Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - FREE with the purchase of a new Subaru
Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, free on every new Subaru we sell
We take Subaru's factory powertrain warranty and make it last for as long as you own your car. No mileage limit, no time limit, no deductible, and no extra charge. Keep up with the factory maintenance schedule at any ASE-certified shop in the country and your coverage stays in force.
Your engine is still covered at mile 312,847.
And at 400,000. Coverage ends only when you sell or trade the car.
Six terms that set this warranty apart
Plenty of dealers advertise a "lifetime" or long-term powertrain warranty. The value is in the contract terms. Here are ours, in writing.
- Unlimited time
- Covered parts are protected for as long as you own the vehicle, whether that's 5, 10 or 20 years.
- Unlimited miles
- No 100,000- or 150,000-mile cutoff. Covered parts are still covered at 200,000 miles and beyond.
- $0 deductible
- When a covered part fails, the warranty pays the full cost to repair or replace it.
- No claim limit
- If a covered part fails at 100,000 miles and again at 200,000 miles, both repairs are covered.
- No per-part dollar cap
- Many lifetime programs cap what they'll pay per component. Ours doesn't list one.
- Nationwide, any ASE shop
- Honored at any ASE-certified repair facility in the United States, and backed by Zurich Insurance Group.
Where powertrain coverage usually ends, and where ours doesn't
Most major powertrain repairs happen after 100,000 miles, which is exactly when other coverage runs out.
Subaru factory powertrain warranty5 years or 60,000 miles
Typical 10-year dealer warranty10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first
Premier Lifetime Powertrain WarrantyNo time or mileage limit
A 10-year program on a car driven 15,000 miles a year runs out at the same point a lifetime warranty is just getting started.
What a powertrain failure costs without coverage
The engine, transmission and drivetrain are the most expensive systems on any vehicle to repair. They're also the parts that wear the longest, so failures tend to show up after the factory warranty has expired.
With the Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, a covered repair costs you nothing out of pocket, whether it happens at 70,000 miles or 270,000.
| Covered repair | Typical cost | Your cost |
|---|---|---|
| Engine replacementBoxer engine, parts and labor | $5,000 – $10,000+ | $0 |
| Transmission replacementCVT or manual, parts and labor | $4,000 – $8,000 | $0 |
| TurbochargerFactory-installed units | $2,000 – $4,500 | $0 |
| Drive axle and differentialAxle shafts, CV joints, bearings | $1,000 – $4,000 | $0 |
Typical costs are estimated industry ranges for parts and labor and vary by model, year and repair facility. Your cost of $0 applies to covered components under the terms of the warranty contract.
"We worked several years with one of the largest insurance companies in the world to build a lifetime powertrain warranty that's more than a piece of paper or a marketing gimmick."
Bob Alvine, President, Premier Subaru
Watch the short video to see how the warranty works and why we include it with every new Subaru at no charge.
What's covered
Coverage includes, but is not limited to, the components below. Your warranty contract has the complete schedule of covered parts.
Engine
- All internally lubricated parts
- Cylinder heads and engine block
- Pistons, rings, wrist pins and bushings
- Connecting rods and bearings
- Cam bearings and cover
- Timing chain, gears, tensioner and guide
- Timing belt, tensioner and idler pulleys
- Rocker arms, shafts and bushings
- Oil pump and oil pan
- Water pump and fuel pump
- Valve covers
- Flywheel
- Factory-installed turbocharger
- Seals and gaskets
Transmission
- Automatic: all internally lubricated parts
- Bands, pump and pump housing
- Carrier assembly and planetary gears
- Drums, reaction shaft and governor
- Linkage and valve body
- Manual: all internally lubricated parts
- Main shaft, center shaft and input shaft
- All gears, hub assemblies and synchronizers
- Shift rails, forks and internal linkage
- Bearings, seals and gaskets
Transfer case
- All internally lubricated parts
- Electronic and vacuum engagement parts
- Four-wheel-drive automatic and manual hub assemblies
- Seals and gaskets
Drive axle
- All internally lubricated parts
- Bearings, gears, thrust washers and spacers
- Limited-slip front and rear axle
- Axle shafts and axle bearings
- CV joints and boots
Rental reimbursement
Help with a rental car while a covered repair is being done.
Trip interruption
Coverage for eligible costs if a covered failure strands you away from home.
