Owners who plan to spend six figures on a 2027 Ram TRX now face a warranty that is markedly shorter than previous models, according to posts on enthusiast forums.
Warranty Reduction Sparks Concern
Stellantis is quietly ending the 10‑year, 100,000‑mile powertrain warranty that covered the 2026 model year. New buyers of the 2027 TRX will receive a 5‑year, 60,000‑mile guarantee on the twin‑turbo Hurricane inline‑six engine. That represents a 40,000‑mile cut in factory coverage.
The change was first noted by Manny Mayfield of Austin, Texas, who shared a screenshot of an internal order sheet on a Ram 1500 Facebook group. He wrote, “I saw this in the 2027 Ram TRX group, so guess it’s safe to say that the 2027 RAMs will not have the 10yr 100k warranty.”
Mayfield’s observation quickly spread among owners tracking allocation updates. The discussion highlighted a shift from the aggressive promotional warranty that Stellantis introduced when it launched the Hurricane engine family.
Background of the Extended Warranty
The original 10‑year coverage was a response to concerns about the new engine’s reliability after the company discontinued the 5.7‑liter HEMI V8. By offering an extended safety net, Stellantis hoped to ease buyer anxiety and keep dealership traffic strong.
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Industry data compiled by automotive analysts at CarsGuide shows the company spent more than $10 billion on warranty claims during the most recent fiscal year. That expense prompted a leadership change and a decision to reduce long‑term liability across its light‑duty lineup.
Stellantis’ move aligns with a broader trend of automakers tightening warranty terms to protect margins. The trade‑off is that owners of high‑performance trucks now bear more risk once the factory warranty expires.
When the warranty is cut to that mileage, owners may need to address major component wear sooner than anticipated. This could affect resale values, as trucks without transferable powertrain protection typically command lower prices on the used market.
There’s a chance that the reduced warranty will push buyers toward third‑party extended service contracts. Those agreements often contain complex exclusions and high deductibles, limiting their practical benefit.
Dealers will feel the impact.
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Potential Impact on the Used‑Truck Market
Vehicles with long, transferable warranties usually retain value better than those without. Because the 2027 TRX will leave the factory with no remaining powertrain coverage after 60,000 miles, its depreciation curve may steepen relative to earlier models.
Used‑truck shoppers are often risk‑averse, especially when the engine in question involves twin‑turbo systems that can be expensive to repair. A lack of factory backing could therefore depress secondary‑market prices.
Dealerships may try to offset this by offering their own extended service plans, but those contracts can vary widely in scope. Consumers should read the fine print to confirm that critical components, such as the turbochargers and electronic control modules, are included.
Overall, the warranty reduction appears to be a cost‑saving measure for Stellantis rather than a reflection of the TRX’s reliability. Whether the market adjusts to this new reality remains to be seen.