your amber check engine light illuminates. It’s possible that the dealer service departments are unsure about this.
Most warranties now include roadside assistance for breakdowns, a benefit that was formerly exclusive to luxury brands.
Although it’s uncommon for a body panel to rust through in today’s new cars, warranties also include rust prevention coverage.
You may blissfully avoid the pricey extended warranties that many new-car salesmen will try to offer you if you purchase a vehicle with strong basic and powertrain warranties. (See Dealer Scams to Watch Out For in Auto Finance.) Dealers recently persuaded Congress to exempt this and other similar transactions from the purview of the new consumer finance protection agency thanks to their effective lobbying efforts.
Regular maintenance items like oil changes, windshield wipers, and brake linings are typically not covered by basic warranties. Free maintenance, however, has recently become a selling factor for several companies. (See Free Car Upkeep from American Luxury Models.)
After choosing a new vehicle with a robust warranty, follow these additional instructions:
Verify the coverage. Pay great attention to the owner’s manual, especially if you need a significant repair. For example, the dealership may claim that a specific component is not a part of the powertrain and that you must pay for the necessary repairs. Call the vehicle company number listed in the manual to double verify whether it appears to be covered there. (Typically, a difference of opinion at the dealership is really genuine perplexity rather than avoidance. For any covered warranty service, the manufacturer reimburses the dealer.) Review the hybrid warranties’ fine print. If you purchase a gas-electric hybrid, the pricey replacement batteries and other hybrid parts can come with additional insurance. For instance, the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota Prius both have warranties of eight years and 100,000 miles on their hybrid components, which is longer than the Volt’s eight years and 80,000 miles.
Are brakes covered by Nissan’s warranty?
The Powertrain Preferred level of Nissan’s Security+Plus plans is the entry-level option, and it provides coverage for repairs necessary when your car’s engine, transmission, front-wheel drive, fuel system, four-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, suspension, electrical system, brakes, and air conditioning malfunction mechanically.
With the exception of routine maintenance, almost all important parts of your vehicle’s repairs will be covered if you choose Nissan’s Security+Plus Gold Preferred plan. If you choose the Silver Preferred option, you will get the Powertrain Preferred components as well as additional coverage for your steering, electrical, brakes, air conditioning, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive systems.
What is covered by a Nissan bumper-to-bumper warranty?
Any manufacturing flaws the car may encounter are covered by the Nissan Bumper-To-Bumper Warranty. It covers fixes made within three years or within 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The charges are paid by the manufacturer as long as the car is taken to a Nissan dealer that has been granted authorization. The warranty is consistent with the norms set by the motor industry.
Certain benefits like roadside assistance, auto accident problems, tires, lamps, etc. are not covered by the three-year warranty.