SodaLuvr

Thinking about getting a moonroof/sunroof on the next new car...

But after 10 years or so, will I have issues with leaks, wind-noise, rattles, motor failures, etc?

What has your experience been with overall moonroof durability as they age?

Crazy Bimmer

My 88 635csi sunroof works perfectly with no leaks or wind noise.

Same with my moms 98 altima.

SodaLuvr

Yep.

This next car has to last a very, very long time...

SpeedyV6

Why such a long time?

Osamu

my 91' Land Cruiser has no problems with it's moonroof/sunroof

Although my friend has a 93' has had his motor has fail mulitiple times, to the point where they don't use it anymore.

I haven't heard to too many incidences of moonroofs failing though. Even on the legend boards where almost everyone's car is a least 10 years old.

daemonicus

my '97 TL has a sunroof and i've never had one single problem with it.

Infamous425

i used to have an 86 cressida (til it was sold few yrs back) and the sunroof worked perfectly

shrykhar

Tough to make a blanket judgment about moonroofs in general. The RSX has an issue with the metal frame bolted to the glass panel rusting underneath the rubber seal, such that eventually the seal swells up and the roof panel won't fit in the hole anymore.

UnsanePyro

My aunt/uncles in their mid 90's 5 series works fine still, as did the one in my 97 TL before I totaled it

ShavedH22CL

My brother has a 98 audi A4 with 63K on it and his moon roof sucks. It has just about any problem a moon roof can have haha.

S A CHO

The 13 year old sunroof in my Taurus still holds up fine, no leak's and not much wind noise at all.

cambo

my 96 2.5TL has no problems with its moonroof.

jz-97-c7

dad's 88 camry...380-some thousand miles, no problems or noise

jlukja

Never had a problem with the moonroof/sunroof on my 91 Integra and I owned it for 13 years. The moonroof/sunroof on my 04 TSX is working perfectly as well.

Sclass88

All the sunroof's that we've ever had in our cars have never given us any trouble. Get the roof, you'll use it more than you think.

Costco

Are you still considering a Civic?

Sunroofs don't have many problems, especially new cars. I have an 11 year-old Integra with 155,000 miles. I use the sunroof pretty often; it seals properly, and I don't have any leaks in my interior or trunk. Some Integras do have this problem.... but again, its an old car. The only problem that I do have is that the motor is a bit weak, and occasionally it won't open unless I push the close button, then push the open button again.

I don't think they make many cars equipped with them anymore, but avoid T-Tops and Targas if you're worried about leaks. My brother's '91 MR2 used to leak so bad that I would have a wet spot from my shoulder to halfway down to my elbow. Then again, its easily fixable, its just that the seals that develop cracks and have flexed and distorted over time.

I think moonroofs are great for most drivers, its useful when you have passengers and don't want wind blowing in their face.

Shoofin

Every car I ever had with a sunroof, I never had any problems at all with leaking.

Will Y.

The moonroof/sunroof on my 1988 Integra LS (bought new in Dec. 1987) is perfect-- no leaks, wind noise, rattles or motor failure; the seals/weatherstripping are original. Never had a problem or issue with wife's 1995 Honda Civic moonroof in 8 years before car was sold, or with the 2005 TL moonroof. FYI, the sunroofs in cars I drive are used daily for ventilation in place of opening windows, esp. the Integra, since it has a power sunroof but manual windows...
From what I've heard, if your sunroof has a problem-- bad frame, bad glass, etc.-- the problem will make itself known in the first couple of years of ownership (unless it's on an Italian or British car, in which case you're on your own...)

Ken1997TL

No issues here.

RaviNJCLs

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I've owned 5 cars. All with sunroofs. I had no problems with 4 out of the 5. The tracks and motor for the roof in my Maxima crapped out. I replaced it, and it worked great. No leaks....EVER.

fuzzy02CLS

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Leaking should not be a problem in new cars. But you have to figure 10 years of use will break things. It's a good bet a motor may need to be replaced in that time frame. It may be fine. Depends on your weather & how much or little you use it. No way to tell until you own it.

Edit....

On the leaks the auto makers have learned over the years. The rubber seals are now around the glass & not around the roof in most cars. This makes it easier to replace the seal if it shrinks or rots over time. Makes is cheaper as well, & reduces leaking chances.

StypeCL

Mine is jammed(01 CLS), motor works its just jammed some how.

wackjum

Admittedly a very rare occurrence, but the moonroof just shattered one day on my friend's Saturn. She didn't know because the inner cover was closed. It rained that night and her interior was soaked.

I've personally witnessed an ashtray that just broke. Glass can be strange like that.

I've never had a problem with any moonroof I've ever had and it probably won't ever happen to anybody here. But its something that might happen.

SodaLuvr

:NO:

Now looking at a 07 or 08 Camry. Civic is too small for my bulky frame...I can't imagine driving that car on longer trips.

Probably has to last through college, grad school, and first few years of my job.

Crazy Bimmer

When ya actually getting it

You been shopping for awhile now

Camry isnt that "cool" for a teenager though.... Civic SI ftw or accord coupe.

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

I have a 2000 TL and I bought it used and that was actually something I was afraid of at first. After I drove it in the rain I found it it doesnt leak a drop at all. On the highway its very quiet and you would never know I had one. While opening it and closing it though it does make a very loud sound but it has done that ever since I bought it. So im not sure if its always done that or after time but overall its fine.

SodaLuvr

No later than summer of '08. At this point, I'm waiting it out to see what Honda comes out with for the new Accord.

Yeah, I know the Camry isn't that cool...back-up is probably the Civic. However, I must be fat or something...but I'm really starting to appreciate the extra room in the Camry. Plus the Civic's ride sucks...

Crazy Bimmer

holy crap thats a long time away. Dont bother shopping now, other cars will come out by then.

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

i happen to think the new camry's with the OEM body kit is pretty sweet looking. reminds me of the 2nd gen TL in some ways.

my taurus SHO moonroof used to leak when the drains in the roof would back up and when you went through a high pressure automatic car wash (although not when you used the hand-held pressure nozzle to do it yourself in the open bay washes). otherwise no problems as long as i flushed out the drain lines once a year.

get the moonroof, you won't regret it. besides, just buy an extended warranty and it'll be covered....hopefully....

SSTS