i just bought a new jeep patriot 2009,and i have this water leak problem.i will go to my jeep dealer to fix this problem and find out if jeep has issued a service bulletin.
water leak cargo dome light
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I bought my Pat Feb 2008. I have had a few issues with it. My first leak issue was in Dec/Jan and they couldn't find the problem. Then in June the water leak came back. Again they couldn't find anything. They said they wanted to take another look at it at a later date but I bet they won't find anything wrong with it then either. I have picture proof that it leaks! What do I have to do to actually get this stupid leak fixed. (I brought it in for the steering wheel click about 3-4 times already and they can't seem to fix that either!!)
I was talking to one of my grandmothers friends about my Jeep. He recommended me to another dealership. They FIXED my roof leak!! It says on the RO "found sunroof drain not fully connecting causing water to seep through.
I had taken it to the dealership I bought it from twice for that issue and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I took it for the steering wheel clock spring noise 3 times, I asked the new dealership to take a look at the spring, and he asked me where I had gotten it repaired because they only made 1 claim on the warranty! All I have to say to that is wow.
I had taken it to the dealership I bought it from twice for that issue and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I took it for the steering wheel clock spring noise 3 times, I asked the new dealership to take a look at the spring, and he asked me where I had gotten it repaired because they only made 1 claim on the warranty! All I have to say to that is wow.
Dealership follow-up ..................
Here's hoping Fiat will stay the course.
I'm very happy to learn your Pat has been fixed.:banana:
is something I've wondered about. When talking to personnel at the 1-800 Chrysler help line they were surprised to learn about leaking--only 1 person had contacted them about leaks. Because dealerships charge the cost of warranty back to Chrysler I'm surprised something hasn't already been done to alleviate the problem. Daimler probably didn't intend to stay around very long once they had what they wanted and weren't interested in problems. The holding company wasn't any different either.
Here's hoping Fiat will stay the course.
I'm very happy to learn your Pat has been fixed.:banana:
I also found out that the dealership that I bought it from and originally got it serviced at broke the visor clip. They broke it and then glued it and didn't tell me or replace the part. When the new dealership went to put the visor back together, after fixing the leak, the clip broke. I was shocked when I found out. I may just have to write a letter to Chrysler about the dealership I bought it from. That sh*t is uncalled for what they did. I will NOT recommend them to anyone. But I will recommend Modern Mazda (in Thomaston, CT) to everyone!!!
My 2009 Patriot just started leaking I bought it bran new, less than 2,000 miles on vechile. Im so upset pay all that money now I start reading all this about the leak issues. Just discovered my first leak an hour ago in the front dome light. This is brutal!!!
Chrysler Acknowledges Roof Leak
After three trips to my dealership, i had a long talk with my Service Manager about the roof leak in my 08 Patriot. He searched through the Chrysler data base and, although there isn't a Recall or a Service Bulletin about the roof leaks, there is a "Tech Tip" which acknowledges that there is a problem with the gasket breaking down on the sunroof. This gasket, along with some critical specs for placement of the sunroof window seem to be the cause of the leaks.
He has ordered the new gasket for me (no part number available) and will personally supervise the placement of the window and the sunroof assembly. He also will drop the headliner to determine whether there is any water damage 0r mold in the headliner.
More info to follow after this 4th attempt!
LarryB
Cumming GA
After three trips to my dealership, i had a long talk with my Service Manager about the roof leak in my 08 Patriot. He searched through the Chrysler data base and, although there isn't a Recall or a Service Bulletin about the roof leaks, there is a "Tech Tip" which acknowledges that there is a problem with the gasket breaking down on the sunroof. This gasket, along with some critical specs for placement of the sunroof window seem to be the cause of the leaks.
He has ordered the new gasket for me (no part number available) and will personally supervise the placement of the window and the sunroof assembly. He also will drop the headliner to determine whether there is any water damage 0r mold in the headliner.
More info to follow after this 4th attempt!
LarryB
Cumming GA
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Is that rapid response only for 2009 Pat or does it include the 2008 as well?
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my dealer fixed my leak problem,it's been nealy 5 months now and no leak at all.have trust in your dealer he should know how to fix this problem.
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Im in the same swimming pool. I got a brand new 2009 jeep patriot in mid august, i've noticed a leek from the cargo area dome light in mid september. I've been in and out of the garage mutiple times. They used silicone to seal the rear seams around the hatch door. The week after it was still leaking so they used the same silicone around the round plastic cap on the midle of the door seams. The third time they sealed the rubber pipe for the windshield fluid going to the back door. Well today after a rainny morning, the water is still pooring down. I went back to the dealership and talk to the sale director who sent me to a local bodyshop to try fix the problem. After an hour of pooring water on it they couldn't found the problem. Now the dealership want me to leave my car at the bodyshop for the weekend so they can take it appart. I've got a 27 000$ loan for a jeep that leaks water and is patch up full of sillicone. I've called chrysler canada twice this morning, the first agent suggested that i go to another dealership. The second service manager is trying to talk to the service manager at my original dealership. She is supposed to call ma back sometimes today. What the F&*K should i do?
i feel bad for you....you have no options. your loan is insane, and your car isn't even worth that much in terms of trade in value. your only option is to keep going back to a dealer, i'm not sure canada has lemon laws.
it really sucks like nothing else to see water inside of your car. and its just a matter of time for all patriots.
it really sucks like nothing else to see water inside of your car. and its just a matter of time for all patriots.
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I don't think these leaks will ever be truly fixed. My Patriot had the front dome leak after only a few months. Took it to dealer ship and they said they replaced side drain hoses. Has been fine for about the past year, so I thought it was fixed. Had heavy snow here in mid atlantic and still was dry. Other day we had a little rain. Vehicle was parked in the same level spot in my driveway. Opened door to go to work and the passenger side pillar above the window was soaked. had gone all over the passenger seat (should be good with the heated seats option). So the leak was not in the front dome this time, but passenger side. Have been running it back forth to dealer for the past two weeks. Visors and headliner are all stained up from greasy hands of techs who care less. Supposed to pick it up today. Am 6K shy of the 36K warranty and a good $15K left in payments. Maryland's lemon law says first 18K miles. Not sure if I would have recourse from the first issue.
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no, its not. My flashlight is leaking. And it only leaks when it rains, or when the snow is melting, or when i go to the car wash.
But at least the flashlight still works.
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Dealer replaced the weather stripping on the sides today on my 08 Patriot. Somewhere in this site I saw some mention this was the cause of many of the issues and to re-snap it down. Anyone on this site know what the actual purpose for these side drain lines is? I can't see the reason for actually having these channels down the side.
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that's exactly what the technician at my dealer did,it's solved the problem, it's been 8 months now after the fix and no leaks.
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Anyone seen a leak in the 2010 model?
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Water Leak
I also have a Jeep Patriot. Well this is my 2nd. My 2008 had a leak from all of the ceiling lamps. I had brought it back 9 times before exchanging it for a 2009 Jeep Patriot thinking it was just a bad car. I had luck with my 2009 until today. Just under a yr of owning it-it is leaking through the front ceiling lamp AGAIN. I am at such a loss of what to do.
I also have a Jeep Patriot. Well this is my 2nd. My 2008 had a leak from all of the ceiling lamps. I had brought it back 9 times before exchanging it for a 2009 Jeep Patriot thinking it was just a bad car. I had luck with my 2009 until today. Just under a yr of owning it-it is leaking through the front ceiling lamp AGAIN. I am at such a loss of what to do.
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