2021 Jeep Gladiator 4-Door Hardtop Leaking at Driver Door — Expert Fix

Hi Shirley,

Thanks for reaching out.

The leaking you’re experiencing on the driver side door of your 2021 Jeep
Wrangler is a very common issue, and it comes down to the way these
vehicles are designed.

Unlike most vehicles on the road today, the Wrangler does not have a true
body-side sealing surface. Instead, the door seals are trying to press
directly against painted metal. Since painted metal is not a consistent
sealing surface, water is able to work its way past the seals and into the
cabin, especially around the upper driver door area.

Even though it may seem like a bad or worn seal, the reality is the seal is
doing the best it can with the surface it’s given. This is why so many
Wrangler owners experience water intrusion, wet carpets, and dripping near
the doors after rain.

The most effective solution is adding a factory-specific Jeep leak fix kit
with body-side weatherstripping. This creates the proper sealing surface
the factory design is missing, allowing the door seals to compress evenly
and consistently. Once installed, it eliminates the gaps and resolves the
leak issue once and for all.

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

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reply to this
email or contact me directly to further discuss the issue.

Best regards,
Tony

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