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If you've had the rear window leak...
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RAM and GM used the same design and suppliers. Ford and Toyota used very different design and manufacturer.
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for this get some marine weather stripping from Lowe’s or Home Depot. Take the old gasket off, clean the surface well, and put the new weather stripping on, making sure the seam is on the bottom.
Something like this
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I now have this dreaded leak...Thought I may have been immune because I have a 2020 QUAD cab 4x4 Rebel 4X4 purchased new. No sun roof or all glass panorama roof to allow the cab to flex more.
Stelantis/RAM mailed me a 10 year extended warranty ONLY covering the rear window leak a few months ago.
Not wanting to seal around the entire rear window just yet ( especially with a 10 year warranty on this issue ! )...BUT if it is a simple fix I am all for doing it my self and NOT letting my headliner and interior get marred & scuffed, fasteners broken that hold interior pieces but still put in place etc...they may fix my window leak but I 100% guarantee something else will get broken in the process that I will not find until I have a opportunity to inspect the entire job.
Has anyone verified EXACTLY WHERE the leak is getting in ??
Looks to me like it is possibly getting in around the 3rd brake light/CMHL as I can see It has left drip marks almost exactly in the same place on each side of the sliding window frame that align/correspond to the width of the 3rd brake light/CMHL.
Mahaloz !!
Stelantis/RAM mailed me a 10 year extended warranty ONLY covering the rear window leak a few months ago.
Not wanting to seal around the entire rear window just yet ( especially with a 10 year warranty on this issue ! )...BUT if it is a simple fix I am all for doing it my self and NOT letting my headliner and interior get marred & scuffed, fasteners broken that hold interior pieces but still put in place etc...they may fix my window leak but I 100% guarantee something else will get broken in the process that I will not find until I have a opportunity to inspect the entire job.
Has anyone verified EXACTLY WHERE the leak is getting in ??
Looks to me like it is possibly getting in around the 3rd brake light/CMHL as I can see It has left drip marks almost exactly in the same place on each side of the sliding window frame that align/correspond to the width of the 3rd brake light/CMHL.
Mahaloz !!
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Part of the issue is that there's not just one place that can leak. Theoretically, you can have a leak anywhere there is a hole or seam in the sheet metal. The majority seem to be the rear window surround and CHMSL. But people have also had leaks in the shark fin antenna, rear cab vents, sunroof drains, and seams in the sheet metal. For us it was coming through the cracks in the rear window surround. It was pretty obvious. Ram replaced the rear window and resulting fried RF hub just before the factory warranty expired last year, and so far it's still leak free.
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It can leak from anywhere. I inspected my headliner and it was in the corners of the rear window. Just seal the whole thing all the way across. I even sealed the CHMSL and the shark fin while I was at it
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Nice you are leak free now.
I forgot to mention I have the shark fin antenna also, so, not just going to let them replace the window till I know the source of the leak. I'm ready to pull down the headliner myself before I let anyone touch it.
This is where I go back to Bruce Lee, you must be the water
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That's a big negatory, ain't about to go full caulk crazy yet when I got a extended 10-year warranty on this thing just for for rear window leak issue.... Glad it worked for you and it's the worst case scenario backup for me.
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Understood. I wouldn't think the dealer would penalize you for trying to save your trucks interior tho.
The rear window frame cracks. If you have this issue you'll see the cracks on the inside top frame and also on the outside. Mine cracked on both sides of the rear slider. I filled mine with 2-part 3M urethane. Even though I should be in the XL1 warranty extension list based on my option codes and build date, I'm not. Never in my life had to fight warranty coverage as much as with Ram (both trucks). This will be my last Ram truck based on that.
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Replaced under warranty at 21k miles. Failed again around 62 k miles.
RTV`ed the whole frame despite receiving the extended warranty letter.
YMMW, no mold in my truck so far.
RTV`ed the whole frame despite receiving the extended warranty letter.
YMMW, no mold in my truck so far.
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That 10 year warranty might not cover a fried RF hub or moldy carpeting.
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THAT is why I'm gonna find the leak FIRST. THEN fix it and hopefully without a entire tube of sealant.
Absolute horror stories resulting from "dealer" repairs on this issue.
What did they fry on your rig a RF hub ? from water getting in again or the repair itself ?
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Dealer did a bang up job covering the warranty repair, no complaints from me on that part.
I was pro active, knowing of the possible issue, caught it before the original leak got out of hand and damaged anything crucial.
Was watching the rear window like a hawk after the first episode, corners let go, took matters to my own hands.
Two tubes of Permatex and done.
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You weren't asking me but your question is relevant to my experience. Water leak from the cracked rear window frame took out the RF hub. Replacement rear window was replaced by a local glass shop, who did an excellent job on it. Dealership replaced the RF hub before the window was replaced, and somehow managed to not mess anything up. They even had the entire cab detailed on their dime after the window replacement. No strange smells or stains anywhere inside.
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Yup that is what Im doing now. Pulled the 3rd brake light to look around inside above the headliner. All looks dry. These things take real time to find the EXACT entry of the water.
Probably wishful thinking.Anyone know if they fixed this prior to 2025? I have half a dozen tubes of Permatex in my Amazon cart ready to go baby.Just hoping it doesn't spoil prior to me actually seeing the truck
This. I had one crack last month. Have a second one I noticed during the repair.
Here's what I used to seal the window:
3M Controlled-Flow Seam Sealer, 08329
You'll need this: Innovations 200 ml (1:1 and 2:1) 26:1 High Thrust Dual Component Cartridge Gun.
Highly recommend this tape: 3M Automotive Refinish Masking Tape, 06654
One cartridge of seam sealer. Spend a lot of time on your tape. Work fast.
