Does Changing Exhaust System Affect Warranty Negatively?

[LoneStarSilver]

I searched the forum for any threads that addressed this subject but found none especially for the newer Rams still under warranty. I just purchased the lifetime warranty thru Mopar and I really want to change the exhaust system in my 2018. My concern is that if I take it in for warranty work and they see an aftermarket system in place, would it affect the warranty, possibly even cancelling it? Has anyone experienced this? I don't mind spending the money on an upgraded exhaust system but don't want to jeopardize the warranty.

 

[carlcochran79]

In my experience and what I have seen, read, and heard. It is not supposed to, but, it really just depends on the dealer you take it to for service.

 

[chrisbh17]

Reading through my MaxCare contract it is also unclear. They have a list of things that are not covered, but in everything I read I dont see any place they state the whole warranty can be voided because of something. They can deny coverage of a repair, but it doesnt say if that also means further denying of the same component and/or if it means they can deny ALL repairs even those that are unrelated.

Your best bet is to ask your dealer. I asked mine about MaxCare and me doing my own oil changes, they seemed pretty honest in saying if the engine grenades, the first thing they will do is pull the valve covers. At that point they can tell if it was taken care of or not (do they see sludge or nice clean metal?) and if it looks like its been taking care of, they will provide that evidence to back up the claim they need to make with FCA.

I did *not* ask about modifications though (like exhaust, oil catch can, etc).

 

[22hemi13]

Maybe if you get into headers and cats. But just a muffler swap I’d see no reason why that would void anything. Not that a muffler swap would even cause any issues whatsoever.

 

[huntergreen]

There is some ambiguous language in the contract. Check with your dealer.

 

[LoneStarSilver]

I had installed a Borla system on my 2012 Ram and when the studs that hold the exhaust manifolds to the head broke, while still under the factory warranty, there was never a word said about the warranty being affected. That however was on a truck that was just about to go out of warranty, so I don't know if that had anything to do with it.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Check with your dealer but typically as long as it's just a cost back and your not messing with emission components you are fine

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[GIJoe2010]

What Nick was trying to say is

Cat Back

 

[unxpctd]

As has been stated....don't touch the cats or forward....shouldn't have any issues with just a muffler swap.

 

[chrisbh17]

So we can fix the horrid y-pipe but we can't fix the weak manifolds/bolts...I guess one out of two isn't bad.

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[mrsnicks]

When I bought my 2018 1500 Hemi, the dealership told me I had 2 into 1 muffler exhaust. I could change the muffler and NOT void the warranty, but if I split the exhaust into a true dual setup with dual mufflers that WOULD void the warranty.

 

[corneileous]

I searched the forum for any threads that addressed this subject but found none especially for the newer Rams still under warranty. I just purchased the lifetime warranty thru Mopar and I really want to change the exhaust system in my 2018. My concern is that if I take it in for warranty work and they see an aftermarket system in place, would it affect the warranty, possibly even cancelling it? Has anyone experienced this? I don't mind spending the money on an upgraded exhaust system but don't want to jeopardize the warranty.

Well, first and foremost, they can’t just void your warranty because you changed something. As far as what the person said the dealer told him about voiding his warranty if he went with a true-dual setup- I dunno about that but my understanding was that due to the Msgnuson Moss Act, they can’t just take your warranty away. If they said that whatever modification you did was a direct result in whatever it was you were needing warranty work on, they have to prove that’s what caused the problem.

I too have the lifetime warranty on my truck which is why I’ve done very little to it and will probably keep it that way just in case.

But as far as a muffler swap- I would think you’re pretty safe, especially if you went with a bolt-on kit that’s of good quality.


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[LoneStarSilver]

Well I was thinking pretty much along the same lines that it would not affect the warranty, but these days you never know. I do believe that I will talk to my local dealer and see if something like the exhaust system upgrade will affect the warranty. Thanks to everyone for their input.

 

[McBroom]

I searched the forum for any threads that addressed this subject but found none especially for the newer Rams still under warranty. I just purchased the lifetime warranty thru Mopar and I really want to change the exhaust system in my 2018. My concern is that if I take it in for warranty work and they see an aftermarket system in place, would it affect the warranty, possibly even cancelling it? Has anyone experienced this? I don't mind spending the money on an upgraded exhaust system but don't want to jeopardize the warranty.

NO it doesn’t


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[RamCares]

I searched the forum for any threads that addressed this subject but found none especially for the newer Rams still under warranty. I just purchased the lifetime warranty thru Mopar and I really want to change the exhaust system in my 2018. My concern is that if I take it in for warranty work and they see an aftermarket system in place, would it affect the warranty, possibly even cancelling it? Has anyone experienced this? I don't mind spending the money on an upgraded exhaust system but don't want to jeopardize the warranty.

In my experience and what I have seen, read, and heard. It is not supposed to, but, it really just depends on the dealer you take it to for service.

