Water streaming into cabin when opening door

[Saejin]

Here’s a quick video. It’s more than a dribble...it’s a straight up continuous stream of water and doesn’t stop.

It doesn’t originate from the side gutter. It comes from the front of the top where the windshield is. If you take the freedom tops off you’ll see all the built in water channels in the windshield corners. Problem is these are bone dry, so not sure what they are for...maybe the soft top.

Anyway, I siliconed my rain gutters and still get this everytime I step out of my Jeep when it’s raining. My wife hates it, but I just deal with it.

I wonder if the intent was for this water that collects on the roof to drain through those windshield channels.

Oh well, enjoy the video.

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[ThaThrill]

I’m so glad that I found this thread. I’m a new Jeep owner and my friends have not mentioned this problem. I thought I was the only one. My problem resembles the “waterfall” seen in both those YouTube videos. I don’t mind a little water but steady streams from both the driver and passenger sides is beyond annoying. Hopefully an after market fix comes soon. Would be nice if FCA finds a fix for us.

 

[JBS]

Did I say it’s a joke? I said it’s a first world problem- which it is. I have the same issue with mine. But the big question is: so what? Live a little bit. There are bigger issues in the world than whether you get a bit wet getting into your Jeep.

What an absurd statement. Yes, there are more important things but I shelled out $50k for this truck (more than my previous BMW) and I work from my car so getting drenched and my customers getting drenched is not so funny. And, as previously stated, at this price point, one would expect minor design flaws to be a thing of the past. Plus, this is not the only issue/flaw with the new JL. If it was it might be easier to ignore but I am counting the issues with my 2018 JLUS on more than two hands and some of these flaws are more than irritating, they may be dangerous.

 

[BrntWS6]

I have not had this problem with my hard top. I was expecting it to be a problem but so far nothing.

 

[DCOURTS]

why so many little issues with these things??

 

[FirecrackerRedJLU]

why so many little issues with these things??

First year build, and being bought same year always come risk ‍

 

[nerubi]

I never take my baby out in the rain. That's just plain cruel.

 

[imperial4ever]

A dab of silicone sealant, creats dam, prevents it. But it flows to the rear.

Face it. Design flaw.

That will be corrected mid cycle I’m sure as well as the front windshield defrost.

 

[Rdmitch]

a dab of black silicone the the ends of the gutters stopped my drip

 

[Jeepers!]

I never take my baby out in the rain. That's just plain cruel.

Crazy, right‽ I've heard some people even take them off the road!

 

[nerubi]

That will be corrected mid cycle I’m sure as well as the front windshield defrost.

Since the front defrost issue was also on the JK I don't think it will be fixed soon or ever.

 

[HiJinx69]

I've been working on this idea for awhile now. Just started working in earnest this weekend. Many trial and errors, but so far it seems to work. This is still work in progress. I will try to do a how-to in the future if it holds up. I have high hopes.

 

[dcno7]

Bought a 2018 JLU SPORT, soft top in May 2018. I also have this issue with water streaming in when it rains or after the rain when I open either of the front doors.
If it isn’t raining I forget about it.
After reading some of the ideas, I am trying some duct compound or duct putty. I formed a small piece and molded it near the front in the channel on each side (just above the front doors).
We’re scheduled to have rain this week. I’ll report back.

Doug

 

[Jimbo344]

Obviously a design flaw that should have been corrected from day one! There's enough of us ,why don't we just do a class action lawsuit?

 

[jrohan07]

- hot glue gun with the glue sticks
- filled in each end at the front
- drilled a tiny hole in the channel at the rear on each side
- No Drips or water streaming
Applied to HT/ST/Bestop Sunrider

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