Garmin warranty for fish finders
The short version
Garmin covers fish finders in full for 2 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 7 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Garmin'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: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your dated receipt; it is needed for any claim.
- Installing it differently from Garmin's install manual can void the warranty.
How other brands compare for fish finders
- 1. Humminbird38/100 · Full: 3 years
- 2. Raymarine38/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Deeper23/100 · Full: None
- 5. Vexilar21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 6. Marcum16/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for fish finders.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for fish finders where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Garmin makes
- Bike Parts & Accessories21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Boat Motors & Anchors45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
- GPS & Navigation21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Optics & Scopes21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Pet Supplies21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Smartwatches & Wearables21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Watches21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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