Lexus Warranty Options

Cost & Coverage Review

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What is the standard Lexus warranty?

Lexus Factory Warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper repairs on all malfunctions caused by flaws in design or engineering.

The Powertrain Warranty is 6 years or 70,000 miles of repairs on the engine, transmission, and driveshaft.

Routine maintenance is covered for 12 months or 10,000 miles.

All three standard benefits begin from the original purchase date of the first owner and transfer to subsequent owners until the time or mileage threshold is reached, whichever occurs first.

Lexus offers two extended warranty options and a prepaid maintenance plan for owners who want to buy longer coverage.

What do the Lexus Extended Warranty Options cover?

Option 1

Lexus Extra Care Platinum covers the engine block, supercharger, transfer case, axles, carburetor, steering, suspension, computers, electronics, and all other repairs except items explicitly listed as exclusions on the contract.

See the list labeled "THESE ARE THE ITEMS NOT COVERED" on page 4 of the extended warranty brochure below.

Option 2

Lexus Extra Care Gold has a similar list of covered repairs, but includes less components within each category.

The F&I Tools comparison found that nearly one third of Gold claims did not fall within the scope of the plan.

Platinum claims had much better success rates and the additional premium proved to be worth the added protection.

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What does Lexus prepaid maintenance cover?

Lexus Luxury Care includes oil changes, tire rotations, multi-point inspections, and scheduled services as listed in the Maintenance Log for each vehicle.

How much is the repair copay?

Scheduled maintenance does not have a copay, but the extended warranties have two deductible options: $100 disappearing or $0.

The $100 deductible disappears and is not charged when returning to the dealer that sold the extended policy, but is charged at other dealers. It seems like a wise choice until the price comparison is considered.

It only costs $450 more upfront to have a $0 copay down the road, and then every small breakdown can be claimed without additional charges!

Therefore, the F&I Tools Review finds the Lexus Platinum Warranty with $0 deductible to be the best bang for the buck!

How much does the Lexus Platinum Extended Warranty cost?

Retail Market Value
8 Years | 100,000 Miles
$0 Deductible: $4450

Maintenance Market Value
5 years | 75,000 Miles
$0 Deductible: $2800

Prices may vary by model, usage, location, duration, and purchase date.

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Extended Warranty Brochure

Prepaid Maintenance Brochure

How much does it cost to fix a Lexus?

Here is a list of some common repairs and the estimated cost to fix them:

Head Gaskets: $6190
CV Axle: $3500
AC Compressor: $2685
Parking Camera: $899
Exhaust Manifold: $2300

Suspension Control Arms: $3489
Power Window Motor: $2285
Shift Cable: $1110
Sunroof Motor: $3255
Steering Knuckles: $1525

Where can I buy Lexus Extended Warranties?

Buy the Lexus Platinum Warranty from the dealership you want to return to for repairs. Customer satisfaction rates are higher when all business is conducted in one location.

It's also a good idea to make an appointment with the same service writer during each visit and to complete the survey after the service.

Keep in mind that dealer employees get bonuses for 100% perfect surveys. Therefore, if you remind your advisor of your intention to give good marks, then he or she will remember to exceed your expectations during every visit.

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Does the Lexus Platinum Extended Warranty transfer?

Yes!

The Lexus Platinum plan is transferable one time at no additional cost when selling private party. See the terms of your policy for instructions.

Where will repairs be done?

Repairs are completed by Lexus-certified technicians at dealership service centers nationwide.

A service advisor with perform a diagnostic evaluation and obtain a repair authorization prior to issuing a work order.

A rental car will be provided at no cost during covered repairs. If you have difficulty obtaining an authorization from the dealer, then contact Lexus directly at this phone number:

Lexus Extended Plan Administrator: 800.448.1505

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