Drip Drip Drip…Leak Leaving You Wet?
Happy new year! The winter months are upon us and so is the wacky wetter weather (try saying that ten times fast.) The phones at 1-800 LEMON LAW are ringing with many distressed drivers who are dealing with water leaks. On this blog, we have discussed why it is so important to continue to bring these leaks to your service manager’s attention, especially since leaks can lead to mold and mildew.
Many vehicles are suffering with clogged sunroof drains and other component failures which are causing water to leak onto drivers side and passenger side floors, and in some cases, even contaminate electrical components. We are also seeing a great deal of water leaks in trunks and spare wheel wells.
If you have a GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee, please be advised we are currently handing/have handled hundreds of water leak claims involving these types of vehicles.But, you are not alone. This past month alone, we have opened water leaks claims against six other manufacturers as well. A leak can occur in any vehicle. Remember that in this tough economy, we are continuously seeing manufacturers cutting warranty repair costs. Be as specific as possible with regard to when you noticed the leak and what areas of your vehicle appear to be affected. Furthermore, it is essential that if you smell or see mold or mildew, you immediately bring it to you dealer’s attention and if necessary, you request that carpeting and seats be replaced. Your family’s health and the value of your vehicle both could be at risk.
In most circumstances, if you report a water leak or a leak-related problem (mold) to a dealer three times under original or extended manufacturers warranty, you very well may be entitled to a full or partial refund, or a new vehicle under State and/or Federal Law (even if the leak is fixed). If this applies to you, and you are interested in 100% cost-free legal assistance, please contact us to discuss your rights.
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February 13th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Sir
Saved and baught my brand new dream jeep commander that turned into a nightmare ! Several water leaks,several repairs.mold and mildew started,i now facing asthma and a chance to loose my pilots liscense !
WHAT DO I DO ??????????
February 25th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
If you live in PA, NJ, DE, MA, OH, or CT, contact us at once. 1-800-LEMON-LAW or http://www.lemonlaw.com/rid.html
March 13th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I recently got a 2007 Acadia used, the first day I got the vehicle. I got a terrible headache, that medication couldn’t help. This headache happen after I had been in the vehicle for about an hour. I thought the previous owner must have smoked in the car, and that is why I got the headache. Well the second day we had the car, it rained and my fiance told me that when he was leaving his job he noticed the leaking above the passenger and in the floor boards of the car. I know that mold can contribute to headaches, when we got the car we were offered a warranty and declined because we have only been owners of honda’s and the warranty is never needed. Since doing some research I believe we have been stuck with a lemon. The next day it rained again and the leaking was worse. I need to know what I can do to fix the problem and if I can have a gmc dealer fix the problem that seems to have many articles online but no recalls to fix the problem on the 2007 Acadia SLT.
Please Help.
832.585.4783 Chasiti Macklin
936.271.1560 (H)
May 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I bought my 2008 Saturn Outlook in May 2008 and one year later I am having problems:
May 18, 2009:
I live in Florida it has been raining for days here. We need the rain but because of all this rain…my 2008 Saturn Outlook is now leaking. It all started with me hearing a swishing noise like there was a bucket of water in the car and every time I turned a corner I could hear it swish to one side. Then yesterday I noticed that the driver’s side floor under the emergency brake was wet and dripping with water. Then I heard the swoosh and looked in the back and there was water dripping from the light fixtures over the third row of seats and the third row of seats was covered in water. I touched the sunroofs to see if they were wet and the area around them was dry. Then moments later my parking assist indicator light and message starting going off at random while I was driving as was my emergency brake light indicator. I called my husband and he called Saturn to make an appointment for me today.
