Ram is significantly enhancing its powertrain warranty for a wide range of its 2026 models, providing customers with an industry-leading coverage plan. This strategic update aims to bolster owner confidence and reinforce the brand's dedication to vehicle longevity and reliability across its popular lineup.
Unmatched Protection: Ram's Extended Powertrain Warranty
Ram's New Benchmark in Powertrain Protection
Ram has unveiled an impressive update to its powertrain warranty, extending coverage for most 2026 models to an industry-leading 10 years or 100,000 miles. This announcement follows earlier positive news for Ram enthusiasts, including the return of the popular Hemi V-8 engine. The extended warranty will apply to gas-powered Ram 1500 trucks, heavy-duty models, and ProMaster vans, setting a new standard for durability and customer assurance in the truck segment.
Competitive Edge in the Truck Market
With this move, Ram secures the top position for powertrain warranty duration among full-size truck manufacturers. Currently, gas-powered models from Ram, Ford, and GM typically offer five years or 60,000 miles of coverage. While diesel heavy-duty trucks generally receive five years or 100,000 miles, Ram's new policy unifies and extends this protection significantly. This enhancement will likely influence purchasing decisions for many truck buyers looking for long-term reliability.
Eligible Models and Covered Components
The expanded warranty encompasses a broad spectrum of Ram vehicles. In addition to the half-ton and heavy-duty trucks, the chassis-cab 3500, 4500, and 5500 models, as well as ProMaster vans, are included. Notably, off-road variants like the Ram RHO and the heavy-duty Power Wagon will also benefit from this extended coverage. However, fully electric models, such as the Ram ProMaster EV, are explicitly excluded from this particular warranty upgrade. The comprehensive coverage extends to critical powertrain components, including the axles, driveshafts, engine, transmission, and transfer case, offering extensive protection for the vehicle's core mechanical systems.
Beneficiaries of the Enhanced Warranty
This upgraded limited powertrain warranty is applicable to all new vehicles purchased or leased by individual customers. Fleet purchases, however, are not eligible for the same extended protection. This distinction emphasizes Ram's focus on providing individual consumers with greater peace of mind and long-term value, strengthening the appeal of its vehicles in a competitive market.
