Jeep Wrangler water leak problems

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

I want to preface by saying I love my Jeep and I baby it. It only has 13k miles on it (mostly highway) and I have never taken it offroad. However, I paid a ton of money for a vehicle that, not only has lost more than half it's value in 2 years, but is also not reliable or safe. A 70k value vehicle that is only worth less than 30k now. I have several ongoing issues and they have happened multiple times. The 68C and 78C recalls caused SO many issues with performance, safety and reliability of my Jeep. Jeep misrepresented the number of affected vehicles. I purchased my Jeep based on the claimed reliability, good fuel economy (for a Jeep) and the low end torque and peppy ride it used to have. Following the 68C and 78C recalls, it no longer responds the way it should (and used to) when pressing the gas pedal. Power is greatly reduced and it inhibits my ability to safely merge into traffic and accelerate on the highway. My Jeep abruptly died in the middle of a highway in June while I was accelerating to switch lanes. The Jeep came to a halting stop from 65mph-0mph in a matter of 2-3 seconds and a car behind me almost rear ended me. Jeep advises not to park near the house or charge it. I can't park in the garage so my Jeep also takes a weather beating year round. When I press the brake with force, the Jeep skids and skips forward before stopping. I have had MANY close calls where I almost rear ended someone at a stop light because the Jeep lurches forward on its own. When braking, it often makes the tires squeal as it's lurching forward in an attempt to stop itself. I bought this vehicle to drive from PA to FL 2x a year. Something I can safely transport my family. I do not trust it anymore so I had to purchase a second vehicle. The Jeep also squeaks at low speeds and the dealer doesn't know what it is. It already leaks water when it rains. 21D recall is upcoming - another fire risk. Vehicle is scheduled to go to dealer on 9/21. Please help - I want what I paid for!

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Body, Electrical · MI

1. driving speeds of 60+ mph my hood lifts up. pull over to double check hood latches- take to CAWOOD in PORT HURON sold jeep. (A) don't worry it a JEEP don't WORRY it is latched. (not latch took out window and damaged hood) to Chrysler in St Clair told me to get new latches metal ones. out of pocket 1 month after bought! 362.00 w/labor 2. JEEP Leaking filling front floors 3 to 4 inches of water sitting, TOOK back to CARWOOD in port Huron, mi (" it is because you can't put on roof , I said there is only one way to do so and NO it is leaking from behind my dash down to floor, hear popping noises and they said they can't find the leak, took jeep back 4times at this point called again filled back up made appointment they replaced driver side seals, came back again now I can see out my door at tip door is hard to close they said it has to be broken in, well I have an area i can see outside, water still fills jeep floors and popping is still there. CAWOOD WILL NOT RESPODE now to me NEED HELP! 3 RADIO is OVERHEATING: pictures of display stating to hot nav is no longer working and dash is hot touch and speedo area is so hot to were melting of ducks. SOMETHING NEED RECALLED OF LEAKING ISSUESS! 4. light tin noise in the floor Colum near the area that fills water to floors: took to jeep dealer: stated there was play in the driver shaft but after no call backs for warranty coverage after 2 wks. $3852.00 cost repair since no calls back on when they will get it into repair took to local dealer asked was anything leaking jeep fluids and is my driveshaft loss or needs anything. (A) nothing was taken apart to look at driveshaft to see if it was bad bolts not even removed nothing was wet oil nothing what dealer stated is wrong, STILL can't find any of my complains which is listed below leaking water, popping noises in dash; dash so hot melts ducks, tin noises NO HELP JEEP need to recall before FIRE and DEATH happens. WHY NO HELP CRYSLER JEEP!

Filed Mar 13, 2024 · Body, Visibility · FL

There is a water leak from the dash mirror that has not been repaired by the dealership 4 times that has been taken for the same issue. When it is raining, and vehicle is moving the water comes out of the mirror area and prevent a clear visibility in the traffic. It may damage the electrical connection that run by this area or and produces a metal corruption...

Filed May 5, 2022 · Driver assistance, Visibility · GA

1. Water leak and windshield cracked because windshield seal broken. Windshield seal found to be broken or cracked by dealership. 2. Windshield cracked and water leaking into Forward Crash Collison Avoidance Radar housing and onto viewscreen which has quit working. 3. Cracked windshield causing visual impairment.

