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New-Car Warranty Comparison — Every Major Brand

Written by someone who processed warranty claims for a living: the table below is the US factory coverage as published by each brand, and each brand page explains what the terms actually mean when something breaks. Two universal truths before you compare — coverage is measured in years OR miles, whichever comes first; and your maintenance records, not your dealer loyalty, are what win borderline claims.

Brand Basic Powertrain Corrosion Roadside Hybrid/EV battery
Chevrolet 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 6 years / 100,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 8 years / 100,000 mi
Ford 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 5 years / 60,000 mi 8 years / 100,000 mi
Honda 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 3 years / 36,000 mi 8 years / 100,000 mi
Hyundai 5 years / 60,000 mi 10 years / 100,000 mi 7 years / Unlimited 5 years / Unlimited 10 years / 100,000 mi
Jeep 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 5 years / 60,000 mi 10 years / 100,000 mi
Kia 5 years / 60,000 mi 10 years / 100,000 mi 5 years / 100,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 10 years / 100,000 mi
Nissan 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 3 years / 36,000 mi 8 years / 100,000 mi
Ram 3 years / 36,000 mi 10 years / 100,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 5 years / 60,000 mi
Subaru 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 3 years / 36,000 mi 8 years / 100,000 mi
Toyota 3 years / 36,000 mi 5 years / 60,000 mi 5 years / Unlimited 2 years / Unlimited 10 years / 150,000 mi

Terms are summarized from each manufacturer’s published warranty information and pending final editorial review — confirm against your own warranty booklet before relying on a number.

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