May 19, 2009:
As I got in the truck this morning to head to Saturn for my appt. I notice the water on the driver’s side floor near the emergency brake was still dripping. The light fixture in the back didn’t seem to be leaking at this time. However, as I pulled out of my driveway water gushed from the headliner on the passenger side all over the dashboard and the glove box and then I noticed water dripping from the driver’s side airbag opening on the column next to the windshield. And again my parking assist indicator starting going off at random and my emergency brake like as well. I left my car at Saturn of Brandon this morning and the service advisor check and told me that there are no known recalls for my truck year/model. She said sometimes the drains around the sunroof get clogged and need to be cleaned out to fix the problem. She was not sure if she could give me my truck back today. I have a loaner. After reading all the posts on this forum, I am not optimistic that they can fix my problem for good. I hope my outcome is better and less stressful than some that I have read here. I really do not want to have to go to the dealer over and over again to have the same problem repaired only for it to happen again. If the car leaks, it’s probably a lemon -right?
What should I do?
May 19th, 2009 at 11:40 am
In Florida, contact our good friends at Krohn & Moss, 800-US-LEMON.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:14 am
I have been experiencing electrical issues and water leakage with my 2008 Saturn Outlook. It all began 3 months ago with random loud ringing of bells. Then moments later my parking assist indicator light and emergency brake light indicator shows malfunctions on the message display center for at least 45 minutes while in route! On many occasions it may last until I reach my destination. That worries me, because it may really be a time when the system is trying to warn me, then for me to only disregard it as another malfuction. I have also experienced “pulling” from the vehicle. The car could not drive faster than about 10 MPH, even though I had my foot pressed down on the pedal! Of course, each time the dealership is closed (or closing) and I am unable to drop it off for them to witness this annoying behavior considering the matter clears it self up magically. Upon inspection on two occasions, I was told that the diagnostic test showed no malfuctions and all is fine. Huh? I actually stopped bringing it in for that issue because I felt they believed I was going insane!
A month ago, I pulled off from work only to have a gush of water pour out from under the emergency park brake. As I turned corners you could hear the swoosh of water running from one side of the vehicle to the other side. Luckily for me, the soaked floor was my proof of sanity, and GMC repaired (or patched) a “clog sunroof drain” although neither sunroofs held no visibility of water puddles. Two weeks later, I began hearing weird random hissing noises while driving as I have heard prior to the leakage. I also notice the passenger window has a good 15 second delay of rolling down on demand. Sometimes I have to press the control down a few times for it to respond. There are even times, when I am asked if I am accidently hitting the passenger window button because it will roll down partially on its own!!!
A week ago my nightmare returned. After a heavy rain storm, my co-worker and I drove to the store, then ALL the bells suddenly began to ring during the whole ride til returning. This time it was more embarrassing than annoying when asked why am I having such problems with a brand new car. Today has put the cherry on top. While running the car through the car wash, water began pouring out again from under the emergency parking brake, THEN suddenly from the windshield (!) and passenger and driver side windows. I called GMC (# is on speed dial) their response was the service department is closing so bring it in tomorrow of course.
On top of the deceitful staff and General Manager of GMC, I am truly disappointed in the quality of the Saturn Outlook. Reliable it is NOT. After losing another day of work, tomorrow makes it my third service for repairs for the same issue even though I have experienced electrical issues numerous of times. It is especially disappointing with now knowing they knew all along GMC and Saturn were having issues with the sunroof. I was once a proud owner of Saturn, but it seems I have more headaches (literally) than I do smiles when it comes to such poor quality make of this crossover. My concerns now after the quick patch, is the underlying electrical problems that await me after the warranty expires. Also, the water damage leading to mold.
After reading other posts, I too am not optimistic that they can fix my problem for good and am now researching my rights under The Lemon Law for Virginia. With my hectic work schedule, at times it is impossible to leave the car for service considering they don’t offer loaner cars (unless kept over night) even though they may keep it for 10 hours out of the day. It’s unaffordable for me to continuously pay for loaner cars out of pocket for a problem they can’t fix permanently, but nor can I afford multiple repair service on an existing issue once the warranty expires. I guess I lose money either way. And to think I traded my BRAND NEW Pathfinder for this junk…. HELP!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I bought a 2009 – 250CC BOSS SPORT SCOOTER from USA WHOLESALE SCOOTERS in Ft. Lauderdale FL. I’ve had this bike now for 6 mo. and all that I have had is TROUBLE.
