Modifications to do with existing warranty?

[Quicksilvers]

An acquaintance at the track just purchased a brand new 2018 Nissan 370Z with an A7 transmission and has a big 10 year / 100K warranty he purchased through Nissan. This person wants to keep the warranty through Nissan without voiding the warranty by doing modifications. This person wants to do some basic naturally aspirated modifications like intake,exhaust etc. What modifications do you think this person could do without voiding the whole warranty through Nissan? Opinions or experience would be appreciated?

[SouthArk370Z]

He will void the warranty only for the item(s) the mods are attached to. Eg, engine mods won't void radio warranty.

[stricha]

Thats what they say, but USUALLY folk are talking about powertrain warranty, and SOME way, nissan will link the failed part to the motor or w/e failing. For example, if this person got an intake, and the car's tranny started to slip, idk. Nissan will blame the specs of the intake being different than factor, thus causing the transmission to slip. I have seen it all too many times. Warranties are setup to be attractive to the buyer - to ensure you have no worries. And in stock cars, they will honor it, but once modified, the blame goes there.

The ONLY hope would be to get Nismo parts.

Good luck with everything

[JARblue]

Installing an aftermarket intake will not affect the transmission. Engine oil brand does not affect the performance of the differential. Those are not hard to prove.

But let's say you install an aftermarket intake and then start having trouble with a MAF sensor. Good luck proving it wasn't screwed up during the installation of the intakes.

I've done a variety of mods to my Z. And none of my warranty claims have been impacted by aftermarket parts or work. Others might not be so lucky. For additional details, research the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

[Quicksilvers]

Originally Posted by JARblue

Installing an aftermarket intake will not affect the transmission. Engine oil brand does not affect the performance of the differential. Those are not hard to prove.

But let's say you install an aftermarket intake and then start having trouble with a MAF sensor. Good luck proving it wasn't screwed up during the installation of the intakes.

I've done a variety of mods to my Z. And none of my warranty claims have been impacted by aftermarket parts or work. Others might not be so lucky. For additional details, research the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

What modifications were you able to do? I have researched the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and this law is there to protect the consumer. The dealership service department will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the modification/s caused the part to fail.I read that the Nissan dealership service department can’t just void your warranty because of aftermarket parts installed they can only void parts of your warranty claims if you have any. If you install a aftermarket cold air intake everyone here knows it will not make anything fail beside possibly your MAF sensor. A exhaust is not even covered under most vehicle warranties it is considered to be a wear and tear item. Installing Nissan Motorsports parts or Nismo parts are an option though true. This person said they are at the very least installing an aftermarket full length cold air intake and a aftermarket catback exhaust regardless of the warranty that was purchased. What it boils down to is there are some Nissan dealership service departments that are lenient about modifiying your Nissan 370Z and some are not. You will have to shop around for the right Nissan dealership service department to give your business to.

[JARblue]

I've got R2C intakes, FI exhaust, Ecutek tune, Z1 CSCEK, RJM CMC and clutch pedal, short shifter, and a variety of cosmetic mods on the interior, exterior, and even under the hood. It is extremely easy for them to recognize that my vehicle is modded.

My warranty claims included the roof headliner, steering rack, and nearly the entire airbag system. Obviously none of those are going to be affected by any of my mods. And Nissan has no right to refuse service or warranty coverage on parts unrelated to the modifications. Of course, any dealer has the right to refuse service or warranty on non-OEM parts. I've even had a local shop that didn't want to mess with my aftermarket CSC setup because it wasn't OEM. As you pointed out, some are more willing to work with the customer than others.

[nissandave]

Hello all! I actually work at a Nissan Dealership. I am in sales. I recently purchased a Certified 2013 Nismo with 19,800 miles on it. At 22,500 my engine blew. They sent an inspector from Nissan corporate. He declined warranty coverage because of the "Stillen intakes" and the "tow hook" They said that these things are only done to race cars therefore the warranty is void. The dealership has been fighting along side of me with zero luck! The point black said the "Magnusson-moss' act means nothing to them.

[wideglideleon]

I cry BS sir

[2011 Nismo#91]

Originally Posted by nissandave

Hello all! I actually work at a Nissan Dealership. I am in sales. I recently purchased a Certified 2013 Nismo with 19,800 miles on it. At 22,500 my engine blew. They sent an inspector from Nissan corporate. He declined warranty coverage because of the "Stillen intakes" and the "tow hook" They said that these things are only done to race cars therefore the warranty is void. The dealership has been fighting along side of me with zero luck! The point black said the "Magnusson-moss' act means nothing to them.

How can Nissan warranty a car like the Z that comes with a tow hook from the dealer? You do know that the Z has a tow hook in the trunk?

Simple mods like the OP generally wont void the warranty unless they directly lead to the failure (ebay intake allowed a rock to be ingested).

[CRiZO]

Originally Posted by nissandave

The point black said the "Magnusson-moss' act means nothing to them.

Get that in writing.

[nissandave]

Believe me as a Nissan dealer employee for 13 years and my third 370Z I am BLOWN away. As is my service director!

[JamesTheBrain]

Just stop being scared and mod it. Thats what I am doing.