Should I buy a Jeep with rust?

Should I buy a Jeep with rust?

Most used vehicles will have some wear and tear. Rust is a normal blemish to expect on used Jeep Wranglers; however, too much rust can threaten the function of your vehicle. It can also be incredibly expensive. You shouldn’t worry about a little bit of rust or discoloration on the actual body of the Jeep.

Does adding a lift kit void Jeep warranty?

Things to Keep in Mind with Lifts Some lift kits may void the warranty, so make sure to double check your lift kit with your warranty before installation. The higher the lift the higher the cost. Unless you know what you are doing trying to install a lift kit DIY is not advised.

How do I get rust off my Jeep body?

Scrape off loose rust and paint rust with POR15, or use the phosphoric acid like Jeepsr4me said. Then paint entire frame with something like Eastwood 2k or Imron. Then spray inside of frame with Eastwood rust convertor. Then before every winter, spray inside of frame, inside of doors, inside of tailgate, etc.

Is there a warranty for rust on Jeep Wrangler?

If its anything like BMW audi or VW it has to be rotted all the way through, and BMW will only cover it if you have an annual “corrosion body inspection” done by a dealer. Good luck post some pics. I was under the impression that the warranty covered rust THROUGH. Click to expand…

What’s the warranty limit on a Jeep Wrangler?

Anyway I contacted the local dealer about it because in my warranty book for my JK it states, ” For an outer-body sheet metal panel – one that is finish-painted and one that someone can see walking around the vehicle – the limits are 5 years or 100,000 miles on the odometer, whichever comes first.”

How long do rust and corrosion warranties last?

Rust & Corrosion Warranties Manufacturer Term Limit KM Limit Acura 5 Years Unlimited KM Audi 12 Years Unlimited KM BMW 12 Years Unlimited KM Buick 6 Years unlimited KM

What kind of warranty does a Jeep Cherokee have?

The Drive states that Jeep provides the three-year, unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty to cover all your Jeep’s panels. The other option is five years (or unlimited mileage) of coverage for only outer panels.

Is there a warranty on a Jeep Wrangler?

Now my small rust spots seem to be valid and covered in the warranty but when the dealer contacted Chrysler, apparently Chrysler dismissed my request and said the rust was caused by an outside force and that the warranty will not cover my request. I’m honestly disappointed in Jeep right now.

What does rust cover on a Jeep Wrangler?

The warranty covers “…holes from rust or other corrosion…,” not rust spots. It has to be rusted through the metal. I had 2 spots of rust start to form on that piece bolted to the bottom corner of the windshield on my 2011,all that Chrysler required to fix it was the rust to show up on the pictures sent to them by the dealer.

How long is federal emission warranty for Jeep?

B. Parts Covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles If your vehicle has one of the following parts, this Federal Emission Warranty covers that part for a period of 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. These limits are counted from the time when your Basic Warranty begins under 2.1(D).

Are there any problems with my 2005 Jeep Wrangler?

See all problems of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler . The vehicle was in motion and pulling from my driveway onto a city street when this happened. Both drivers and passenger center sections of the frame rusted from the inside out with no visible indication on the outside of the frame rails.

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