My windshield came broken, the bike would die out or not even start, the battery had to be recharged, etc…, I’ve been in touch with the people at USA WHOLESALE time after time trying to see if I could get some thing done about this.
Now, as of last night this makes the second time that the scooter has quit working and I can’t get anywhere with the people who sold me this bike.
Question;
Does the LEMON LAW cover motorcycles/scooters or having this bike replaced or the money back that I spent on this scooter?
For I’ve not happy with this bike since I’ve had it. This is the ONLY TRANSPORTATION that I have depend on for I don’t drive a car.
Please Reply. Grady Ferguson
August 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
My 2007 Jeep Commander started leaking approx. 8 months after we bought it brand new. We have had 4 new windshields and a new sunroof installed, as well as other things (rerouting the drain etc) but the leak is worse. EVERY time it rains, water RUNS out of the light above the passenger door, and out of the grip handle. It runs on the passenger seat and the rug and they are both permanently stained. We have taken it to different dealerships and they are never able to figure out the real issue and how to fix it. We also contacted the Lemon Law attorneys for PA, sent them ALL of our invoices, numerous pictures, and a letter. They proceeded to contact Chrysler to let them know we were seeking their legal advice. We were then contacted by a lady for the Lemon Law attorney in PA and were told we do not qualify because we are over in miles and have owned the Jeep for longer than a year. We were not able to PROVE the leak started BEFORE our year anniversary. SO, now Chrysler wants nothing to do with us, the dealerships wants nothing to do with us, and we have a TWO year old (as of June 2009) $40,000 car that fills with water every time it rains!!!
August 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
If you live in any of our states, PA, NJ, DE, NY, CT, NH, MA, OH-please contact us at 800-LEMON-LAW and we will be glad to discuss your situation.
August 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Leased a 2007 Jeep Commander from Fitzgerald’s in Clearwater, Florida. Since Fitzgerald’s is no longer Chrysler-Jeep, I have to go to Dayton Andrews Chrysler in Clearwater. My jeep developed a horrible leak. When it rains I get a standing puddle of water on the floor on the driver’s side. I took it in and Dayton Andrews said it’s a maintenance issue and said it will be $100 to blow out a sunroof drain line because it’s clogged with debris. I argued there is nothing in the owner’s manual addressing this “maintenance” and pointed out that there are also several service bulletins issued by Chrysler addressing this issue. They said this is the customer’s responsibility. No wonder Chrysler is having problems. I guess my next step is to contact an attorney and the attorney general. Stay away from the Commanders and avoid Dayton Andrews in Clearwater at all cost.
August 19th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
In Florida, call Krohn & Moss at 1-800-US-LEMON or visit http://www.yourlemonlawrights.com
August 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Re; Nicole Trout–We spoke to Nicole yesterday and it turns out she contacted another lemon law firm–not Kimmel and Silverman at 1-800 LEMON LAW. We have taken over her claim and will update you with our status. Many of our water leak clients have received repurchases. if you have a water leak, please contact us so we can discuss the situation and see if we can help.
September 4th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Hi – I have a 2007 Saturn Outlook that began leaking approximately 6 months after I received it, brand new. I have continued to experience a lot of the same problems as others on this site. The leasing agency is in TX, I lived in SC when I leased it, and now live in TN which is where most of the service has been conducted.
Who do I contact regarding lemon laws and this particular car?
