Mopar Lifetime Warranty Lawsuit
In October 2020, a class action lawsuit was filed against FCA US LLC, formerly Chrysler Group LLC, alleging that the automaker’s lifetime powertrain warranty was deceptive and misleading. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all purchasers of 2007-2010 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles with the lifetime powertrain warranty.
The lawsuit alleges that FCA failed to adequately disclose the terms and conditions of the warranty to consumers. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that FCA did not inform consumers that they were required to have their vehicles inspected every five years in order to maintain the warranty. As a result, many consumers were unaware of this requirement and did not have their vehicles inspected, which voided their warranties.
The lawsuit also alleges that FCA used deceptive marketing practices to promote the warranty. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that FCA used misleading language and imagery to suggest that the warranty was truly lifetime, when in fact it was subject to numerous limitations and exclusions.
FCA has denied the allegations in the lawsuit. The company has argued that the terms and conditions of the warranty were clearly disclosed to consumers and that the warranty was not deceptive.
The lawsuit is still pending in federal court. A trial is scheduled to begin in October 2023.
Potential Outcomes of the Lawsuit
If the plaintiffs are successful in the lawsuit, FCA could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages to consumers. The company could also be required to change the terms of its lifetime powertrain warranty to make it more transparent and consumer-friendly.
What Consumers Can Do
If you are a purchaser of a 2007-2010 Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle with the lifetime powertrain warranty, you should review the terms and conditions of the warranty carefully. You should also make sure that you have your vehicle inspected every five years in order to maintain the warranty.
If you believe that you have been harmed by FCA’s lifetime powertrain warranty, you may want to contact an attorney to discuss your legal options.
