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Those of us who have been struggling with leaks blamed on the Patriot's sunroof appear to have someone fighting for us.. I found this today:

Keefe Bartels files Class Action Suit against Chrysler Group, LLC
Red Bank, NJ: The trial lawyers of Keefe Bartels, LLC have, with Poulos LoPiccolo PC and the Law Offices of Peter Lucas LLC, filed a class action complaint against Chrysler Group, LLC (Case 3:12-cv-00760-PGS-DEA). Brought on behalf of plaintiffs Jay Miller and Brooke Willman, the complaint fundamentally alleges that the Chrysler 300 series, and the Jeep Patriot, Liberty, Compass, Commander, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models for the years 2006 to the present, have defective, leaking sunroofs.

Link to full article: http://www.keefebartels.com/CM/HotT...sandAlerts/Keefe-Bartels-files-Class-Action-Suit-against-Chrysler-Group-LLC.asp

My favorite quote from the press release.. sad but true: "Chrysler claims its products, especially the Jeeps, can handle all sorts of terrible conditions, churning through muddy swamps, climbing mountains, and crossing rivers. Turns out they cannot even handle a car wash."
 
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They might get something accomplished with the vehicles built post bankruptcy/Fiat but they are going to be SOL with the earlier models. Part of the bankruptcy/Fiat deal was that Chrysler would still cover warranty on any vehicles that have a valid warranty built before a certain date( tied into the bankruptcy and Fiat deal )BUT as far as class action suits and liability for things not covered by warranty Chrysler is off the hook.
 
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What about the rest of us w/o sunroofs that have/had leaking through the rear dome light? I'm pretty sure 90% of these rear end leaking issues are related to the washer hose. Its been almost 2 years since I sealed the rear hose grommet with black silicone and its been bone dry.
 
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mikejeep said:
My favorite quote from the press release.. sad but true: "Chrysler claims its products, especially the Jeeps, can handle all sorts of terrible conditions, churning through muddy swamps, climbing mountains, and crossing rivers. Turns out they cannot even handle a car wash."
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A "JEEP" should come with a canvas top that is little better than an umbrella. It was when that added all this fancy pants crap that Jeep got itself in trouble. Back to basics.
 
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SpaceJeep said:
What about the rest of us w/o sunroofs that have/had leaking through the rear dome light? I'm pretty sure 90% of these rear end leaking issues are related to the washer hose. Its been almost 2 years since I sealed the rear hose grommet with black silicone and its been bone dry.
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If I knew I could put silicone somewhere to stop my front dome leak, I would have done it 3 years ago when it started! At least you have a solution.. I'm starting to think the only way I'm not going to need to carry towels is if I buy a new car.
 
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just curious,
for those with the leaks
are these factory installed sunroofs?
or dealer installed sunroofs?
dealer installed sunroofs generally use aftermarket sunroofs with the pushbutton on the roof panel,
factory installed sunroofs generally have rolled edges where they install the sunroof and button is usually on the dash somewhere,
just curious if those with leaks are from the factory or dealer installed,
just because you ordered a car with sunroof doesnt always mean its a factory sunroof,
 
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Pretty sure most of us have the factory sunroof.. it was part of the popular "Sun and Sound" option package when I got mine. I haven't seen anyone with these problems on anything other than a factory sunroof. The factory switch is on the roof between the front dome lights.
 
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Dont forget the roof can also leak through the roof welds where the roof rails are attached , even if you don't have a sunroof !!
 
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I had my sunroof replaces under warranty because the glass was not straight...kinda warped, and my rear hatch resealed about three years ago. No problems since...but it would be nice to see a resolution for everyone on the issue.
 
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jepstr67 said:
A "JEEP" should come with a canvas top that is little better than an umbrella. It was when that added all this fancy pants crap that Jeep got itself in trouble. Back to basics.
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Your Commander has a soft top? lol
 
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My favorite quote from the press release.. sad but true: "Chrysler claims its products, especially the Jeeps, can handle all sorts of terrible conditions, churning through muddy swamps, climbing mountains, and crossing rivers. Turns out they cannot even handle a car wash."

That is hilarious - I can't even park mine upwards on a hill!
 
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cagannyc said:
Mine started leaking too, Will take it to the dealer and see if I can resolve it.
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2011 or 2012? Where is it leaking? Really sorry to hear it

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Terasec said:
just curious,
for those with the leaks
are these factory installed sunroofs?
or dealer installed sunroofs?
dealer installed sunroofs generally use aftermarket sunroofs with the pushbutton on the roof panel,
factory installed sunroofs generally have rolled edges where they install the sunroof and button is usually on the dash somewhere,
just curious if those with leaks are from the factory or dealer installed,
just because you ordered a car with sunroof doesnt always mean its a factory sunroof,
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mine is a factory mopar sunroof.


http://www.cagannyc.com
 
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cagannyc said:
mine is 2011, leaking right over at the front end of the sunroof... not sealed tight enough!


http://www.cagannyc.com
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So its coming out of the actual sunroof? At the glass? I've never heard of that one.. I wonder if something is stuck in there, or if its not closing all the way. So far I've only heard of it coming out of the dome light or coming from some other place making the floor wet

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