Thank you.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Check out our lemon law attorney section at http://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html. You may want to contact attorneys in both Sotuh Carolina and Texas to find out where they suggest filing.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I have had my 2008 Staurn Outlook for 13 months. In that time I have taken it in twice and will be going for a third time to resolve water leaks. The first was the spare tire compartment. It was filled with water and the mat was soaked. The second was the headliner near the garge door opener was soaked and leaked into the center console destroying my cell phone. Now i have water on the passenger side floor. What can I do? tired of the back and forth.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:48 am
David, please see your question answered in this post (click the comment link):
[...] commented on a post about GM Water Leaks and posed the following question: I have had my 2008 Saturn Outlook for 13 months. In that time I [...]
September 29th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Any advice for a 2006 Jeep Commander owner who doesn’t live in the states listed above? I’m on my 3rd dealer contact, and vehicle is still under factory warranty. Chrysler refusing to fix it.
I’m in Texas.
The water is absolutely leaking through the sunroof, and then back up into the headliner, and down through the side pillars as mentioned up above. Dealer says the sunroof is supposed to leak, and that since the drain tubes are clogged it’s not their problem. I’m apparently supposed to believe that unclogging these very small drain tubes is user maintenance, and that I’m not supposed to park under trees.
Thanks for any advice.
Regards,
Jason
September 30th, 2009 at 10:17 am
In Texas, contact the law firm of Weisberg and Meyers at http://www.lemonlawforconsumers.com. For other states, check out http://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html
October 8th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook and recently had some major leaking problems (like having to hold a cup to catch a lot of water!) I turned the corner and my car sounded like a bucket of water sloshing from side to side. That same evening, water started leaking through all the seams in the front of my car (ie: the airbags on the side columns, the 3 buttons used for remote openers, my visor and the emergency brake area etc… ) I also had warning lights and alarms going off because there was water in my electrical system! I had the car towed to the Saturn dealership and they claimed it was a problem with the drain flaps. They said they removed the flaps to solve the problem. They also had to remove the carpet from my car and suck out all the water then let the carpet dry (still drying…).
I asked about replacing the drains with longer ones which seams to have helped in some situations. Saturn didn’t feel that was necessary; removing the flaps should do the trick.
I mentioned to the dealership that I have read about this problem online and it appears that it had happened to several other people from around the country. Saturn ‘wasn’t aware that there was any problem’ (even though some owners have filed a lemon law claims and others are getting attorneys involved to resolve their issues with the Outlook).
I called the Saturn Corporation to ask if we could discuss an extended warranty. I love this car and I wanted to know that if I kept it and down the road something happened related to the current water dammage, I would be covered. Saturn’s reply “We understand your frustration however, Saturn is not prepared to take this any further.” After a bit of ‘discussion’ they hung up on me! What?
So, I am here to post my ‘opinion’ on the Saturn Outlook and the HORRIBLE Customer service.
It is a beautiful car and overall I love it. I just wouldn’t recommend it and I wouldn’t buy it if I had the choice again.
December 16th, 2009 at 7:57 am
I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Whenever there is a hard rain, the floor gets really wet (as in touch the carpet and it goes squish). It’s primarily where the floor joins the exterior walls of the vehicle. Although this last rain, there were damp spots in the back, along the sides, as well as near the middle hump. There is no sun roof. The windshield has been replaces. In fact, I had a tarp covering the windshield (thinking it was that) because I knew how bad it can leak during heavy rainstorms. There is no sunroof. There is no interior evidence of water draining down, except the floor carpets being soaking AND the cloth along the roof being damp (my visor froze to the roof overnight due to below freezing temperatures).
I have had the water test done at my mechanics in the past and they couldn’t find the leak.
Anyone have thoughts?
