How Can You Keep Your Vehicle's Warranty Valid?

The answer to this revolves largely around making sure your Subaru is properly maintained by a Subaru authorized service center. For most drivers, that's all there is to keeping a Subaru factory warranty valid until it expires. However, there are some things to keep in mind to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

First off, it's important to note that the warranties don't cover things like traffic accidents or misuse of your vehicle. Though insurance might cover these, they won't be covered by the warranty. Similarly, failing to properly maintain your Subaru or having parts installed somewhere other than an authorized Subaru dealership can also lead to problems with the warranty.

What's Covered by the Subaru Factory Warranty?

New 2018 and 2019 Subaru models come with a factory warranty that includes:

• A New Car Limited Warranty that's good for 3 years or 36,000 miles. This is also known as the bumper-to-bumper warranty.
• A Powertrain Limited Warranty that's good for 5 years or 60,000 miles. This covers major drivetrain components like the engine and transmission.
• A Wear Item Limited Warranty that's good for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Components like brake pads, clutch linings, and even wiper blades are covered here.
• A Rust Perforation Limited Warranty that's good for 5 years with unlimited mileage.