What is not covered by Honda warranty?
Not covered items include routine maintenance and wear-and-tear parts (like tires and brake pads), cosmetic damage from normal use, and damage caused by neglect, improper maintenance, modifications, or accidents.
Not covered items under Honda warranties (US specifics)
Honda’s warranties are designed to protect against manufacturing defects for set periods, but they do not cover routine maintenance, normal wear items, or damage resulting from misuse or external events. The following list outlines common exclusions you may encounter.
Common exclusions are grouped into maintenance and wear items, cosmetic damage, damage from improper use or modifications, and damage from accidents or environmental factors. The following list provides typical items not covered by Honda's warranties in the United States.
- Maintenance services and wear items: Routine services such as oil changes, filter replacements, fluid top-offs, tire rotations, and wear items like tires, brake pads, rotors, wiper blades, and bulbs. These require periodic replacement and are not covered for wear or normal use.
- Cosmetic and interior wear: Paint chips, minor scratches, dents, upholstery wear, stains, and other cosmetic damage that occurs through normal use.
- Damage from improper maintenance or modifications: Repairs or maintenance not performed by an authorized Honda dealer or using factory-approved parts, and any aftermarket modifications that affect reliability or safety.
- Damage from accidents or external causes: Collision damage, flood, fire, theft, vandalism, or other external events not caused by a defect in materials or workmanship.
- Use outside standard conditions: Vehicles used for commercial purposes (fleet, taxi, rental) or off-road/racing activities may void or limit coverage.
- Operational consumables and non-defect failures: Items that wear out with normal use or require periodic replacement (such as batteries in some cases, tires, and light bulbs) unless a defect is present.
- Non-Honda parts or repairs: Failures resulting from aftermarket parts, accessories, or repairs performed by non-authorized providers.
In summary, while Honda’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Powertrain Warranty cover defects in materials and workmanship for specified periods, they do not cover routine maintenance, normal wear items, cosmetic damage from regular use, or damage from misuse, alterations, or external events. Always verify terms in your warranty booklet and consult your local dealer for country- or model-specific details.
How to verify your specific coverage
Before pursuing a claim, confirm your vehicle’s exact terms with official documentation and your dealer. The steps below help you check your coverage accurately.
- Find your warranty booklet or access your Honda owner account to view terms and dates.
- Contact your local Honda dealership to confirm whether a particular item is covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
- Review service records to show maintenance was performed according to the recommended schedule.
- Check for any aftermarket parts or modifications that could affect coverage.
Concluding this section, always align your expectations with the formal warranty terms for your vehicle’s year, model, and market, and seek clarification from a certified Honda dealer if anything is unclear.
Summary
Honda warranties are designed to protect against defects in materials and workmanship for defined periods, but they exclude routine maintenance, normal wear items, cosmetic damage from regular use, and damage from improper use, modifications, or accidents. For precise coverage, review your warranty documentation and speak with a Honda dealer; regional terms may vary.
