Can a 2008 Jeep Wrangler have a water leak?
We are seeing a lot of 2008 Jeep Wrangler and Patriot vehicles with water leaks. Regardless of whether you have a hard top or a soft top, this should not be happening, no matter what your service manager says. If your Jeep has been leaking, and you have been in three or more times to get the matter repaired, contact us immediately.
Why does my Jeep leak in the car wash?
There was an indication that the Jeep leaked in a recent rain storm, after the dealer left the new Jeep sitting outside waiting on parts to repair a different issue. Just for testing, I ran an older Jeep Overland and Honda through the same car wash not a drop of water.
How much does a Jeep Grand Cherokee water leak cost?
Found leak at right cowl area. Repaired passenger side leak at right cowl area. Total Charge: $204.00 About a week later, we had a violent rainstorm. Passenger side floor soaked again. Returned to dealer. This time they sealed door moisture barrier. No Charge. Another week…another rainstorm..another soaked floor. Returned to dealer a third time.
Is the windshield gasket on a Jeep Renegade leaking?
But I did have a 1981 jeep cj5 renegade that leaked bad . And it took me awhile to figure out the problem was. It turned out that the windshield gasket (TOP) was leaking inside the windshield and running down both sides under the dash.
What causes a water leak in a Jeep Wrangler?
The leak is caused by the Cowl Side Panel. Remove the carpeting and all fitting on the right side of the panel in front of the door underneath the dashboard. There is a hole that needs to be plugged up where the water runs out from the top of the cowl area.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee have wet carpet?
Sometimes, little spaces between the door and the hardtop are left unnoticed, allowing water to get inside the Jeep. Water running along the outside of the HVAC assembly drain tube results in a wet front-floor carpet. It usually happens if there is any debris or other restrictions in the drain hose.
Why does my JK car have a water leak?
When the door is open, there is water run off from the roof that can soak the carpet. Be sure to explain to the customer that this cannot be fixed. This is an unfortunate condition with this type of vehicle, similar to convertibles. 7. It is important to understand where the leak ENDS up when diagnosing the vehicle.
Is it normal to have water build up on Jeep doors?
If the doors are attached, the hinges will still have little gaps where water can seep through. The Jeep’s body openings are also only moisture-resistant and not waterproof, so water buildup is normal.