2008 Jeep Patriot FWD: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Body · AR

When turning corners, vehicle will dump water inside from the interior dome light, front and rear. This causes driver to be distracted. Because of the water leaking into vehicle the headliner grows mold and mildew. Not only is the musty smell terrible is causes headaches, sneezing, itchy watery eyes witch distract driver. The mold and mildew creates a bio-hazard to into that has to be in vehicle. Chrysler dealer has attempted repair 11 times but vehicle still leaks. Upon investigating this model of jeep apparently there are numerous complaints about water leaking inside vehicle. Water also pours down onto the electronics inside and everyone knows water and electronics don't mix.

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Body · 32,904 miles · PA

Have water leaking into interior of vehicle through map/front dome light and front vehicle frame for third time since september 2009. Water pours from the map/dome light down onto front console and driver and passenger.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Body · 17,772 miles · PA

2008 jeep patriot leaking moon/sun roof - leaks of water from rain or condensation from map/dome lights causing a fire hazard. Water leaks and pours from front dome light onto dash and radio.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 21,000 miles · PA

Water leaking under the dash which causes the gas and brake pedals to become very slippery. It is also a horrible distraction since it happens on every turn or hill. There is also a horrible clunking noise that is coming from the front end of the car that has been reported as the a arm bolts but they continue to ignore the service bulletin just because my VIN # is not included in the list of cars but my make and model as well as the year is included.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 28,000 miles · NC

I have a 2008 jeep patriot, my jeep started leaking from the map light, dome light and cargo light the water ran into my A/C unit and my cd changer, gear shift, glove compartment and all over my carpet and seats, in sept. Of 2009 after a heavy rain we were in a drought until then. I got the car back and the dealership said the leak was fixed, they said they had to connect the drain tubes. Once I got my car back I noticed after another rain I had water standing in my tire well once again, after the last leak my car started stalling on take off. I was entering onto a very busy street and it stalled as I was pulling out and almost got hit by a dump truck. I once again took the jeep back to the dealer to have it fixed, they replaced the sun roof seal and the seals around the hatched, they said it was fixed. After another rain I noticed my jeep is leaking again, when I turned on the A/C water started coming out of the defrost vent and my carpet was wet, and a strong smell of mold coming out my vents with the air. I took it back into the dealership and told them about the leak,and the water and smell of mold coming out of my A/C vents. I looked over the car with the service manager and we noticed black mold growing in the head liner she also was able to smell the mold coming out of my A/C unit. I also noticed that my car was cutting out again while driving. I am very concerned about a fire or some other major electrical part going out due to the water leaks that have occured. I am also worried about safety issues concerning the car stalling; and am worried it is going to cause an accident or health issues due to the black mold.

Filed Feb 7, 2010 · Body · 16,900 miles · VA

Water leak, rear dome light, rear dome light fills up with water than leaks into spare tire wheel well. Fear short will occur in light. Leaks every time it rains or go through a car wash. I saw water in the back of the vehicle from almost first day I bought it, but thought it came from rear hatch when I opened it. But one day I saw water dripping from the rear dome light. My 08 patriot is at the dealers now and has been there for two weeks. This is the fifth time at the dealers. Dealer has no idea where it leaks. They even took it to a body shop. The dealer said they can make it leak but don't know how to fix it. I filed a complaint with chrysler . Still waiting and trying to get them to buy it back since it is still under warranty. I am passed the lemon law date in va. Anything older than 18 months is to late to file a lemon law claim.

Filed Oct 31, 2009 · Body · 16,500 miles · GA

During heavy rain water enters the vehicle through the roof causing leakage to occur through the maplights and front pillars. The car has been in to the shop three times - the dealer has "sealed a body seam", "reseated the windshield" and "could not duplicate" the leak however, when it was brought in, water was dripping and they did acknowledge that it was due to some kind of leak. After a lengthy talk to the service manager after the third visit, he indicated that he had never seen this before but found a "tech tip" indicating that the roof did leak. After searching the internet, it certainly seems that I am not alone with this problem.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Body · 8,402 miles · 00

Water leaking into my front dome light and all over my stereo and dash.

Filed Aug 16, 2008 · Body, Lights · 1,054 miles · PR

Recurrent water leak through the interior cargo area light/flashlight. The interior light is flooded with water when it is raining or when the car is washed. The water accumulates inside the light and drips to the cargo area. The rear door rubber was changed and a roof seal was repositioned. The dealer has tried to fix the water leak 3 times. I am afraid a fire or short circuit can occur, when the vehicle is in use.