Car Manufacturer Warranty Guide — What's Covered and for How Long
Understanding your vehicle's factory warranty can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. This guide shows coverage terms for major manufacturers sold in the US. Always verify current terms with your dealer as manufacturers update warranty programs periodically.
| Manufacturer | Bumper-to-Bumper | Powertrain | Corrosion / Rust | Roadside Assistance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Audi | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 12 years / unlimited miles | 4 years / unlimited miles | EV/PHEV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| BMW | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 6 years / unlimited miles | 4 years / unlimited miles | EV/PHEV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Chevrolet | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 6 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi with 75% capacity retention. |
| Dodge | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | EV powertrain/battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Ford | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | Diesel engines: 5 yr / 100K mi. EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| GMC | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 6 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | Duramax/TurboMax: 5 yr / 100K mi. EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Honda | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | Hybrid/EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Hyundai | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 10 years / 100,000 miles | 7 years / unlimited miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | Industry-leading coverage. EV battery: 10 yr / 100K mi. |
| Infiniti | 4 years / 60,000 miles | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 7 years / unlimited miles | 4 years / unlimited miles | Above-average basic coverage at 60K miles. |
| Jeep | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 4xe PHEV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Kia | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 10 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | Best overall warranty. EV battery: 10 yr / 100K mi. |
| Lexus | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 6 years / unlimited miles | 4 years / unlimited miles | Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K mi. Top-rated dependability. |
| Mazda | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | PHEV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi with 70% retention. |
| Mercedes-Benz | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | EQ sedan/SUV battery: 10 yr / 155K mi. |
| Nissan | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| RAM | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 10 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles | Extended powertrain coverage as of 2026 MY. HD diesel: 5 yr / 100K mi. |
| Rivian | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 8 years / 120,000–175,000 miles | 8 years / unlimited miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | Quad-motor: 175K mi. Dual-motor Large/Max: 150K mi. 70% retention. |
| Subaru | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | Hybrid/EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi with 70% retention. |
| Tesla | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 8 years / 100,000–150,000 miles | Not specified | 4 years / 50,000 miles | Battery varies by model: S/X 150K, 3/Y LR 120K, Standard 100K. 70% retention. |
| Toyota | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / unlimited miles | 2 years / unlimited miles | Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K mi. EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
| Volkswagen | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 7 years / unlimited miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | EV battery: 8 yr / 100K mi. |
Data sourced from manufacturer publications and Cars.com, January–April 2026. Highlighted cells indicate industry-leading powertrain coverage. Verify current terms with your dealer.
What to Do When Your Warranty Expires
When your factory warranty ends, every repair bill is your responsibility. That alternator, catalytic converter, or transmission issue that would have been covered last month? Now it's $800, $1,500, or $4,000 out of your pocket. Knowing exactly when your coverage expires — and planning ahead — is the single best way to avoid sticker shock.
Once you're out of warranty, understanding your car's symptoms before walking into a shop becomes critical. Without warranty protection, you're the one approving every dollar of work. A shop may recommend services you don't actually need, or quote a price well above the market rate. The more you understand about what's wrong, the harder it is for anyone to overcharge you.
That's where a quick symptom assessment pays for itself — even though it's free. Knowing the likely cause, the typical repair cost range, and whether it's something you can handle yourself gives you leverage in every conversation with a mechanic.
Before your next shop visit, get a free Wrenchli symptom assessment to understand what's wrong and what it should cost — before you approve a single dollar of work.
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