2026 Model Year · Powertrain Coverage
Ram's 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty, Explained
Every 2026 Ram truck and van (short of the full electrics) now carries the longest factory powertrain protection in its class. Here's what's actually protected, who keeps it, and how to pull up your own vehicle's coverage.
Independent summary for informational purposes — always confirm exact terms with Ram/Mopar directly.
What the Powertrain Extension Actually Covers
The extension rides on top of Ram's standard New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Instead of the usual 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain term (5-year/100,000-mile on diesels), eligible 2026 Ram vehicles get parts and labor covered on the components below for a full 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever hits first.
Gas Engine
Cylinder block, head & internals; timing chain/belt, gears, sprockets; water & oil pump housings; intake/exhaust manifolds; turbocharger & supercharger housings.
Diesel Engine
Everything on the gas engine list, plus fuel injection pump & injectors, glow plugs & related sensors, turbocharger internals.
Transmission
Case & all internal parts; torque converter, drive/flex plate; transmission control module; speed & pressure sensors. (Manual clutch parts are never covered, at any point.)
Drivetrain
Axle housings, shafts & bearings; differential carrier & internals; transfer case (4x4) or power transfer unit (AWD); driveshafts, CV & universal joints. (Exact list depends on whether the truck is 4x4, AWD, RWD, or FWD.)
Who Actually Keeps the 10-Year Term
Qualifies
- You're the original owner who bought the truck new, through a licensed Ram dealer.
- The vehicle is a 2026 model year Ram 1500 (including RHO), 2500, 3500, Chassis Cab, or ProMaster Van.
- The truck is registered and driven mainly in the U.S. (temporary Canada/Mexico travel is fine).
- It's maintained per the schedule in the Owner's Manual.
Doesn't qualify:
- Fully battery-electric Ram models — they sit outside this specific extension.
- Second or later owners — coverage drops back to the standard 5-year/60,000-mile term (5-year/100,000-mile on diesel) the moment the title changes hands.
- Vehicles ever titled salvage, total loss, rebuilt, or scrap — these lose warranty coverage entirely.
What's Not Included
This is a powertrain warranty, not an everything warranty. A few categories fall outside it no matter how new the truck is:
- Routine wear: oil, filters, spark plugs, wiper blades, bulbs, fuses, brake pads & linings
- Environment: hail, flood, lightning, road salt & chemical corrosion, debris & road hazards
- Misuse: racing or speed events, overloading, curb impacts, uncertified aftermarket parts
- Indirect costs: rental cars, towing, lodging, lost time or use, lost revenue
How to Check Your Own Warranty Status
Coverage is tied to your specific VIN and in-service date, not just the model year on the window sticker. Four steps to pull it up:
Find the VIN on the driver-side dashboard plate, or on your registration/insurance card.
Open Mopar® Vehicle Resources or the Ram Brand Vehicle Dashboard.
Enter your VIN, or sign in to a linked owner account.
Review the in-service date and remaining powertrain coverage listed for that VIN.
Want coverage past year 10?
FlexCare Vehicle Protection is an optional service contract sold through Ram dealers. It's backed directly by FCA US LLC and honored at any Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealership in North America — worth a look if you plan to keep the truck past its factory powertrain term.
Coverage runs for ten years from the day the truck first went into service, or until the odometer hits 100,000 miles — whichever milestone arrives first. It's not "10 years and 100,000 miles."
No. It only extends the powertrain piece. Bumper-to-bumper coverage, corrosion coverage, and roadside assistance run on their own separate terms.
No. The extended term is locked to the original owner. Once the truck is sold, powertrain coverage reverts to the standard 5-year/60,000-mile term (5-year/100,000-mile on diesel engines) for the new owner.
No. Fully battery-electric Ram vehicles are specifically excluded from this powertrain extension.
Take the vehicle to an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealer — ideally the one you bought it from — and have them evaluate the repair against your VIN's coverage.
Independent informational summary. This page paraphrases publicly available warranty information for general reference and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official publication of FCA US LLC, Ram, or Mopar. Terms, covered components, and eligibility can change by model year, the linked official pages are the controlling source. Ram, Mopar, and related marks are trademarks of FCA US LLC, used here only to identify the vehicles discussed.