# Dodge stratus 04 water on the floor after it rained **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dodge, stratus\ **Created:** [September 30, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813 "2019-09-30T23:41:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/21 "2019-10-07T17:24:51Z")
It sounds like the trough is full of water. The trough has drain holes on each end. So any water seen draining on the ground should be behind the front tires. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/22 "2019-10-07T17:28:48Z")
Ok thanks for the info. And sorry but where is the trough located? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/23 "2019-10-07T17:35:54Z")
Below the windshield. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/24 "2019-10-07T17:45:35Z")
Ok thanks I’ll see what I can find and I’ll give you an update! ---
**Author:** ![thegreendrag0n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thegreendrag0n/32/9265_2.png) [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/25 "2019-10-07T17:56:41Z")
this video may be of help: ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/26 "2019-10-07T22:36:44Z")
Hey guys. I didn’t take apart the windshield or anything because it just seems like a lot but I will do later on. But my dad and I were able to take apart the carpet in the front driver seat. We ran the hose over the car and the water is definitely coming from beneath the carpet. My dad still thinks it’s the weatherstrip in the door but I don’t Know, it could be the windshield too. My question is if water is running under the carpet when we spray the hose, what does that mean to you guys? Also one more question. If I put plastic under the cart on the driver front side just for a temporary fix, will stop the carpet from getting wet or no? My dad thinks I should do that. ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/27 "2019-10-07T23:02:52Z")
Hey what is this part called in between the door ? It feels like plastic but it’s really wet and we think this could be a problem too. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/a/da37ed0bd3ce97559dba704473b51e8e8e1b8c7b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/28 "2019-10-08T04:51:49Z")
Note, when I used the water hose to test for leaks. It seems like the puddle of water would come under the carpet is when I sprayed the front driver seat door. But what is weird, why is it that water is coming underneath, like under the part where the brake and accelerator is? If it’s the door weatherstrips shouldn’t it be leaking on the carpet from the door and not underneath it? This is just so odd. Guys please help me find out the exact cause and maybe a way I can try to fix it. I don’t get why is it that water is coming underneath the carpets? It happens when I sprayed my driver front door with water. I just don’t want to take it to a shop and they charge me $1,000+ to fix this. I can’t pay that right now ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/29 "2019-10-08T06:14:50Z")
> [@Ddw2020\_157071](#): > > Hey what is this part called in between the door ? It feels like plastic but it’s really wet and we think this could be a problem too. That picture is to blurry and close-up to see what you’re talking about. ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/30 "2019-10-08T12:40:53Z")
Yeah. The problem is it’s hard getting a good pic of it because it’s so much blocking it because it’s behind the door. I’ll have to take off the door to truly get a good pic of it. But I’m guessing that plastic is supposed to help water from getting inside the door also but it’s so wet and feels kinda weak so that could be the problem idk? ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/31 "2019-10-13T03:40:50Z")
So nobody can’t figure this problem? ---
**Author:** ![thegreendrag0n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thegreendrag0n/32/9265_2.png) [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/32 "2019-10-13T04:12:13Z")
I would not expect the magic answer to be found here. This is trial&error thing you would have to do on your own. Don’t be shy to disassemble things as you narrow it down. I’m skeptical about that door idea, but you can pull the interior trim and observe it from inside as door area is hosed. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/33 "2019-10-13T04:48:19Z")
> [@Ddw2020\_157071](#): > > So nobody can’t figure this problem? We are waiting for the OP to inspect the vehicle for water leaks. Wait a minute, you are the OP, what did you find? ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/34 "2019-10-13T21:40:48Z")
Sorry guys, I mean I tried looking and I did lift up the carpet on the driver floor but it’s just hard because it’s so much stuff you have to take a loose. I didn’t think it would be wires and stuff underneath the carpet and i don’t want to screw anything up more. And I finally took a lose the windshield wiper cover you guys were talking and I’m not sure exactly what drain holes ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/f/f/ff915d8a0cabee51077baf87f06a3b5b7deb5f20.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/9/9/99237f391fae1edfe48f13d20539567901f1eb34.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/4/7/473d02249585f31f64faa92fb124c8c15ea23236.jpeg) am I supposed to look for here? ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/35 "2019-10-13T21:48:59Z")
> [@Ddw2020\_157071](#): > > And I finally took a lose the windshield wiper cover you guys were talking and I’m not sure exactly what drain holes The cowl is open on each end, the water drains into the fenders. ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/36 "2019-10-13T21:50:30Z")
And here a pic of what I was able to see under the carpet. The front part where the brake and accelerator is very wet ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/a/0/a01d82ce1a9b693c4c1db371570c9a97fec530a9.jpeg) And like I said the back seat floor on the left gets wet too but only in the back/middle not front or sides of it. The right side, both the front and back floor is fine now though it didn’t get wet from the rain and it’s still dr. Only the driver side floor and back left side gets wet. ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/37 "2019-10-13T22:19:40Z")
Ok I checked those holes and it look like anything was clogged or anything. It was dirty and I cleaned what I could but that’s about it. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/38 "2019-10-13T22:27:31Z")
Did you find the source of the sloshing sound? Front, middle, back, trunk or doors? ---
**Author:** ![Ddw2020\_157071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813/39 "2019-10-13T22:34:34Z")
I haven’t heard that sound anymore after we cleaned the drained holes in all doors. That night when it rained I did t hear it but front and back driver side still got wet. So I’m guess it was coming from the doors. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-stratus-04-water-on-the-floor-after-it-rained/149813.md?page=1)