Woman Starts Driving. Then Water Starts Pouring Onto Her Mercedes G-Wagon's Dashboard and Touchscreen
This woman's luxury car couldn't even handle a bit of rain. Now she's wondering if it's a sign to get rid of it entirely. There are a few places where you expect to get wet: The shower, the beach, and even at the water park. But inside your own car—which is meant to be a safe haven from natural elements—absolutely not.
So it's understandable that a person would be frustrated when their car betrays them and starts to let the outside in. Not only is it uncomfortable, it makes you question the car's quality and safety. Water leaks can lead to electrical problems and moldy interiors that won't just ruin your day, but can ruin your car over time.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
In a trending video with more than 16,000 views, content creator Lacey Greenway (@someplacewithlace) shared what happened to make her want to get rid of her Mercedes G-Wagen.
In the video, Greenway explained that she just got in her car to drive home from work in what appears to be light rain. 'All of a sudden I feel water splash my leg,' Greenway recounted. 'What the [expletive]. Did I leave a window down?' she wondered.
She briefly thought it was her sunroof, but remembered that she's never opened it. Then she found the culprit when water 'poured out' onto her. 'Oh my God, I think my car's broken. My car is leaking, it's raining on me,' Greenway said, stunned. 'That's not OK."
The water came from the area around the top of the windshield near where the rearview mirror is located. While Greenway managed to wipe some of it away, you could still see droplets in the area where the navigation and radio systems are located.
'So, what car should I get?' Greenway said, implying that it was time to get rid of the car she had in exchange for one that wouldn't rain down on her.
Greenway never mentions what kind of car she drives in her viral clip. (Nor is it in her recent videos), but several commenters said it looked like a G-Wagen. In a subsequent TikTok comment, she confirmed the make and model.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has become a status symbol and is known for its versatility, having a boxy, military-esque exterior and rugged off-road capabilities while maintaining a luxe interior. We discovered as such
in our full review of the truck
.
What's the Problem?
There are a few reasons why water may be leaking from the top of your windshield, according to the
Glass Doctor
and a
mechanic
:
The
drainage tube
could be blocked. This tends to be an issue on cars with sunroofs (which Greenway has). When this happens, the water accumulates and can rust the car from the inside and potentially come out through the roof (though considering this G-Class is a new car, it's likely not the cause here).
The
rubber seal
around the windshield might be compromised. Even if it was properly installed, the seal can deteriorate over time from sun exposure, temperature fluctuations, and general wear and tear.
The
windshield might not have been properly installed
in the first place. If left unchecked, this leak could lead to internal corrosion inside the car's frame, damage electrical systems, or lead to mold—at best, impact the car's resale value, and at worst, be potentially dangerous.
Is There a Recall or Class-Action Lawsuit?
Unfortunately, sunroof issues are nothing new. There have been several recalls or class-action lawsuits over the years from
Nissan
,
Volkswagen
,
Ford,
and
BMW
to name a few.
And yes, Mercedes-Benz is on the list too. Last year the car manufacturer issued a recall on about 33,500 older models for loose sunroofs,
Hagerty reported
. The recall only applies to models between 2001 and 2011. These sunroofs could leak, or even come loose due to adhesive issues.
Commenters Speculate
'Either a leak in the windshield or sunroof drain holes are clogged.....no big deal,' a top comment read.
'I agree with the folks saying that it's a clogged sunroof drain. It happened to my daughter, easy fix…,' a person assured her.
'Happened to my Yukon. It was totaled—they never could [find] the issue!' another wrote less optimistically.
Motor1
has reached out to Greenway for comment via Instagram and TikTok direct message. We'll be sure to update this article if we hear back.
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