Replacement clutch warranty

slbcar · 05-30-2009, 05:51 PM

My son paid a large amount for a clutch repair and after 9 months, 11,000 miles, it's slipping bad. Took it back to the same shop (FS), paid another $45,and they said it needs to be replaced... again. Most replacement clutch kits online have a 12 mo. warranty, what should I expect from a "licensed" service center? Is this feasible? (1998 Nissan Altima 4 Cyl 2.4L)

**Tyree** · 05-31-2009, 12:37 PM

I would think the clutch would have at least a 12 mo. warranty for a rebuild and possibly more for a new one. I would definitely question the place that replaced it about it.

**wrench97** · 05-31-2009, 01:40 PM

New cars do have a warranty on brake lining, and clutch wear unless a mechanical defect is found. If the clutch lining is worn out and the linkage(not sure if this is a cable or hydrologic operated system) shows no sign of sticking or binding then it the next logical place to look is the operator. Riding the petal using too high a gear to start and slipping the clutch or using it hold the car on a hill at red lights are the primary causes.

05-30-2009, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
slbcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp	Replacement clutch warranty My son paid a large amount for a clutch repair and after 9 months, 11,000 miles, it's slipping bad. Took it back to the same shop (FS), paid another $45,and they said it needs to be replaced... again. Most replacement clutch kits online have a 12 mo. warranty, what should I expect from a "licensed" service center? Is this feasible? (1998 Nissan Altima 4 Cyl 2.4L)

05-31-2009, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,444 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Replacement clutch warranty I would think the clutch would have at least a 12 mo. warranty for a rebuild and possibly more for a new one. I would definitely question the place that replaced it about it. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

05-31-2009, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,419 OS: Win7	Re: Replacement clutch warranty New cars do have a warranty on brake lining, and clutch wear unless a mechanical defect is found. If the clutch lining is worn out and the linkage(not sure if this is a cable or hydrologic operated system) shows no sign of sticking or binding then it the next logical place to look is the operator. Riding the petal using too high a gear to start and slipping the clutch or using it hold the car on a hill at red lights are the primary causes. __________________ Power Supply and Selection