2016 Jeep JK 4-Door Softtop Leaking at Back Door Passenger Side — Expert Fix

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for reaching out.

The leak you're experiencing at the passenger-side rear door area on your
2016 JK 4-door soft top is a common issue on Wrangler JKs.

Although the water may appear to be entering from the rear passenger door,
leaks in this area are often caused by water entering higher up around the
door opening and then traveling along the seals or interior trim before
showing up farther back. This can make the actual source difficult to
identify.

The root cause comes down to the factory sealing design. Unlike most
vehicles on the road today, the Wrangler JK does not have a proper
body-side sealing surface. Instead, the door seals are trying to compress
directly against painted metal. Since painted metal is not a consistent
sealing surface, small gaps can develop around the door openings, allowing
water to enter during rain, washing, or while driving.

Even though the factory seals may appear to be in good condition, the issue
is usually not the seals themselves—it’s the lack of a proper gasketed
sealing surface for them to compress against. That's why many JK owners
continue experiencing leaks even after replacing or adjusting
weatherstripping.

The most effective long-term solution is adding a factory-specific Jeep
leak fix kit with body-side weatherstripping. This creates the missing
sealing surface the factory design lacks, allowing the door seals to
compress evenly and consistently. Once installed, it eliminates the gaps
and resolves the water intrusion issue at its source.

Below is a link to the leak fix kit that will solve your issues.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reply to this email or
contact me directly.

Best regards,

Tony

828-591-0302

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