Roadside assistance
Emergency roadside help for as long as you own your car.
Keeping your coverage is simple
You don't have to service your car with us to keep the warranty. We'd welcome the chance, but the choice is yours.
Buy a new Subaru from Premier
The warranty is included on every new gas and hybrid Subaru we sell, at no additional cost.
Follow the factory schedule
Have the manufacturer's recommended maintenance done on time at Premier or any ASE-certified facility.
Keep your receipts
Save your service records. They're your proof of maintenance if you ever need to make a claim.
Compare it line by line
If another dealer offers a lifetime or long-term powertrain warranty, ask them these six questions and have them show you the answers in the contract. We haven't found another dealer warranty that matches all six.
| Ask any dealer | Premier Subaru Middlebury | Their contract |
|---|---|---|
| Does coverage last as long as I own the car? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Is there really no mileage limit? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Is the deductible $0? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Can I make more than one claim on the same part? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Is there no dollar cap per covered part? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Can I service it at any ASE-certified shop, nationwide? | Yes | Ask to see it |
Lifetime Powertrain Warranty questions and answers
Straight answers to the questions shoppers ask us most.
Is the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty really free?
Yes. It's included with every new Subaru purchased at Premier Subaru Middlebury at no additional charge. It is not an add-on product or an extended service contract you're asked to buy in the finance office.
How long does the coverage last?
For as long as you own the vehicle. There's no expiration date. Coverage ends when ownership of the vehicle transfers to someone else.
Is there a mileage limit?
No. Covered components are still covered at 100,000, 200,000 or 300,000 miles and beyond.
Is there a deductible?
No. The deductible is $0. If a covered component fails, the warranty covers the full cost to repair or replace it.
Is there a limit on the number of claims or the amount paid per repair?
There's no limit on the number of claims, and there's no dollar maximum listed per covered component. If the same covered part fails at 100,000 miles and again at 200,000 miles, both repairs are covered.
Do I have to bring my car to Premier Subaru Middlebury for maintenance?
No. You need to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule, but you can have that work done at any ASE-certified facility. Keep your receipts as proof of maintenance. We'd be glad to be your service center, but it isn't a requirement.
Where can covered repairs be done?
At any ASE-certified repair facility in the United States. If you move out of Connecticut or break down on a road trip, your coverage goes with you.
Who backs the warranty?
The Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is backed by Zurich Insurance Group, one of the largest insurance companies in the world, with more than $400 billion in assets.
Which Subaru models are eligible?
All new gas and hybrid Subaru models purchased at Premier Subaru Middlebury, including the Ascent, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Outback and WRX. Battery-electric models such as the Solterra are excluded from this program.
How is this different from Subaru's factory powertrain warranty?
Subaru's factory powertrain warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty picks up that protection and extends it for as long as you own the car, with no mileage limit.
How does it compare to a 10-year / 150,000-mile dealer warranty?
A 10-year / 150,000-mile warranty ends at 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. For a driver who puts 15,000 miles a year on a car, both limits arrive at the same time, and that's the point in a vehicle's life when major powertrain repairs become more likely. The Premier warranty has no time or mileage limit, so it keeps covering you through those years.
What extra benefits are included?
The warranty includes rental reimbursement, trip interruption coverage and emergency roadside assistance, all for as long as you own your car. Your warranty documents list the full details.
Is this the same as an extended warranty?
No. Extended service contracts are sold separately and usually cover more of the vehicle for a set term. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is included free and focuses on the engine, transmission, transfer case and drive axle for as long as you own the car. Ask us if you'd like to compare the two.
Drive home a Subaru that's protected for life
Shoppers from Waterbury, Watertown, Naugatuck, Southbury and Woodbury choose Premier Subaru Middlebury for a reason. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty comes with every new Subaru we sell, and we'll walk you through every line of it before you buy.
Premier Subaru Middlebury
1660 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762
Sales, service and parts: (860) 274-8866
The Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is included with the purchase of a new Subaru at Premier Subaru Middlebury. Coverage applies to listed powertrain components and is subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions and maintenance requirements of the warranty contract. Manufacturer-recommended maintenance must be performed and documented. Coverage ends when vehicle ownership transfers. Battery-electric vehicles are excluded. Repair cost figures are estimates for illustration only. See Premier Subaru Middlebury for complete details.
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