2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Visibilitywiper Problems

I am adding to the list of those that have reported serious safety hazards surrounding a KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFEAT detailed in LAND ROVER TSB #N221NAS2/NHTSA TSB # [XXX] issued on [XXX]. This particular Range Rover Evoque was domiciled in California by the previous owner until I purchased the vehicle in November 2021 from CarMax. Never experienced an issue is the very dry climate of Sacramento. But since I moved to Ketchikan AK, with all the rainfall it receives, it is not uncommon to be driving and being dripped on from the water egress. In addition to that, there are multiple electrical issues that can be directly attributed to this issue. Fortunately, for now, they do not give rise to not being able to drive the car, but one wonders just what it will take for the NHTSB to do a full blown safety recall on this ticking timebomb. Because of...

Whenever it rains, the windshield leaks on the passenger side of my vehicle. I had it inspected at the local Land Rover dealership and was told, "it's a thing", and was informed it would cost me $2,000 to repair it. This issue has not yet caused any safety concerns, but the dashboard instruments are beginning to fail, which could be an indicator of water damage.

1. Water leaking inside the car from top of front windshield. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. Reduced visibility and distracted driving risk as amid rain/ snow water leak leading to water droplets on eyes/ prescription eyeglasses while driving the vehicle. 3. and 4. Yes problem has been reproduced, confirmed & inspected by both Land Rover dealership & Progressive insurance site visitor/ claims specialist. 5. No, there were no warning lamps/ messages prior to failure. I personally first noticed during and after winter storm in CT on Fri 2/25/22 upon water leak and interior damage next day including flickering interior car lights and loud static sounds from speakers. I purchased the car in July 2019 from CarMax in Virginia. At this time, car is still under MaxCare warranty (including mechanical issues) and has Comprehensive coverage (including weather-related damage) via Progressive Insurance. As a healthcare provider/ physician, I’m in CT...

The front windshield has a leak on the passenger side that leaks water into the car. This has not caused any damage at this current time. I believe this is linked to SERVICE ACTION N221: WINDSHIELD WATER LEAKS

Water ingress manufacturing defect caused major electrical failures, including all central console components & mold/mildew growth due to inconspicuous 1st leak.  Official Land Rover dealership replaced windshield in 2019 under warranty based on TSB N221. Another leak occurred in 2020 during pandemic, but no repairs completed. The last water leak in 5/2021 resulted in water visibly dripping onto interior surfaces by windshield.  Water shorted more components -- unable to start car without emergency maneuver in manual, couldn't lock or unlock, use windshield wipers, all due to electrical system failure from water damage stemming from manufacturing defect.  Extremely concerned the next leak could damage airbag functionality, steering, headlights, or any number of components reliant on electrical connectivity. Car has been at dealership service center since 6/23/21. LR stating it's "wear and tear"...refusing to cover repair under CPO warranty (ending in 5/30/22) or acknowledge poor workmanship leading to defect, though they state a...

During a rain, the windshield started leaking on the passenger side. The water obscured visibility on the entire passenger side, and it was like a waterfall in the car. This was a dangerous situation; the visibility is already poor in the rain without additional help from the leaking windshield. There was a recall on the windshield (N221NAS2), this was already performed, yet it's leaking 2 years later. Unfortunately, the manufacture refuses to honor that the recall failed, and I have to pay $2000 out of pocket for the repair. When I checked online, I realized this is a prevalent problem with a lot of owners. Obscured visibility during rain is a serious issue and can use fatal accidents (I read many stores of owners who had near-miss accidents due to this); that is why I decided to report this problem. 

SUDDENLY NOTICED WATER ON THE CONSOLE SND DRIVER SIDE MATS. THEN FELT INTERIOR HEADER LINING SOAKED, SUN VISORS, SIDE PILARS AND DASHBOARD WET. ALSO ROOF SHADE VERY WET. CALLED RR DEALER. TILD ME TO BRING IT IN. NEVER TOLD ME IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CHARGED ME 408.00 FOR A RIDICULOUS DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, TOLD ME MY BRAKES AND TIRES NEEDED REPLACEMENT WHICH I KNEW I TOLD THEM BEFORE HAND. THE FINAL SENTENCE IN THE VIDEO SAYS THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROMVTHE WINDSHIELD SOMEWHERE BUT CANNOT REPAIR IT. NOW, ITS RAINING IN NYC SND MY CAR IS SOAKED. THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT I READ ON HERE, SAME YEAR, MODEL AND MILEAGE, SAME LEAK PLUS MY WIPERS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NEVER CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. ALWAYS MY OWN MECHANIC SAID HE WILL LOOK AT IT AND ADVISE ME. THATS WHAT LAND ROBER OF PARAMUS, NJ SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME FOR...

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DRIPS WATER FROM THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE. THE WINDSHIELD HAS HAD NO CRACK OR DING OR OTHER DAMAGE

FRONT WINDSHIELD STARTING LEAKING WHERE THE TOP OF THE GLASS AND THE INTERIOR HEADLINER MEETS. CAR HAS 42000 MILES.

WATER DRIPS IN FROM WINDSHIELD. THIS CAUSES A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. I'M ASSUMING THE SEAL IS BAD.

DURING A TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR MY CAR BEGAN LEAKING WHILE PARKED ON THE STREET. THE LEAKING SUBSIDED ONCE THE RAIN STOPPED. THE HEADLINER AND MY HEATED SEATS BOTH GOT WET DUE TO THIS ISSUE. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REGARD TO THIS ISSUE I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND I WOULD NEED TO FILE A CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE OR PAY OUT OF POCKET. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THE WINDSHIELD HAS NEVER BEEN REPLACED AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE AS I PREVIOUSLY KEPT MY CAR IN A GARAGE.

WHEN IT RAINS THE RAIN COMES THROUGH THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POURS DOWN ON THE STEERING WHEEL.

WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN DRIVING IT AFFECTS THE VISIBILITY AS THE WATER IS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR. *TR