Sarlox

We have both the pre-2019 and the 2019 G550. My wife says when it is raining, her new 2019 allows water into the car as the drip edge on the new 2019 does not extend out as far as the pre-2019 one. I think this is an example of chasing form or function. Yeah, a more streamlined drip edge looks better (more modern) but it comes with functionality sacrifice.

Has anyone else in a rainy State noticed this?

Anyone know of a good Mercedes Benz or atfermarket attachment to the upper window to prevent water from dripping in?

Snipe10

Really? For $150K? First the windshield and now this? I need to stop reading these threads as I'm starting to second guess buying one.

johnnyderm

Do you mean the windows are shut and water is coming into the truck? That is crazy!

ReturnoftheG

Could it be a clogged drain line? Hummers were known to have this recurrent problem with drain lines that carried water from the roof seams to the undercarriage. I’d have the dealership take a look.

Deutsch100

The Tesla Model 3 is getting SLAMMED for this too. Side windows (all 4) AND the trunk; insufficient or no rain channelling! How did the G and the Tesla make it thru testing?!

I do love the looks of the 2019 G from the rear and the side....but all these cracked windows, whistling noise in the cabin, seats and controls breaking and not working and now improper rain channels?!

LOVING my 2018 G63 more each day!

Sarlox

No, not when the windows are closed, absolutely no issues there, it when she pulls up to a take out window (like Starbucks) the rain comes right into the car. Our 2015 has a wider channel above that does a better job catching the rain.

I'm thinking of a shield or something that could be placed there during the rainy times (which is like ALL DAY EVERY DAY in Seattle )

efathalla

Yes, I'm having the same issue, when the window is open or once you open the door during the rain, it just gets soaked.

Snipe10

unbelievable, might look at a 2018 or an E63, ha, but then again I'm in Colorado so it'd usually be snow

rustybear3

My goodness, I have a soft top CAB E-450 with no rain issues whatsoever! I can open the window without getting soaked.

JetRanger

I hope very late build MY2019 G63’s get this fixed!

haa

There is really nothing to fix, the new G is significantly more aerodynamic overall and the side windows are no longer flat. I have not noticed any issues with the rain channels channeling the water during driving in a downpour so there is no issue there. The roof is not supposed to be an umbrella for open windows and most modern aerodynamic cars doors get wet inside when the windows are opened. Weathertech makes In-Window Channel Rain Guards for the old G but I don't think they have started making them for the new G yet. Probably very soon.

https://www.weathertech.com/mercedes...ow-deflectors/

Sarlox

I'll contact them, thanks!

Sarlox

Ok, I contacted Weathertech to see if they have the window drip shields for the new 2019 Gwagons, I'll let everyone know what they say. More to follow.........

Eagles Nest

Window rain channels won’t prevent rain from getting in when door is opened. These are only for when window is open and door is closed.

Sarlox

Weathertech got back to me. The drip shields for the new Gwagons are in production but they don't have them yet for sale.