Wife took it to the dealership who wants 1000 to replace the headliner.
Subaru outback leaking roof.
I have a 2014 subaru outback sunroof model that leaks in heavy downpour rains.
I now have the headliner down i can see bolts at the back near the hatch but the rest of the roof is covered by the sunroof plate.
Much like rain a gutter system on a house the channel between the two drain holes direct water to either side foam piece in the middle acts as a divider to shorten the traveling distance to expel water down the hose.
If your sunroof operates electrically wipe the top to remove grit and grime then simply open it wide.
Unscrew the bolts attached to the top of your subaru lift the sunroof off and safely set it aside if your sunroof operates manually.
I have my 16 limited with moon roof and during heavy rain when i slide back the shade i can feel water collecting on the black piece and around the rubber.
They said since the liner isnt stained its not a problem.
This particular car has had a persistent issue with rainwater leaking into the.
The headliner is smelling of mildew badly after being soaked.
Apparently all fourth generation subaru outbacks 2009 2014 that came with sunroofs have two drain holes near the front.
Its in the area dead center towards the back of the car.
Iwanted to remove the roof rails and seal the hole with silicon sealer.
There is a leak that comes above on the left driver s side and water stains are on roof fabric above the driver door.
Do i need to remove the sunroof.
What causes a leaking roof on subaru outback.
I was told by subaru dealer that there is a weep hole that gets blocked in the outside gutter of the car.
Dealer says the car is not leaking and the drain plugs are clear but ive never had a moon roof collect water like that.
My wife drives a 2014 subaru outback with a sunroof.
After a recent hard rain i noticed that the floor in the cargo area of our 2014 outback was wet.
There is also the sound of water slushing after a heavy downpour and the passenger wells on front and back are soaked.
It rains hard in texas apparently hard enough to leak badly through said sunroof and yes it was in the fully closed position.
I think i have a leak throught the roof rails.
Subaru outback leaking hatch repair upper brake light replacement.