Why does my Jeep leak when it rains?

Short answer: Jeep Wranglers often leak in rain because the door–tub seam lacks a body-side seal and/or weatherstrips are worn or misaligned, letting water bypass factory sealing; adding the missing seal restores compression and stops cabin water.

  1. Freedom panels & soft tops — extra joints leak if not aligned or sealed.
  2. Door seals — worn/dirty weatherstrips lose compression.
  3. Hardtop — loose bolts, misalignment, damaged seals channel water.
  4. Drainage — clogged cowl/roof drains back water into cabin.
  5. Body seams — weak seam sealer or panel gaps permit intrusion.
  6. Hood vents — blockage can route water toward interior.
  7. Missing body-side seal (Wrangler-specific) — JK/JL/Gladiator often lack a continuous body-side seal at the door frame; the door weatherstrip can’t compress uniformly, leaving a leak path.

Troubleshooting:

  • Clean/inspect all seals.
  • Reseat panels; adjust doors along A-pillar/beltline.
  • Tighten hardtop bolts; check alignment pins.
  • Clear cowl/roof drains.
  • Add the missing body-side seal at the door–tub seam.

Fix: Install Wrangler Weather Guard™ to add the body-side seal and restore uniform compression on JK, JL, and Gladiator.

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