two days ago it had rained slightly, I opened the rear door(crew cab), to vacuum. I noticed the top of the back seat was wet, but not soaked. I didn't think too much about it because I thought maybe it was just some splash from opening the door. The next day I had my truck washed, but did not notice anything weird at that time, but later that day I went to the grocery store and it rained like crazy. When I went to put my groceries into the back of the truck, the whole back seat was wet. Not flooded out, but way wet. I looked up at the corner of the head liner and it was dripping. DAMN!!!! I got home and did some google searching and found numerous complaints, similar to what I was seeing. A lot of people say it was the rear window seal, so I called the dealership where I bought my truck 5 1/2 years ago. They were aware of the problem (no sh*t), and immediately told me it is the 3rd brake light assembly. The rubber seal wears out pretty early on in the light and it costs about $30.00. Two things to keep in mind; First, do some trouble shooting, or ask around. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, so generally when I take my vehicles in for service, I already know the cause of the problem(s). Second, the internet is FULL of info. You'll usually find answers with solutions to your situation. The biggest concern I have, is why hasn't Dodge been forthright with this information. They're looking to prey on the people who are less inclined to search for answers. Can you imagine what they would charge to trouble shoot and repair this $30.00 item. I think I'm going to contact the corporate headquarters and inform them of this simple fix, and request a recall on the 3rd brake lights.
Open my storage compartment under rear seat to find 3inches of water standing. Went to the outher side and found the same problem. all my tools that were in the storage is rusted now. The truck is only four years old and this should not be doing this. Is this covered under warantee as it should be. From reading all the problems other people are having with this it should be a recall. this really makes me mad because i thought rams were good trucks. I will never buy another ram product!
First indication of problem was the windows going up and down and headlights and wipers coming on by themselves with truck in park and no keys in or near. Next, check engine light came on. This was while on vacation. Took truck to dealer and they said the computer and all 4 oxygen sensors had gone bad. Well next was water on the back seat (leather) and at least an inch of water in cubbies in floor. Soaked seats and carpets and personal belongings in storage under seat was ruined. Anyway many trips to dealer who kept trying to fix the problem, which we found out was leaking third brake light. The hole is too big and water comes through no matter what they do to change it out. Now we are on our 6th time to take the truck in and it has spent several MONTHS in and out of the shop for multiple electrical repairs and window and brake light exchanges, 16 different ones the dealer had to order and still leaks.
Hi I have a 2011 dodge ram the truck has already been in the shop 3 times over leaking water into the cab they have replaced the third brake light replaced the back glass once and removed rear glass once and resealed it. It is still leaking this last rain storm I had about 1in of water underneath my rear seat in the cargo area on the passenger side they still can not find my problem the truck does not have a sunroof so can not becoming from the drain tube but I do know that this truck will go under the lemon law if not fixed this time
I took my truck in for the second time on 22 September 2011, with the same problem. First time was on 6 September, and got truck back on 12 September; was told a leak could not be found. Dodge dealer here farmed out the problem to a sub-contractor again, whom I spoke with yesterday (26 September); still could not find/correct the problem. Subcontractor did indicate that water was found above headliner each time. Truck has a sunroof, but that is not the problem according to the subcontractor. I will update this when I know more.
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two days ago it had rained slightly, I opened the rear door(crew cab), to vacuum. I noticed the top of the back seat was wet, but not soaked. I didn't think too much about it because I thought maybe it was just some splash from opening the door. The next day I had my truck washed, but did not notice anything weird at that time, but later that day I went to the grocery store and it rained like crazy. When I went to put my groceries into the back of the truck, the whole back seat was wet. Not flooded out, but way wet. I looked up at the corner of the head liner and it was dripping. DAMN!!!! I got home and did some google searching and found numerous complaints, similar to what I was seeing. A lot of people say it was the rear window seal, so I called the dealership where I bought my truck 5 1/2 years ago. They were aware of the problem (no sh*t), and immediately told me it is the 3rd brake light assembly. The rubber seal wears out pretty early on in the light and it costs about $30.00. Two things to keep in mind; First, do some trouble shooting, or ask around. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, so generally when I take my vehicles in for service, I already know the cause of the problem(s). Second, the internet is FULL of info. You'll usually find answers with solutions to your situation. The biggest concern I have, is why hasn't Dodge been forthright with this information. They're looking to prey on the people who are less inclined to search for answers. Can you imagine what they would charge to trouble shoot and repair this $30.00 item. I think I'm going to contact the corporate headquarters and inform them of this simple fix, and request a recall on the 3rd brake lights.
- Dan M., LEAGUE CITY, Texas 77573, TX, US