Ram Expands 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty Across Entire 2026 Lineup
What Ram’s 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty Covers and Why It Matters for Truck Buyers
Ram is doubling down on long-term durability and customer confidence by extending America’s best full-size truck and van limited powertrain warranty across the entire 2026 model year. The move expands the brand’s 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty to cover all eligible 2026 Ram trucks and vans sold in the United States and Canada—excluding full battery-electric vehicles.
Originally scheduled to end on January 2, 2026, the warranty extension reflects strong customer and dealer feedback and directly addresses how consumers actually buy and keep their trucks today.
A Warranty Built for How Trucks Are Really Owned
Ram’s decision comes at a pivotal moment for the truck market. According to the brand, nearly 80% of new truck loans now exceed five years, pushing well beyond the limits of traditional 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties that still dominate the segment.
By extending coverage to 10 years or 100,000 miles (160,000km in Canada), Ram is aligning its warranty strategy with real-world ownership cycles, offering peace of mind well past when many competitors’ coverage expires.
The result is a long-term value proposition that benefits buyers who plan to:
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Finance their trucks for longer terms
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Keep their vehicles well beyond the first owner period
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Rely on their trucks and vans for work, towing, and daily use
What the 10-Year/100,000-Mile Warranty Covers
The limited powertrain warranty applies to the original owner of eligible 2026 model-year Ram vehicles, whether purchased or leased by individuals or businesses (fleet purchases are excluded).
Coverage includes the most critical and expensive mechanical components:
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Engine
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Transmission
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Transfer case
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Driveshafts
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Differentials
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Axles
Protection lasts for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Eligible 2026 Ram Vehicles
The expanded warranty applies to a broad cross-section of Ram’s lineup, reinforcing the brand’s confidence across both consumer and commercial segments.
Covered vehicles include:
High-performance and off-road-oriented models are also included, such as:
By extending the same coverage across work trucks, vans, and performance-oriented trims, Ram is positioning warranty confidence as a brand-wide promise—not a trim-level perk.
Why This Matters in the Full-Size Truck Segment
Powertrain repairs are among the highest ownership costs over time, particularly as vehicles age and mileage increases. By offering best-in-segment long-term coverage, Ram is reducing financial uncertainty for owners who depend on their trucks well beyond the typical warranty window.
This strategy also:
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Enhances resale and perceived long-term value
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Strengthens trust for first-time Ram buyers
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Differentiates Ram in a highly competitive full-size truck and van market
As loan terms lengthen and ownership horizons expand, warranty coverage is becoming as important as horsepower, towing ratings, and technology.
A Clear Signal of Confidence
Ram’s decision to extend the 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty for the entire 2026 model year sends a clear message: the brand is confident in the durability of its engines, transmissions, and driveline components—and willing to stand behind them for the long haul.
For buyers shopping the 2026 Ram lineup, that confidence now comes standard.
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