Is the Evoque leaking?

[RumbleRex]

Greetings to everyone,

The owner possesses a 2016 Range Rover Evoque. The passenger footwell has been damp for an extended period; however, she contacted me to inspect her vehicle during the recent downpour. I observed that water was dripping from the junction of the headlining and the A-pillar, likely causing the moisture in the passenger footwell.


It lacks a sunroof, and the door seals seem to be intact; moreover, it would be peculiar for water to infiltrate the door seal but leak from an alternate location.

Are there any recommendations for potentially obstructed drain holes or prevalent concerns that might lead to this problem?

Thank you in advance.

[Hypabl]

Obstructed drains behind the windshield scuttle panel. Extremely prevalent. Remove the foliage and detritus.

[RumbleRex]

Ah, wonderful. Hopefully, this is the issue. I will disassemble it tomorrow and do a thorough cleaning. I began researching, and many individuals mention a leaky windshield, however it seems to be mostly in the vicinity of the rearview mirror.

[Hypabl]

A thorough cleaning is the optimal first step. A leak near the mirror is far more prevalent. Wishing you success with it tomorrow.

[TypoQueen]

The leaking windscreen is likely the cause.

[RumbleRex]

That was my apprehension and not the information I wanted to receive. Should I remove the headliner and rinse the windshield with water to ascertain the issue?

[TypoQueen]

recommends that personnel use soapy water externally and utilize an air line from the inside

[RumbleRex]

That was my apprehension and not the information I wanted to get 😞 Should I remove the headliner and rinse the windshield with water to investigate?

[NightHawk47]

My MY2020 exhibited a leak of around 20cm from the driver's side A-pillar. Best of luck with the repairs. Some minor windshield installers will reinstall the original screen. The larger corporations will just replace the whole system.

[CoralNova]

Utilize the search field for "leaking windscreen," as previously indicated, since this may be the cause. Some individuals have experienced significant chips or cracks emerging abruptly, necessitating repair to your windscreen cover. 😉