Is the skyslider roof on a Jeep Liberty noisy?
“The SkySlider roof on our 2008 Jeep Liberty 4×4 is very noisy at driving speeds or on windy days and as many other owners with this option have stated, the roof does not close all the way,” said another consumer who complained to NHTSA. “I have to manually lock it back into the closed position. It doesn’t open properly either. …
Is it possible to repair a Jeep Liberty with no roof?
It gets worse, because there apparently aren’t any aftermarket repair options either. So basically, if you own a Jeep Liberty with the fabric Sky Slider roof and something major happens to it, you now own an SUV that has no roof.
What’s the name of the roof on a 2008 Jeep Liberty?
The dealer said the track that the top slides on needed to be replaced. “The SkySlider roof on our 2008 Jeep Liberty 4×4 is very noisy at driving speeds or on windy days and as many other owners with this option have stated, the roof does not close all the way,” said another consumer who complained to NHTSA.
Why does my Jeep skyslider keep leaking water?
One Jeep owner told NHTSA that while driving about 60 miles per hour, water leaked in through the SkySlider and allowed air to rush into the vehicle. A dealer “diagnosed that the structure of the roof was defective,” the complaint said. It was replaced but the problem recurred three times since then.
It gets worse, because there apparently aren’t any aftermarket repair options either. So basically, if you own a Jeep Liberty with the fabric Sky Slider roof and something major happens to it, you now own an SUV that has no roof.
Where can I get a Sky Slider roof for my Jeep Liberty?
The fabric roof is prone to failure and no parts are available to fix it. Update: A tip came in from a Motor1.com reader that could potentially help Liberty owners with this issue. He reports that a dealership called Global Auto Mall in North Plainfield, New Jersey has staff very familiar with the problem and might be able to help.
Is the Jeep Liberty still on the market?
The Liberty bowed from the Jeep lineup in 2012, but a new report from NBC 6 in Miami says owners can’t even fix the common problem anymore. Apparently, replacement parts are no longer available.