Reading through my MaxCare contract it is also unclear. They have a list of things that are not covered, but in everything I read I dont see any place they state the whole warranty can be voided because of something. They can deny coverage of a repair, but it doesnt say if that also means further denying of the same component and/or if it means they can deny ALL repairs even those that are unrelated.

Your best bet is to ask your dealer. I asked mine about MaxCare and me doing my own oil changes, they seemed pretty honest in saying if the engine grenades, the first thing they will do is pull the valve covers. At that point they can tell if it was taken care of or not (do they see sludge or nice clean metal?) and if it looks like its been taking care of, they will provide that evidence to back up the claim they need to make with FCA.

I did *not* ask about modifications though (like exhaust, oil catch can, etc).

Well, first and foremost, they can’t just void your warranty because you changed something. As far as what the person said the dealer told him about voiding his warranty if he went with a true-dual setup- I dunno about that but my understanding was that due to the Msgnuson Moss Act, they can’t just take your warranty away. If they said that whatever modification you did was a direct result in whatever it was you were needing warranty work on, they have to prove that’s what caused the problem.

I too have the lifetime warranty on my truck which is why I’ve done very little to it and will probably keep it that way just in case.

But as far as a muffler swap- I would think you’re pretty safe, especially if you went with a bolt-on kit that’s of good quality.


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NO it doesn’t


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Blue Streak Pearl off-road

Hello All,

Per the Plan Provisions:

THE PLAN WILL NOT COVER, OR APPLY TO LOSS OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM:

• Repairs due to any alterations or modifications to the Vehicle not approved or recommended by the manufacturer,
including but not limited to: (a) failure of any custom or add-on / aftermarket part (unless listed as a specific covered
part); (b) emissions and/or exhaust systems modifications; engine modifications, transmission modifications, and/or
drive axle modifications, which includes any performance modifications; (c) oversized/undersized tires; (d) all frame or
suspension modifications;
• Repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of alterations or modifications not recommended
by the manufacturer;

Basically any tapering with the emissions systems will VOID your warranty & Contract!! @unxpctd explained it best on the first page of the thread!!!!

Lamar
RAM Social Care Specialist

 

[chrisbh17]

Hello All,

Per the Plan Provisions:

THE PLAN WILL NOT COVER, OR APPLY TO LOSS OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM:

• Repairs due to any alterations or modifications to the Vehicle not approved or recommended by the manufacturer,
including but not limited to: (a) failure of any custom or add-on / aftermarket part (unless listed as a specific covered
part); (b) emissions and/or exhaust systems modifications; engine modifications, transmission modifications, and/or
drive axle modifications, which includes any performance modifications; (c) oversized/undersized tires; (d) all frame or
suspension modifications;
• Repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of alterations or modifications not recommended
by the manufacturer;

Basically any tapering with the emissions systems will VOID your warranty & Contract!! @unxpctd explained it best on the first page of the thread!!!!

Lamar
RAM Social Care Specialist

Thank you for the further explanation.

It does bring up a question, though....none of the text you provided states that the warranty and/or contract will be VOID, just that the plan will not cover the repairs in those cases.

If the repair is paid for in full by the customer, does warranty and/or contract coverage remain?

 

[William Hastings]

Soo, we are good if just doing a muffler then??
Im a little slow, but thats how i read unxpctd post

 

[RamCares]

Thank you for the further explanation.

It does bring up a question, though....none of the text you provided states that the warranty and/or contract will be VOID, just that the plan will not cover the repairs in those cases.

If the repair is paid for in full by the customer, does warranty and/or contract coverage remain?

chrisbh17,

If the repair is customer pay then its not deemed warranty/service contract repair, so there is no need for the vehicle to be inspected.

Lamar
RAM Social Care Specialist

 

[RamCares]

Soo, we are good if just doing a muffler then??
Im a little slow, but thats how i read unxpctd post

William Hastings,

Correct.

Lamar
RAM Social Care Specialist

 

[corneileous]

Hello All,

Per the Plan Provisions:

THE PLAN WILL NOT COVER, OR APPLY TO LOSS OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM:[u/][b/]

• Repairs due to any alterations or modifications to the Vehicle not approved or recommended by the manufacturer,
including but not limited to: (a) failure of any custom or add-on / aftermarket part (unless listed as a specific covered
part); (b) emissions and/or exhaust systems modifications; engine modifications, transmission modifications, and/or
drive axle modifications, which includes any performance modifications; (c) oversized/undersized tires; (d) all frame or
suspension modifications;
• Repairs to covered components that are the direct result of the failure of alterations or modifications not recommended
by the manufacturer;

Basically any tapering with the emissions systems will VOID your warranty & Contract!! @unxpctd explained it best on the first page of the thread!!!!

Lamar
RAM Social Care Specialist[/i]

Seems to me that the part I put in bold up there and underlined it, says basically what I said in the beginning that the plan WON’T cover something that RESULTS from your modification.

At least that’s the way I’m reading it.


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