Mitsubishi Warranty
Is your Mitsubishi warranty about to expire? Didn't buy the extra protection when you made the original purchase? Hello, my name is Kirk Steele and I will try to help you answer the question "Do I need to purchase a Mitsubishi extended warranty or mechanical breakdown protection? Here is what I will cover in this short article:
- Mitsubishi History
- Original Mitsubishi Warranty
- Mitsubishi Reliability
- Do I Need Extended Warranty Protection?
- Options for Extended Protection
Mitsubishi History
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi was founded in 1970 and produces a wide range of popular sports cars, sedans and crossovers in addition to its pickup trucks. Mitsubishi has gained a strong following in the sports car market thanks to its innovative and stylish options available to consumers.
Mitsubishi Motors is the sixth largest automaker in the world, based on global sales. Its success has been attributed to business alliances with foreign partners. For instance, Daimler Chrysler held a stake in the company for 22 years.
Mitsubishi Warranties
Before considering an Mitsubishi extended warranty, it is important to know the original Mitsubishi warranty.
Here are some of the Mitsubishi warranties:
- 10 year/100,000 mile Powertrain limited warranty
- 5 year/60,000 mile "bumper-to-bumper" new vehicle limited warranty
- 7 year/100,000 miles anti-corrosion perforation limied warranty
Mitsubishi Reliability
Although Mitsubishi has a high reputation for reliability like most of the other Asian automakers, drivers may be interested to know a few facts that will help them with their extended automobile warranty choice.
In 2004, Mitsubishi confessed to covering up more than 26 vehicle defects dating back as far as the 1970's. These defects included failing breaks, fuel leaks and poorly built clutches.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse, arguably the company's most alluring sports coupe, has its own set of very common owner complaints:
- Front brake rotor warping
- Shifting problems
- Throw-out bearing rattle
- Clutch vibration
- Poorly built struts
There are also several recalls on late model Mitsubishi's. These recalls include vehicle systems such as:
- Vehicle ignition
- Rear Lighting
- Transmission (Automatic)
- Fuel Delivery
If you were to hit the highway, you wouldn't have a hard time counting the number of Mitsubishi's you see. Drivers of this brand are in most areas few and far between, but that shouldn't scare off interested customers.
Mitsubishi motors stacks up quite well against some pretty impressive competition. With only a handful of vehicles on the market, the brand has come far in a short time.
Before making any decision, research your specific model and year to ensure reliability. Certain cars are known to be unreliable, making the extended protection decision a no-brainer. Check out the the U.S News and World Report. for current reliability ratings.
Another easy to find out about a product's reliability in the age of the Internet is to check with a community of people that have the same product. People in these groups tend to be very outspoken. In the case of automobiles one such community is Edmunds.com.
Use the links below to research your specific model for known problems.
Here's another great resource to check the reliability record of your used vehicle.
Do I Need Mitsubishi Extended Warranty Protection?
Choosing to purchase extended protection for your Mitsubishi is ultimately a personal decision. However, here are some things to consider:
- The manufacturer's original warranties
- The age and mileage of your Mitsubishi
- The reliability record of your particular Mitsubishi model
- How many miles you drive
- How long you plan to own your Mitsubishi
- Your risk tolerance
- Your financial ability to pay for unexpected repairs
Here are two additional resources to help determine if extended protection is right for you:
- POMCalc! Check your peace of mind
- How to determine if a vehicle extended warranty is right for you.
If you decide that extended protection is a good "bet" for you then be sure to purchase it before the original Mitsubishi warranty expires. The sooner you do it the less it will cost you. If the Mitsubishi warranty expires, your options may be limited. However, you don't have to purchase a Mitsubishi extended warranty – there is another option: Mechanical Breakdown Protection.
Options for Extended Protection
You have two basic options when it comes to extended protection for your Mitsubishi
- Mitsubishi Extended Warranty
- Third Party Mechanical Breakdown Protection Plan
The extended Mitsubishi warranty is only offered by the manufacturer and is usually sold through the dealership. Mechanical breakdown protection may be purchased from a third party company. Coverage between the two options is usually comparable. But read the actual contract to be sure.
The main difference between the options is the price and the fact that mechanical breakdown protection lets you have your service done at any repair facility. The Mitsubishi extended warranty requires that you service your vehicle at the dealership or other Mitsubishi authorized repair facilities. This tends to limit your options since there is not a large Mitsubishi dealer network in the United States.
Third party mechanical breakdown protection plans tend to offer more value and can often be found at a lower price with similar coverage. However, it is important to purchase mechanical breakdown protection from a reputable company.
The Mitsubishi extended warranty is a solid choice but mechanical breakdown protection from a reputable third party may serve you best if you need the flexibility of choosing your own service location or personal mechanic, and are concerned about price.
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