December 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I am reading dozens and dozens of duplicate consumer compaints that are idfentical to mine that I am experiencing with my 2007 Jeep Commander. I bought it NEW leftover in July 2008…within a few months I started experiencing the leaks everywhere and puddles on both passenger and driver floor well. Water comes though the grab rails over dash and through the rear view mirror, into the speaketrs, etc…there has been constant water sitting in car… I cannot keep up with it!. I have brought my car in 4 times now (3x to dealer in NY and now it is at dealer in CT as I type this)…..the last time prior to this week…I brought it in on 8-29/2009..and it started leaking again a week later…the dealer would not respond back to me, despite my request to speak to the head serivice manager and GM of the dealership!!. I bought it to a CT dealer hoping that it would make the diff…He now called me and said it is not a problem othere than I have not been cleaning the tubes…He said there is nothing they could do…This is the exact BS I received 3 x prior from the other dealer…. My cars warranty expires in 150 miles, which will be this week after I drive back home to NY…It is clear that all dealers have been vowed to silence and trained to just throw it back on customer and say it is there fault that they are not cleaning the tubles… I have never heard of anything so obsurd that I spend 45k on a car and i have to clean the tubes out every day t0 prevemt leaking…for a car that had been engineered incorrectly!!.
Am I entitled ot get a new car or what…since they obviously say there is nothing that Can do…nor Will do??…since I have reported this to Jeep dealers 4 times now…under orig 36k warranty??
To top this off i have been batteling sever asthma for the past 2 years and it is never improving…now I know why!…There has to be severe mold in this car with all the water that has sat there for long periods at a time. I need help and quick…Any advice??
February 8th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Won’t recap all the horror stories here, but suffice it to say that my wife’s 2006 Jeep Commander is on it’s third visit to the Jeep dealership over this sunroof leaking issue. Car has 55,000 miles on it, under warranty (expires at 60,000). Car was perfect before the leak issue developed last month.
Not sure if I have any recourse here, but could you recommend someone in Southern California (Los Angeles / Glendale area). The leak is one thing, but now I’m staring down the throat of a mold / mildew problem and electrical issues down the road…
February 13th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
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I purchased a 2007 Chevy Equinox on March 25, 2007.
On Sept. 3, 2009, my husband had a heartattack. On the way home, late at night from the hospital, my car speedometer read the highest speed as I drove home. If I put my foot on the gas pedal, the needle would move to 70 or 80 miles per hour. I was on a highway, the speed limit is 50. I know I was going 50 mph or a little less. I called the dealer ship the next day eventhough the problem had cleared. I was told by the Service Dept. that yes, this problems happened to other Equinox cars. He said that it happened again and it continued to show the speedometer was incorrect. They did not want to fix it now as ithey would have to remove the entire dashboard to repair it. Little did I know this would be such a walk in the park.
One month ago, we heard clunking under our car when we backed up or stopped at a stop sign. We called a new Chevrolet dealer which had been recommended by our dealer soon after our dealer went out of business after 102 years. We took the car in, it stayed there two days and the problem was fixed. We were elated that that was the only problem with our beautiful car.
We have been in drought for three years. After a few days of rain, we could smell mildew but we could not find water in our car. After 10 days of rain, water filled the floor in front of the back seat. We took it to the dealer. They kept it for two weeks, they said the manufacturer had left some gaps on the body. The rear lights were removed, the holes sealed and the lights were replaced. The storage well for the spare tire had been filled with water and after ten days it overflowed.
The mold and mildew smell is unbearable. We can see mildew and rust on the spare tire, walls of the storage well. I too have asthma which is now at a level where I have to use Advaire to control. I thought that the asthma was smoke related, now I know mildew has been affecting me for two months. We picked up the car Feb 12, 2010. We took it back today, Feb. 13,2010, to say that the smell is so strong that we can barely stand to be inside the car without the windows being open in 61 degree weather. Please let me know what you think. Califoarnia does have a lemon law, I hope it helps us. Please let me hear your comments or advice.
Do we have recourse?
February 19th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I would contact the California Lemon Law Firm of Krohn & Moss at 800-US-LEMON and discuss the matter with them.