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Body · 19,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep wrangler. The contact noticed the vehicle had a water leak coming from the roof running down through the rack panel on to the front driver side floor. The contact stated that when it rains the water would come down on the floor mat. The contact stated that he had to remove the front driver seat and pull the carpet out to remove the water. The vehicle was taken to performance chrysler jeep dodge ram georgesville, 1130 auto mall dr, columbus, oh 43228, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that he had a defected roof panel and the door weather stripping also leaks. The contact mentioned that the dealer wanted to put a weather stripping on the roof. The contact also stated that the water could cause electrical wire damage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact was to take the vehicle to a dealer and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.*dt consumer added manufacturer refuses to repair it and the door weather stripping also leaks.*jb

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · 5 miles · NC

Vehicle has been garage kept except for this one day. We where getting ready for a trip and that night it rained and we noticed when moving that was a water leak. The leak was coming from the center of the freedom panels. The water dripped on the electrical mirror then on to the radio and final into the automatic shiftier. This happened numerous times after on that day since it was a rainy day then after.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 200,000 miles · MD

Frame rotted from the inside out around the lower control arms. The chassis is otherwise rust free, but it spontaneously rotted from the inside out. The lower control arm disconnected while driving down the highway, leaving the rear axle free floating, unstable, and very likely to cause a crash. The frame has holes in it that let water in. There is no drainage hole where the frame goes from flat on the bottom and curves up around the wheel wells. Water gets into the frame, sits there, and rots it from the inside out. There is no way to see this rot from the outside and there is no way to fix it without cutting open the frame and welding in repairs. If you google image search "jeep tj frame rot" you can see other cases of the frame failing in the exact same location. Here's a blog post with several instances of it https://sarahstonesadie.blogspot.com/2019/05/jeep-tj-frame-recall.html if you google "tj frame cap" you'll see there's an entire sub market of products specifically made to address this failure. Toyota had a frame recall, why can't jeep? It's clearly failing in the exact same place and can cause severe safety issues. Attached is a picture "pre_rot" that showed it about 6 months(?) before it completely rotted through. The other picture is after it failed while driving down the highway. It was a small rust bubble that started from the inside out that fairly rapidly resulted in complete structural failure.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · NY

I have been back to the dealership multiple times, 4 soft top replacement and or repairs also other visits... Also 1 soft top replacement. Water leaks, top literally coming off/ out of frame at speeds over 30 MPH. 2 of the tops had friction burn/ tears and the 3rd is doing the same thing but worse. Carpets are saturated with water days after raining. The jeep has been in the repair shop or in my driveway unable to use when it rains, over speeds of 30 MPH. Currently the top has a big opening that cane lose above the driver side windshield and air and or rain mists into my face. I have asked to have it replaced with a hard top or a vinyl soft top multiple times to see if that would help, even tho I purchased the vehicle with the 'black and tan' package which consists of tan canvas soft top and tan interior, black exterior. They stated 'they (the dealer) can not do that because of the VIN #' but then stated I could buy one from them. As of today my 2020 jeep with approximately 4,800 sits in my driveway out of service. I purchased/leased a new vehicle because I have congestive heart failure, multiple dr. Appointments, a new born baby and 2 other children, I need a reliable vehicle. The jeep is unsafe for myself and drivers behind me, fearing the top may completely come off while driving and or metal frame.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 183,000 miles · OR

I am a rural carrier I was on the job working and my seat belt broke on my rhd 2011 jeep wrangler! I work for usps I am required to use my jeep on a daily basis this is costing me money could of cost me my life also! I use my jeep run like 250 mile plus per day. I contact my dealer ship they say there is no eta time I'm like what that's she like I don't know when we get you a seat belt I'm like well I need it's my work vehicle and that's my driver side and still they didn't help me! I also had a air bag issues same as an axle issue my jeep leaks water also my whole jeep is poorly made I demand on a replacement jeep or sponsor me with the usps! My job is to delivery the mail not to risk my life to drive a poorly made vehicle. Please help . I was driving on hwy going 55 MPH broke!!

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 9,600 miles · MD

Body: water leak from hardtop (right front passenger) and (front center - where hardtop meets windshield pillar). Multiple attempts to correct (replaced all seals) and there is still a leak from front center (where hardtop meets windshield pillar). Suspension: loud 'clunk' or 'thump' coming from rear when accelerating from both a dead stop and while moving at less than (5) MPH and accelerating.