1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

2017 Tacoma Water Leak

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRDOFFRD510, Dec 17, 2018.

  1. Dec 17, 2018 at 10:28 AM
    #1
    TRDOFFRD510

    TRDOFFRD510 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2016
    Member:
    #203062
    Messages:
    217
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    NNNNNNNNNN
    So ive notice that i have a water leak around the area i circle on the photo

    There was a bad odor smell a couple weeks ago before i installed the roof rack. Anyone know if my truck is still under warranty? Truck was purchase in November 2016.

    Thanks

    E65ECC2F-DAF9-4C58-BA9C-32E4B038E5C8.jpg
     
  2. Dec 17, 2018 at 10:34 AM
    #2
    daddy_o

    daddy_o Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #168380
    Messages:
    5,472
    Bossier City, La
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Sport, Inferno, w/tech package
    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    You have a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. By age you are good, but we don't know how many miles you have.
    Also, depending on the dealer, you may have a hard time since you installed the rack. Are you sure its not the 3rd brake light leaking? It was an issue on early models, not sure how long it was before it got corrected on the production line.
     
    rsimi72 likes this.
  3. Dec 17, 2018 at 10:36 AM
    #3
    TRDOFFRD510

    TRDOFFRD510 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2016
    Member:
    #203062
    Messages:
    217
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    NNNNNNNNNN
    I sparyed the water holes around the red circle and notice the water leaking in.


    It might be the 3rdbreak light. Trip to Toyota service center....

    Thank you fir the info
     
  4. Dec 17, 2018 at 10:56 AM
    #4
    TRDOFFRD510

    TRDOFFRD510 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2016
    Member:
    #203062
    Messages:
    217
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    NNNNNNNNNN
    All the headliner part is dry. Except for the back of the drivers side seat.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2019 at 6:47 AM
    #5
    Thehybrid

    Thehybrid Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2019
    Member:
    #282854
    Messages:
    9
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Danny
    Vehicle:
    2017
    Rims,Lights
    Hi, Ive noticed this same problem, Called different d3alers but Im off waraty for like 4000 m8oes so they wont even look at it, Ive found the tsb but still they wont help , I tried getting the third light out and putting some garket sealant to see if it would improve but still theres water going to the cabin, could it be the rear window? And is there a place that sells the third light that is not from toyota cuz I dont want to run to the sam3 problem again if its 5he third brake light
     
  6. Feb 17, 2019 at 6:51 AM
    #6
    surfyota

    surfyota Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2016
    Member:
    #187998
    Messages:
    186
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mike
    Tampa, Florida
    Vehicle:
    17 mgm dcsb Trd sport 4x4
    Lifted, kmc 17x9, Cooper 33s, katzskin leather, topper, front bumper light bar.
    I had a 2014 ram that had this issue. Had to remove the factory foam gasket and use black rtv from autoparts store. Changing the bulbs or replacing unit with a led brake light would be smart before sealing it. Never had a leak after.
     
    bigmw likes this.
  7. Feb 17, 2019 at 7:52 AM
    #7
    rsimi72

    rsimi72 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2017
    Member:
    #214965
    Messages:
    590
    Gender:
    Male
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2020 Tacoma SR5 Access Cab
    Didn’t Toyota address this issue? Was it a new part or a new installation process? I think I remember a factory install issue. Toyota part is likely just fine. Good luck.
     
  8. Feb 17, 2019 at 10:24 AM
    #8
    TRDOFFRD510

    TRDOFFRD510 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2016
    Member:
    #203062
    Messages:
    217
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    NNNNNNNNNN

    I was under the 3 year warranty and the dealer took care of the 3rd break light.

    You can try calling Toyota and filed a complaint. Not sure if that will help.

    Mesojdm have some nice 3rd break light for either KC or baja design lights. Only problem is the availability of it. Good luck
     
  9. Feb 17, 2019 at 10:29 AM
    #9
    SuperBad

    SuperBad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2016
    Member:
    #194456
    Messages:
    8,835
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Dallas, TX
    Vehicle:
    2017 MGM Tacoma OR DCSB
    Truck stuff
    The second you tried to do anything to stop the leak you voided your coverage to get it fixed. If you take it in and they see you added gasket sealant they will charge you to do anything about it.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2019 at 11:12 AM
    #10
    capequahog

    capequahog Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2016
    Member:
    #181901
    Messages:
    224
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Cape Cod MA
    Vehicle:
    17TacomaDblCabTRDSport
    in the dreaded black
    Any roof rack install has the potential for a leak, just saying
     
  11. Feb 17, 2019 at 9:18 PM
    #11
    Thehybrid

    Thehybrid Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2019
    Member:
    #282854
    Messages:
    9
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Danny
    Vehicle:
    2017
    Rims,Lights
    All right , thanks guys , apreciat3d , dint realize about the waranty void thing , but they dint want to help anyway , I live in PR so its only harder here cuz dealerships keep denying that its a factory issue ,ev3n with the tsb, gets ya mad to actually notice the probl3m after so long , but anyhow, gonnna ch3ck about the baja designs and proboably gonna dismount the whole cabin roof again on the weekemd if doesnt rain, thanks everyone
     

Products Discussed in

To Top