Reliability of "tech" components

[Licorice]

Hi, folks. I have a 2021 Stinger GT and am purchasing an aftermarket warranty that will take effect once my 5yr/100,000 km Kia warranty expires. I'm tossing around the idea of either getting a 2 yr/unltd warranty WITH coverage for the following components (I've put a line through the ones my car isn't equipped with) -OR- a 3yr/60,000km warranty WITHOUT these components covered. Both options are within $120 of each other (the 2yr with the extra coverage is the more expensive of the two options), and the unlimited mileage vs 60,000km is no consideration since I drive less than 20k/year. I guess what I'm wondering is - what experience has anyone had with any of these components failing, especially in the earlier models that are now approaching the age my car will be when this coverage kicks in, so I can get an idea of both incidence, and repair cost.

Back-up camera, blind spot sensors, bluetooth voice activation control module, door keypad, door keypad receiver, GPS control module, keyless entry door handle sensor, LCD touch screen/monitor, navigation/display head unit, navigation/touch screen interface control module, parking assist sensors (front/rear), tire pressure warning control module, wi-fi control module.

Thanks in advance for any insights or experience you can share!

N.B. - I work for the warranty company, so no need to try and talk me out of the purchase ... and buying it now to avoid a price increase in January.

 

[Licorice]

OK, then I'll take this as "no news is good news"!

 

[stoopid]

OK, then I'll take this as "no news is good news"!

I hadn't seen your post until now. Failures for electronics in the Stinger have been low based on my casual observation of posts on this forum [only real source I have]. Unless someone like Consumer Reports or a recall points to evidence to the contrary, I'd expect the electronics to last. The few issues I've seen were problematic/buggy from early into ownership, so you'd likely know by now. Additionally, many of those parts listed can be replaced and reprogrammed. It's not like a major drivetrain issue that takes countless hours and expertise. Gremlin issues in electronics can be time consuming to diagnose, but those issues are often related to warranty covered engine and/or HVAC controls for the car. If your backup sensors die, you'll know it. Infotainment display stays off and never comes on, it's a fuse or dead unit. Replace it. Not a lot to overthink there.

If it were me I'd be more concerned about drivetrain especially if you drive spiritedly.

Are you sure I can't talk you out of the warranty? It's my duty as a fellow owner!

 

[Licorice]

Thanks for your response ... that's kind of how I was feeling, I guess I just wanted some validation. The plan at the moment is to keep this car beyond the 5-yr loan and 5-yr warranty, so some mechanical breakdown protection past that point is definitely shrewd, IMO. I'm not overly spirited with it, but the warranty will have meaty coverage for the powertrain and turbos, as well as a myriad of less catastrophic but more common failures like A/C, alternator, water pump, etc etc, all up to $10k per claim. If nothing else, it's peace of mind for up to another 4 years, if I choose to keep the Stinger that long ... or a perk for the next owner when I sell it. But I appreciate your concern for a fellow owner

 

[stoopid]

I wouldn't talk you out of an extended drivetrain warranty if you got it for cost, which maybe you are. That said, the math is not in the buyer's favor with extended warranties, that's why they're offered/exist. Extended warranties are not charity or government subsidized. [this is intended more for the benefit of a passerby then for the OP who obviously understands the math and is only pursuing this because of insider pricing]