February 19th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Bill B: Contact http://www.krohnandmoss.com/
We has the same problem with our Commander and they got us some serious change ($) back from Chrysler. Good luck!
February 21st, 2010 at 9:59 am
2006 Jeep Commander started leaking after hard rain. Water filled up passenger side foot well. Dealer said to check the sunroof drains. I’m going to blow them out and then hope for the best. Any additional advise?
March 19th, 2010 at 9:33 am
2008 Saturn Outlook started leaking water from the sunroof 3 months after I purchased it. Took it to the Dealership where I purchased it from, they said the clamps came off the hose that goes to the sunroof. 2 Months later the same thing happened.My dealership had closed so I took it to another dealership. They said the hoses were too short so they replaced them. I told them to replace the carpet because the car smelled like mold. They said they did but, the infact did not. This Monday 3/15/10. I get into my car it won’t start and all the light on the dash light up. I call a GM dealership in my area they have to come out and get the car because, the other dealership I took it to also closed.
When they came pick up the car, I went to get something out of my car and I dropped it on the floor. The whole entire carpet one the passenger side and driver side was soaked. The dealership that now has the car says they cannot find the water problem but, the electrical the dash is damaged and I had Mold all in the car. I have a 2 year old and I have asthma. We have both been very sick this year. We couldn’t figure out why we have been so sick. That could of been the reason. Now the Dealer says they don’t know when I will have my care back maybe 2-3 weeks and they can not garauntee that they can even find the leak. Now that all this Damage has happen to the car this car will never be the same and it is likely I will always have this problem. I called Saturn and They said they are going to keep in contact w/ the dealer. I am worried This will never be resolved. Any Advise would be great! Should we get a lawyer?
March 28th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Thank you for all your. We took our 2007 Equinox back to the dealer in Fremont, Ca. The mildew and mold odors had not gone away. They sprayed the car with something to stop the mildew and mold. It smells fine now. I am sure that if we ever sell the car that we have to disclose the problem, even if it is now fixed. Luckily, my husband loves the car or it would have gone back. I think that we do have a lemon, but we have had the car three years and we would have been charged for the use of the car for those three years. I could not buy another car again and I don’t want a used car because we bought used cars for years. Some came with lots of problems, some were very good cars. I just hope the electrical in our Equinox is not damaged. Does anyone know how long it could take to show signs of water damage to the entire electrical system? By the way, the asthma is better.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Our 2007 jeep commander that we bought in march of 2008 started leaking when it rains.It has been in the shop several times Diagnoses sun roof drain clogged, then it was the plastic drain that twisted and so on .Our problems continued,water collects in the dashboard soaks the floor .Due to the leak we head electrical failures complete loss of radio,mold,. dangerous stalling problems .Are we putting our life and life of others at risk by driving this faulty car.This is a factory FLOW AND IT SHOLD BE RECALL!
May 14th, 2010 at 7:08 am
I purchased a used 2008 Saturn Outlook in January and now that the spring rains are here, I have quite the leaking problem. We had a few rainy days recently and WOW, the whole passenger floor side of the vehicle was drenched. The driver side leak looks like it is coming through the upper part of the door, but WHY? The seats have water spots on them (both driver and passenger sides). I don’t know what to do since this is a used vehicle purchase. What are my options?
May 14th, 2010 at 11:14 am
You very well may have a case under Federal law. If you live in any of our states, PA, NJ, DE, NY, CT, NH, MA, OH-please contact us at 800-LEMON-LAW and we will be glad to discuss your situation.
May 18th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
We purchased a new 2008 Jeep Commander. When it rains it leaks! We have had it in 3 times in the first year and a half to replace the stereo, speakers, nav system that short out when the water runs in. The dealership claims they can’t find any water even though I have brought it in with smoking, crackling live electrical issues from water. (scary might I ad) It is scheduled for a 4th visit at a different dealership, as reccomended by Jeep. Apparently jeep likes to keep replacing expensive nav and stereo systems rather than recall for a valid leak issue. During the times that the car is not in for repairs we are simply needing to take it back in, but alos in need of our vehicle,as it has never stopped leaking or shorting out the electrical. It will literally have a working stereo for a day or two after we get it back, only to all short out again from water days later. I am hugely disappointed with our jeep to say the least.
