Water leak from rear window.

[Jonz]

So I have a 2019 ram 1500 with water leaking from the rear window passenger side. It has 46k on it so I'm out of warranty. Just for my dealer to attempt to figure out where it's coming from, its like 250. And I'm seeing to get it fixed can be up over 2k. I dont like the idea of possibly spending 2k+$ to get it "fixed" with the same thing that failed in just 3 years. Anyone know if simply taking clear caulk/silicone to just everything (window, antena, third brake light etc...) would work?

Just to clarify. I don't mean disassemble them and replace the oem seals with silicone, but rather apply it around the edges to fill the break in the oem seal.

 

[theblet]

Search the forum there are many threads on this. I’ll post the links for you later if I have time

 

[mikeru82]

Some people have had success with flowable silicone. Tape off where you don't want it to go.

 

[petersandler]

So I have a 2019 ram 1500 with water leaking from the rear window passenger side. It has 46k on it so I'm out of warranty. Just for my dealer to attempt to figure out where it's coming from, its like 250. And I'm seeing to get it fixed can be up over 2k. I dont like the idea of possibly spending 2k+$ to get it "fixed" with the same thing that failed in just 3 years. Anyone know if simply taking clear caulk/silicone to just everything (window, antena, third brake light etc...) would work?

Just to clarify. I don't mean disassemble them and replace the oem seals with silicone, but rather apply it around the edges to fill the break in the oem seal.

I just had my 2022 with 8500 miles on it in for service because after a recent heavy rainstorm I came out to find water on the rear seat floor and the headliner wet in the rear of the car. I thought it was from the sunroof drains but they said it was from the rear window seal. They gave me two options: 1) a new rear window which would take months because of backorder status, or 2) they would seal the leak with silicone. I opted for #2.

 

[Kianusch]

Hi from Germany,

I highly recommend you to change the rear window. My 2021 Laramie had that water leak too and I first tried to seal it, but unfortunately that doesn’t work very well.

 

[BackCountryinNJ]

So are they temporarily sealing it now.....while they wait for a new window?

 

[Eddparra]

So I have a 2019 ram 1500 with water leaking from the rear window passenger side. It has 46k on it so I'm out of warranty. Just for my dealer to attempt to figure out where it's coming from, its like 250. And I'm seeing to get it fixed can be up over 2k. I dont like the idea of possibly spending 2k+$ to get it "fixed" with the same thing that failed in just 3 years. Anyone know if simply taking clear caulk/silicone to just everything (window, antena, third brake light etc...) would work?

Just to clarify. I don't mean disassemble them and replace the oem seals with silicone, but rather apply it around the edges to fill the break in the oem seal.

I had same issue and same side. They had to replace my rear window because they said it had a slight crack on it.
I think they should make that a recall problem, seems like a lot of people are having that issue.

 

[theblet]

I had same issue and same side. They had to replace my rear window because they said it had a slight crack on it.
I think they should make that a recall problem, seems like a lot of people are having that issue.

It won’t be a recall unless it’s a safety issue cause bodily harm or death

 

[Rlaf75]

I just had my 2022 with 8500 miles on it in for service because after a recent heavy rainstorm I came out to find water on the rear seat floor and the headliner wet in the rear of the car. I thought it was from the sunroof drains but they said it was from the rear window seal. They gave me two options: 1) a new rear window which would take months because of backorder status, or 2) they would seal the leak with silicone. I opted for #2.

So instead of replacing the window they are just "sealing" it and sending you on your way? Is it a temporary "fix" until they get the window in or is that their solution to the problem?

 

[Rlaf75]

If you're out of warranty then there is possibly another way to get it fixed without costing you much out of pocket. There's a little thing your insurance company has called "glass coverage". I would check your policy to make sure it's on it then I'd crack the window and let the insurance company replace it. One thing I will say is don't call your insurance company to inquire about it and then 2 days later call and make the claim. That might look a little too suspicious lol

 

[Alejandro_Andretti]

My dealership ordered a replacement window with no time frame, but they said if I try and seal it it’ll void my warranty so I put black duct tape around th light, roof molding and above the rear windows

 

[theblet]

My dealership ordered a replacement window with no time frame, but they said if I try and seal it it’ll void my warranty so I put black duct tape around th light, roof molding and above the rear windows

How the hell would sealing it void warranty? I call BS @RamCares

 

[Rlaf75]

My dealership ordered a replacement window with no time frame, but they said if I try and seal it it’ll void my warranty so I put black duct tape around th light, roof molding and above the rear windows

If they already diagnosed the leak was coming from the window then how would the sealer void the warranty? The only thing I can think of would be the added sealer would make it a little more difficult for them to replace the window but I call bull$hit on voiding the warranty. If they told me that I would've said "ok, then you will be replacing anything that continues to get wet and eventually moldy from the water that they don't want to stop from coming in, including any electrical damage".

 

[RamCares]

Hey there!

If you're looking for assistance with your rear window leak, please send us a direct message. We'd love to get you some help.

Callie
Ram Cares

 

[petersandler]

So instead of replacing the window they are just "sealing" it and sending you on your way? Is it a temporary "fix" until they get the window in or is that their solution to the problem?

That’s it unless it leaks again. They did a nice job. The way the window sits you can’t see any sealant unless you put your eye right up to the window

 

[homedad]

Is this the back glass on the passenger side? My Laramie sits in the garage 95% of it's life so I haven't really looked.

 

[mikeru82]

Leaks can happen anywhere on the rear window. But the most common issue seems to occur at the top of the vertical frames for the rear slider. The plastic surround cracks in these locations, which allows water to get into the cab. The OP seems to be having issues with the passenger side rear glass. But there are multiple threads about the rear window cracks in these forums.

 

[Alejandro_Andretti]

How the hell would sealing it void warranty? I call BS @RamCares

If they already diagnosed the leak was coming from the window then how would the sealer void the warranty? The only thing I can think of would be the added sealer would make it a little more difficult for them to replace the window but I call bull$hit on voiding the warranty. If they told me that I would've said "ok, then you will be replacing anything that continues to get wet and eventually moldy from the water that they don't want to stop from coming in, including any electrical damage".

Yea that’s what I’m thinking too. I’ll be messaging ramcares to help expedite the glass

 

[wegasque]

Leaks can happen anywhere on the rear window. But the most common issue seems to occur at the top of the vertical frames for the rear slider. The plastic surround cracks in these locations, which allows water to get into the cab. The OP seems to be having issues with the passenger side rear glass. But there are multiple threads about the rear window cracks in these forums.

I'm wondering if the motor is too strong when it's opening and closing. Maybe when it gets to the limits, it's somehow torquing the frame to cause the crack.

 

[crusher]

I'm wondering if the motor is too strong when it's opening and closing. Maybe when it gets to the limits, it's somehow torquing the frame to cause the crack.

it does seems to be stronger then my 2014 was, i noted that when i first use it, the slaming sound it make when fully closed