What Does Nissan’s 7 Year/100,000 Mile Warranty Cover? Nissan is known for having one of the most comprehensive new vehicle warranties in the auto industry.
Their bumper-to-bumper warranty lasts for 3 years/36,000 miles, but they also offer an extended powertrain warranty that stretches to 7 years/100,000 miles. This long powertrain coverage provides drivers extra peace of mind when buying a new Nissan. But what exactly is covered during those additional years and miles of protection?
Powertrain Warranty Basics
The powertrain refers to the key components that generate and deliver power to make the vehicle move. This includes the engine, transmission/transaxle, and drive system (drivetrain). Nissan’s extended 7 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty covers repairs and replacements of these components in the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure due to defects in materials or workmanship. Normal wear and maintenance items are not covered.
Engine
The engine warranty covers the major internal lubricated parts of the engine like pistons, piston rings, crankshaft and bearings, oil pump, timing chain/belt and cover, valves, valve springs, seals and gaskets. So problems like defective workmanship causing leaks or oil consumption, cracked engine blocks, or timing chain issues would be covered for 7 years or 100,000 miles.
Transmission/Transaxle
The transmission/transaxle warranty covers internal parts of the automatic or manual transmission, torque converter, mounts, seals, gaskets, and transmission control module. Issues like faulty bearings, gears slipping, computer failures, leaks, and problems shifting would be addressed.
Drivetrain
The drivetrain components covered include the drive shafts, universal joints, front-wheel hubs and bearings, rear hubs/bearings, seals, and gaskets. Problems from defective parts or workmanship with the vehicle’s power transfer from the transmission to the wheels are covered.
In Conclusion
Nissan’s 7 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty is one of the most generous in the industry. It provides owners with longer protection for expensive repairs related to the engine, transmission, drivetrain that keeps a vehicle on the road. Understanding what aspects are covered gives drivers more confidence in the reliability of a Nissan purchase. Just be aware that regular maintenance and wear items outside of defects are exempt.
I hope this gives you a good overview of Nissan’s extended powertrain warranty coverage. Let me know if you would like me to clarify or expand on any part of the blog post draft. I can update it as needed.