June 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 am
Thank you for useful info.
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I purchased my JEEP COMMANDER SPORT 2 months ago as a certified preowned vehicle. The moonroof was not working or the remote start.
After 3 visits, they fixed the remote start and after a month and a half in the shop and the dealership calling in an engineer from Chrysler, the roof leaks worse than ever. I now have grease all over the headliner and a broken rocker panel dress cover form the tech. My carpet is molding on the driver side. They have had the vehicle in their shop more than I have been able to drive it. It has leaked from day one.
They owe me a new JEEP. Too many people are all over the web and on YOU TUBE even expereincing this same design flaw.
What are my legal options here. It,s not the dealerships fault but a definite recall and safety issue with CHRYSLER Corp.
June 4th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Bobby: What state are you from? Check out our lemon law firm directory at http://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html
June 7th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Jeep Commander started leaking after hard rain. Water filled up passenger side foot well. My Jeep has no sun roof. What to do? Jeep out of regular warranty but we do have the lifetime warranty.
June 9th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Check with your authorized Jeep dealer to see if there is a silent warranty or TSB to address the issue.
July 13th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
My 2008 Outlook developed early problems with sunroof leaking. Dealer said it was fixed. Yesterday, engine would not shut off. Turned key, and engine kept on running for about 15 -20 seconds. Today battery dead, rear wiper running and could not shut off after I jumped it to start, and engine again would not stop running when I got it to GM dealer for repair. Called now GM dealer as Saturn dealer is gone. Got call that fuse box inside under console was wet and correded. Service advisor asked if I spilled something in there. Give me a break. With over 5 TSB from GM on water leaks, is he trying to blame me for what I have found in just 30 min of search is a chronic problem with the body design. Told me part was over $700.00. Fact is, water problem caused a condition that posed a serious safety threat: Inability for motor to shut off. I am not only due a full repair, but with this now being a safety issue and not just a leak issue, i thing a moverment for a national recall of these units is in order.
August 10th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
My 07 Jeep Commander began leaking in May 2010. We bought it new in Apr. 07 The same problem I’m seeing here is happening, filling up passenger side foot well. I have taken it in and am getting new carpet, however the engineers have yet to find a fix. They know why it is leaking, The A/C valve that brings in outside air allows the water in. but have not been able to create a permanent solution. We are in negotiation for a repurchase but I still feel as though they should be paying off our balance on the loan. I believe that the engineers at chrysler do not want to fix this because the commander has been discontinued…How do I get them to pay the 15 thousand that I still owe my bank? Also a repurchase is a joke since they do not have a comparable vehicle in their inventory for the 33,000 they are offering.
August 12th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Please help!!!! I have taken my car in for routine service visits and would ask each time if there was any issues or recalls with my car but was told by the service rep each time no that everything was ok. My problem occured on 7-6-10 when I took my car in for hail damage repair. After the car being at the repair shop for almost 3 weeks it would not start. The repair shop then found my battery covered in water and after serveral calls to Saturn service department because all the lights going off and on they finally get the car to started. The repair shop takes the car the Saturn service department to find out there is a problem with the sunroof not draining properly. The repair man said when he went to turn the car off it kept running without the key. I then spoke with the service department and she said that this is something that didn’t occur over night and this has been going on for sometime. Now the car has a wet,moist smell and then tuesday after getting gas I get back in the car and the radio is completly blank and it is flashing park assist off on the dash. It stayed that way for about 1 min or 2 then everything went normal again. WHAT SHOULD I DO????? VERY DISSATISFIED SATURN CUSTOMER!!!!!!