Jeep Patriot 4x4 water leak problems

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Body · 35,000 miles · WA

My roof leaks water into my car through the map lights. This happened the first time in 2011 and again in 2014. The first time, jeep repaired the damage under warranty, but I will need to get an estimate for the out-of-pocket repairs this time. Internet research tells me this problem is not isolated to just my patriot.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · MI

My 2007 jeep patriot continues to leak water from the interior. After being into the dealer 3 times in still leaks water from the front interior dome light, left and right front pillars. Water leaking into the car has caused electrical shortages in the sunroof, radio, and switches in the door.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Body · MN

5 months ago there was water leaking from rear dome light and headliner. I took it to the dealership. They were unable to duplicate the problem and said it was probably the sun roof seal. So I replaced that at $241.00. It happened again and worse. They are still unable to duplicate the problem. The dealership wants to pull the headliner to "look" for the problem at a $500.00 cost to me. If this is a common issue with jeep patriots...why are they doing nothing to assist the customer? This is nothing I have done to cause the problem. What ever happened to good old customer service with a product that is defective?

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Body · 4,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that water leaked through the interior dome light. The failure started intermittently but later progressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they were able to determine exactly where the water was leaking. The failure progressed and the dome light began to leak whenever it would rain. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 47,000 miles · MI

After snow has melted, the maplight leaks water all over the inside. I'm concerned that there will be wiring issues for the sunroof and the light as well as anything in the dash due to the water going everywhere. Prior issues w/water leaking in the firewall and leaving an inch of water on the drivers floor (3 attempts to get it fixed) resulted in chrysler paying a portion due to being out of warranty. Water shorted out wires running under the floor for dash lights, anti lock brakes wanted to kick in driving down the road, 4wheel drive woudl not work and the cruise control would not work. Now back to dealing w/water again leaking out the map light, very frustrated and angry!

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Body · 74,000 miles · LA

Just purchased the 2009 jeep patriot for my son, it rained and it is leaking water in the dome lights and behind the accelerator. I am scared there will be electrical damage as well as mold and mildew. I have started looking up issues online and have found many people having the same issues. Shouldn't jeep be held responsible????

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Body · 37,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While parked, the contact noticed water leaking from the map light headliner onto the interior roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the drain tubes would have to be cleaned. After the drain tubes were cleaned, the failure persisted. The technician stated water had built up in the side panels and rear cargo area. The water was drained but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately ten different times. The contact stated the moisture in the vehicles computer was causing electrical failures. While parked, the engine continued to run after the key was removed from the ignition. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Body, Electrical · HI

Water leaks through dome lights, shorting out electrical system.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · PA

When I first test drove my jeep, it leaked water from the interior dome lights. It was fixed before I bought it. About a year later, water began pouring out of my interior lights after it rained. I again had it fixed. Now for the third time water is again leaking out of my interior lights. I bought the vehicle brand new. This is ridiculous.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Body, Electrical · AZ

Water leaks occur in the jeep patriot (all model years) from the sun roof, a,b & c pillars, the front dome light and rear dome light. The water leak is so heavy that water will fill the void between the actual roof and liner. Water also forces its way into electronic systems, such as the radio and various controls. I am concerned over possible damage to safety systems. Jeep will not repair it out of warranty and has yet to come up with a proper fix. The issue has been documented online by numerous owners, including youtube videos and complaints on http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/tags.php?tag=leak.