Hardtop Leaks...

skittle1120 · 01-30-2009, 10:21 PM

A friend of mine has an 08 wrangler 2-door and has had it into the shop 3 times recently because of rear window leaks... Is anyone else having this problem with their hardtop? I was thinking about getting a hardtop for mine, but if this is a recurring issue, I'm not so sure I want to since I'm not having any problems with the softtop on my 08...

Thanks for any input

bunkrdfool · 01-31-2009, 02:01 AM

Him and about 20 million other people. See if he can Lemon it ... if not... its a jeep, he'll live with it

Bayrat · 01-31-2009, 08:28 AM

No leak in the rear part, mine leaks in the front. Heading for lemon or buyback at this point, sick of Chrysler not getting back to me.

ARTSBEST · 01-31-2009, 10:01 AM

Once again I'll mention the words, class action lawsuit. It's the ONLY language corporations react to when they're wrong. And NO "I'm not a practicing attorney. Was, but NO more. And before someone hear laughs at my suggestion all I can say is wait until an injustice happens to them. Then it's totally different. They then become the first ones *****ing/suing. Heard it, seen it, experienced it, first hand, for many a year.

Bouncer · 01-31-2009, 12:14 PM

I thought I had a leak in the back area only to find out my washer fluid tube was loose and spraying down inside the back area..

Cheers..

whiskers52 · 01-31-2009, 09:20 PM

I have a 2008 2 door that I picked in March, 2008. I guess that I am one of the lucky ones, with all the snow this winter and running it thru a car wash, No Leaks yet.

D-M-K · 01-31-2009, 10:13 PM

Mine leaked too and I had the dealer replace the lower rear window seal. I also smoothed out where the rear gate skin folds on the corners. There was a little build up of paint that wouldn't allow the seal to have full contact. Most dealers use a leak specialist that put bandaids on leaks, I would have them replace the seal.

faticone · 02-01-2009, 07:27 PM

check out the local lemon law, grab a lawyer if youre eligible. make sure you have all of your proper documentation and whatnot before contacting the lawyer too.

www.lemonlaw.com -- it will be your friend.

TxJeepGuy2 · 02-01-2009, 08:06 PM

Mine doesn't leak...

Sorry for all those that are experiencing leaks. I hope it gets resolved soon.

skittle1120 · 02-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Guess lemon law is the way to go, I'm just glad I got the soft top...

chickenhawk7 · 02-02-2009, 08:13 PM

Is everyone having issues with the hardtop leaking on the Freedom top or do some of you have the Bestop Hardtop and also have issues with leaks?

no1martian · 02-05-2009, 09:07 PM

Have him take it back to the dealer and and if they have not been able to fix it have him call the STAR center and get a hold of engineering they will fix it even if they have to send someone to the vehicle.

kramer8 · 02-05-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenhawk7

Is everyone having issues with the hardtop leaking on the Freedom top or do some of you have the Bestop Hardtop and also have issues with leaks?

I have an '08 4 door with the freedom top, and i have had no issues with it whatsoever. I wash it regularily and no leakage.

gbsher · 02-15-2009, 07:22 PM

Very luck so far. No leaks...

freewilly · 02-15-2009, 07:41 PM

I have a brand new unlimited 09 model picked it up a few 3 days ago in pissing down rain it hasn't stopped and no leaks, although i have not undone the freedom top and refitted it yet.