Will aftermarket parts void my warranty? What about Mopar Performance parts?
This question does not have a hard-and-fast answer. Dealers will be instantly suspicious if you show up driving a heavily modified car and complaining about defects. Just how suspicious depends upon the dealer. Adding aftermarket parts does not automatically void your entire warranty. For instance, having an Iceman will not affect coverage of suspension, transmission, or electrical problems. However, if you spin a bearing and the analysis shows dirt in the oil, you are probably out of luck. If there is an issue, technically the burden is on the dealer to prove that the particular part caused the problem. Realistically, though, you are starting out with one strike against you. There is a continuing myth that Mopar Performance parts will not affect warranty coverage. This is not true. As far as Chrysler is concerned, Mopar Performance is just like any other aftermarket supplier. The ‘Mother Parts’ catalog carries a disclaimer stating the following: “Competition parts are sold ‘as is’ wit
