Kenwood warranty for car audio & electronics
The short version
Kenwood covers car audio & electronics in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 16 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Kenwood's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
Good to know before you buy
- Kenwood gives no warranty on car audio bought from unauthorized sellers or auction sites.
- Covers the original buyer only. Keep your receipt.
- Repairs go through a Kenwood Authorized Service Center.
How other brands compare for car audio & electronics
- 1. Avital45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Pioneer Electronics43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Compustar40/100 · Full: None
- 4. Boss Audio Systems26/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Escort21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for car audio & electronics.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- PetSmartPet electronics (collars, fencing, training), grooming tools, filters and pumps, non-prescription medications and vitamins, calming products, and flea and tick products costing $10 or more60 days
- Nordstrom RackCar seats40 days
- Bloomingdale'sBaby gear (strollers, car seats, cribs, high chairs)30 days from delivery
- Car ToysPacific Northwest, Colorado and Texas storesMost items30 days
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- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- O'Reilly Auto PartsCar batteriesNo returns
- Rural KingMidwest storesLivestock, trailers, golf carts, opened chemicals and consumablesNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for car audio & electronics where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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