I have a 2008 jeep liberty with a skyslider that recently broke. No one can repair or find parts to repair this. At high speeds the top can lift off of the vehicle and flap in the wind. It leaks water because it no longer seals. It poses a danger to myself and others when it catches wind becomes loose and lifts off of the jeep. Its a distractions because it doesnt work correctly and period flappings cause me to look away from the road. I am currently use using pieces of metal to just keep in closed. The online community is asking for a recall and thinks this poses a danger to other drivers.
Jeep Liberty water leak problems
35 of the 8,884 owner complaints about the Jeep Liberty describe water leaks into the cabin, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 35
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 62,000
By model year
Often reported together
Wipers 1Stalling 1Power windows 1Check engine light 1Ball joint 1ABS 1
What owners say
Sky slider is broke and nobody has the parts to fix it. It leaks water and doesn't close all the way so the noise is awful. Only fix it to screw it shut or replace with hard roof. We need replacement parts asap.
Takata recall sunroof has leaked since I owned it in '10 cleaned drains n it hasn't helped...my windows fog up due to moisture in car n can't keep them clear! Heater has tore up from water leakage....water in wiring has messed my computer system up....took it to mechanic n they fave me 3pgs of codes it was showing...n refused to work on it! Concerned about mold mildew in vehicle from moisture! Heat shield fail off 6 yrs ago while driving down 4lane! My 4wheel drive has gone out....I have several lites on my dash check engine ABS 4wheel drive...traction control....I can't rem. The others and my tire sensor went out rite after I bought it that let's u know u r air is low! My big concern is the water....I've gotten in my jeep after a storm n there b 3in of water in my floor board! I'm concerned my cabin is goin to collapse!and the black mold with cause me harm! I spent all my saved money n paid cash for my jeep when I bought it and can't afford another vehichle....I used my divorce settlement money to provide me what I thought was a reliable vehicle and I've got screwed! I can't afford another one! When driving the water will suddenly fall from cabin on u and drowned u scaring u shocking u.....this has nearly caused me to wreck! Cuz u don't expect it to happen! Wipers come on without turning them on....there's so much I can't think of it all
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. While operating the vehicle, water leaked into the vehicle from the sky slider roof. The contacted indicated that the sky slider would not remain closed while driving. The vehicle was taken to galeana dodge jeep (14375 s. Tamiami trl, fort myers, fl) where it was diagnosed that the sky slider needed to be replaced; however, the manufacturer no longer supplied the parts to repair the roof. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The sky slider panoramic roof has some broken internal parts and won't fully close causing leaking water and loud wind noise. Roanoke jeep dealer says they can't get replacement parts and there is no way to fix. I have visited 4 other shops and the only solution offered is to remove the panoramic roof and replace with full metal roof with a cost of $5000. I can't believe there are no replacement parts for a 10 year old vehicle and I'm stuck with a vehicle that is going to leak every time it rains.
2010 jeep liberty sky slider leaking +unsafe roof+ leaking water into vehicle wetting floor and saturating carpets causing slippery feet on gas and break peddles. Water eroding electrical panel where the skyslider power button is..... Very dangerous and could cause electrical shock. Leaking skyslider failed repairs at ed voyles jeep dealership with over 75 service records over 4 replaced skyslider attempts & headliner replaced, I paid for replaced carpet due to deterioration and smell. Chyrlser llc has had many chances to remedy problem @ 101,000 mile repair & made no offer to buy back / trade but promised to fix with each repair. Vehicle was sold to me with a skyslider feature and this skyslider feature is flawed design. I sent dealership the video showing how the top "burps" when doors are closed, so the top has no secure latching features to hold it inplace and when the electrical shorts out do to the exposure to water & there is a probable cause for the top to rip right off the tracts while in motion. Please send someone to investigate the repairs orders of all jeep liberty that have skysliders. I wish they would have been honest with me at the dealership and the manufacture representive and just say we cant fix it and we need to replace it with a vehicle that represents our jeep quality with something to the same feature like the skyslider for the very reason it was purchased! I have a 4 inch binder with all my service records, photos, emails, service reports and happy to mail you a copy. Dealership has done an outstanding job..... But really should have stepped up to protect the consumer when instead they threw in the towel and said there is nothing more they can do to fix the leaking skyslider. Please do a recall investigation of the skyslider leaking. Value of repair exceeds value of purchase... That classifies a total loss by law >>
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. While operating the vehicle in a rain storm, water leaked into the vehicle from the sun roof. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While operating the vehicle, the sun roof was unsecured and a rattling noise was present. While driving in the rain, water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle from the unsecured sun roof. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the retractable roof leaked water into the electrical lamp. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. *tt top became unattached again.
The skyslider roof on my 2008 jeep liberty is broken and has been for years. I had it fixed while under warranty, but it broke several months later after my warranty expired. Now I have been quoted $4000.00 to repair it again. It came off the tracks while driving and started flapping in the air. Water leaks in the car even when the roof worked. The roof comes off the tracks and then breaks the cable that runs it. You can be stationary or moving. The second issue is the wheel speed sensors go out frequently, and disables your 4 wheel drive. So, if a sensor goes out while you are off roading, you are stuck..... Thats really not cool if you are in a secluded place with no one around to help and zero cell service. Just some really dumb engineering, and totally unsafe.
Related recalls
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- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Recall number 13V252000 · Recall details
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- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
- Risk
- If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Recall number 13V121000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2008 (13 complaints), 2009 (5 complaints) and 2003 (4 complaints).
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