Honda has built its name on the production of dependable cars over decades. Many drivers keep their Hondas long after the warranty expires. That’s encouraging news for those considering a Honda.
Honda provides comprehensive warranty coverage on every new vehicle so you can drive away confident you’re protected should you require planned or unplanned auto service. The factory warranties from Honda get divided into your basic, bumper-to-bumper coverage and a powertrain warranty. You can purchase additional warranties depending on the vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty comes with every new Honda purchased. This warranty covers almost every component outside your Honda powertrain, including the battery, electrical components, air conditioning, infotainment system, and more. The warranty coverage lasts for whichever comes first, 36 months or 36,000 miles.
A few items have more limited coverage. The electronic key and its battery coverage last six months, as do the windshield wiper blades. You get limited coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles on your wheel alignment and balancing. Your air conditioner’s refrigerant comes with two years or 24,000 miles of coverage.
Limited Powertrain Warranty
Your Honda powertrain includes the engine, transmission, transaxle, drivetrain, and restraint system. The powertrain covers all those mechanical parts responsible for powering your Honda. The powertrain warranty will cover the repair or replacement of components associated with these systems. The warranty for the Honda powertrain systems lasts for 60 months or 60,000 miles.
Specifically, the Honda powertrain warranty covers necessary refurbishing to the engine block, head, and every part within. Also covered are the timing gears, gaskets, the belt or chain used for cylinder timing, and cover, flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil pump, the entire exhaust system, all mounting brackets, control modules, cooling and gasoline pumps, seals, and gaskets.
On your transmission, the warranty covers the outer transmission hold and every part within, the torque converter, the transfer case and the parts within, the control module, seals, and gaskets.
If you have a front-wheel-drive Honda, the warranty covers the case for the drivetrain and the parts within, the driveshafts, CV-joints, hubs and bearings, seals, and gaskets. Rear-wheel-drive models have warranty coverage on the rear-differential case and the parts within, propeller shafts, U-joints, driveshafts, CV-joints, rear hubs and bearings, seals, and gaskets.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty
Honda Genuine Parts have warranty coverage that extends from 12 months from the date purchased through the end of the New Vehicle Warranty of 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes last. The coverage for Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty covers only those parts deemed routine maintenance parts like brake pads, filters, spark plugs, etc., and only if they were improperly constructed. You must have documented proof of purchase as well.
Accessory Limited Warranty
If you installed Honda Genuine Accessories when you purchased your new Honda, those accessories have coverage for three years or 36,000 miles. This coverage applies to accessories purchased through Honda dealers, even if they were installed elsewhere.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
This warranty protects against corrosion, rust, and degradation of factory-installed body panels on your Honda vehicle. The warranty coverage lasts for up to five years with no mileage restriction. The warranty won’t cover body parts that were fixed, swapped out, or refurbished after the purchase of your Honda.
Tire Warranty
Your tire warranty comes from the tire manufacturer, not from Honda. You can search online for your tire warranty information from the tire manufacturer.
Roadside Assistance
Peace of mind comes with every Honda purchase through our 24-hour emergency roadside assistance plan. Coverage lasts for three years or 36,000 miles and covers jump starts, lockouts, mechanical and accident tows, winching, flat tire, and fuel delivery.
Honda Care Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) Plans
If your Honda has less than 36,000 miles and under three years old, you qualify for additional coverage through a VSC plan. If your Honda has less than 12,000 miles and under a year old, you are eligible for the Honda Care Maintenance plan. These plans are aftermarket warranties providing services, car rentals, and more.
Honda Care plans come in four levels. New vehicle coverage applies to all new Honda vehicles. A pre-owned vehicle plan covers all pre-owned cars, whether they are a Honda or other manufacturer bought as trade and re-sold by Honda. Certified additional coverage offers warranty protection on all certified pre-owned Honda vehicles. The powertrain VSC plan offers powertrain protection on pre-owned vehicles only.
Honda Care Sentinel Services
The Sentinel Services VSC offers warranty coverage through Honda Care on various items like routine oil changes, tire repair, key fob replacement, roadside assistance, concierge services, and a trip interruption benefit. Regular oil changes must be performed by a certified Honda technician at a Honda Express Service Center. The tire repair coverage will reimburse you up to $35 per tire with a maximum of one repair per tire. Roadside assistance covers up to five Honda vehicles registered to the same family address.
What Isn’t Covered By Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Honda’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty doesn’t cover normal wear and tear of any part, debris removal, scrubbing, or the addition of necessary fluid, unless they are required as part of a repair under warranty. Window glass has no coverage unless cracked, chipped, or scored. Honda won’t cover other cosmetic issues like paint unless the problem stems from a defect in material or workmanship.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty wouldn’t cover broken or breakdown of parts or accessories if they were improperly maintained or installed. Any wrong or misapplication, unintentional damage, running low on oil, brake fluid, or coolant, modifications, altered odometer, racing, or the vehicle was deemed a complete loss would also void the warranty coverage.
At Rydell Honda of Grand Forks, we proudly stand behind every Honda sold. We know Honda offers excellent warranty protection, and our state-of-the-art service center stands ready to help with any warranty repair. Our factory-trained technicians use only Genuine Honda Parts. When your Honda leaves our service center, you can be confident knowing it left with the same parts as it rolled off the assembly line.
Contact Rydell Honda of Grand Forks
If you have any questions regarding warranty coverage on a repair, we invite you to contact our service center. One of our friendly, knowledgeable staff will walk you through the warranty process and schedule any repairs necessary.
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