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Old 11-27-2011, 07:42 AM
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I ran search on "leaks" and there are several threads. What I didn't seem to find, however, is what I would call the general wisdom on them: is it the general consensus that JKs leak? If so, is that that (too-bad-so-sad/live with it) or should I seek to address the problem with my dealer? Also, if leaks are common, is there a well-known culprit? What's the generally prescribed fix?

My specific situation: I have a new '12 JKU soft top. Came out to the Jeep after a prolonged rain and the driver-side floor is soaked. Jeep was parked, not moving. I did not see any obvious place the water would be entering from. It basically looks like someone poured a Big Gulp of water on the floor mat. (I have rubber slush mats, so the water that fell onto that pooled. It's how I gauged the volume of water in the first place.) The carpet underneath is also soaked.

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My JK was manufactured in January of 2007. Same problem to the t.

Guess they can change the drive train, interior, gadgets, tops, etc. But there are still a lot of JK owners with leaking issues. I have half doors, and the water comes in right at the door surround and drips down to the foot well, on both sides. Go to a car wash and you will see where the water comes from
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Originally Posted by sa29560
Go to a car wash and you will see where the water comes from
Thanks for the tip.
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If your Jeep is like mine you better wear your rain gear! And have a few rags on hand, lol. Good luck with finding your leak. This is my fourth Jeep and I have never had one that didn't leak a little at best. You know, its a Jeep thing...
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My hard top has no leaks!!! whooo hooo. O wait, no open air ridding :(
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i have a 2011 jk and i had a passenger front door leak but it was a recall so i got it fixed and i have had no leaks since. yes I've took my top off and everything.

wish you guys luck at finding the leaks and fixing them.
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Originally Posted by ER NURSE 407
My hard top has no leaks!!! whooo hooo. O wait, no open air ridding :(
Ill live with the top down and have the leaks. Wish it wasn't a compromise though. I know a few have said they have no leaks. I plan on fixing that this summer with a trektop nx and bedlining the tub on the bottom, sides, and everywhere else. Hopefully spending a grand will fix it, ha
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Cold in the winter, hot in the summer, wet in the rain....



Oh and my baby never runs w/out rattles.
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So, the general wisdom is: they leak, deal with it. Got it.
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Neither my hard top nor my soft top on my 2010 leak a drop. Tight as a drum even in a car wash. Guess I am lucky


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