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#1 ·
2011 Overland. Dash leather coming up. I have read all the complaints & the $3000 replacement option. My question is , has anyone actually repaired the cover they have. I haven't found anything in a how to fix. If there even is a repair option. I'm not looking to start a gripe session, just looking for a solution. If there is a thread for this please post it up. Thanks.
 
#3 ·
First, unfortunately the dash is NOT leather...it is a synthetic material made to look like leather. I too was "tricked"...


I brought this up @ my last service and they replaced my dash as it was driving me unts. Total labor was right under 6 hours and idk what the "dash" costs.


Post up some pics so we can see what you are working with...
 
#6 · (Edited)
Since they are just going to throw the original dash into the trash anyway, before I dumped 3k on a new dash I would try precision injecting some automotive fabric adhesive(make sure its automotive that will take the heat) into the lifting areas. if you use an ultra fine needle you may be able to slip it into the leather without the hole being to noticeable or try sticking it under the threading if its near there. I would not use very much adhesive the last thing you want is that stuff oozing everywhere as you are doing it. the hard part might be finding some type of weight to hold it down in those areas and angles while it dries. It certainly would not hurt to try if they deign good faith coverage and your next step is buying a 3k dash.

I did something similar with lifting fender flares on my summit except I injected emblem adhesive(I would not use that in this case it dries to stiff). worked out well flares are still in place with no issue.


here are the syringes I bought, id use the tiniest ones possible for what you are doing.

https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Hob...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00


here is a type of adhesive that may work, its a spray but you may be able to fill the syringe with some. it should be good because its meant for headlines so shouldn't stain or dry to stiff. or if you can find the right stuff in a tube that has a little more viscosity to it may be good also.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-38808-Hea...&sr=1-1&keywords=automotive+interior+adhesive


original post when I did similar with the fender flares

http://www.jeepgarage.org/f107/dealer-help-fender-flares-73571.html#post1171994
 
#9 ·
I had mine replaced last month. When I bought my car a few months ago it was JUST out of warranty, and the leather dash bubbled within the first week... I imagine the dealer did a temporary fix that failed when it was outside for a day (they kept the Overland in the showroom).

The service manager at the dealership was able to replace the dash under warranty even though it had expired. She said that because they are such a big dealership they can sometimes do this for good customers.

The labor took almost a week, they have to really take everything apart inside the car to replace the dash. On top of the $1,400 part they quoted me at... the cost with labor would have been ridiculous.
 
#14 ·
curious to see how people are fixing this when jeep doesn't. my 11 has been trying to lift ever since i got it 2 years ago, but it's not getting too much worse. it's really around the defrost vents and behind the gauge cluster in the concave area. if i end up keeping this thing for the long haul, i may end up just ripping it off and having a shop do a suede/alcantara replacement. but, who knows, that's a big 'if'. if i trade it in, i'll target a limited without this dash.

also, i wouldn't hold your breath with jeep cares. in my experience, they do anything but. they'll pacify you for a minute only until you get tired and give up.
 
#16 ·
Heres something you may want to look into to help prevent damage to your dash; I install ceramic window film on all my vehicles to help prevent the UV and heat from damaging the dash. Along with my '17 JGC, I also have an 01 Lexus, 01 Tahoe, and just sold my 04 CTS, all of which I tinted the windshields. They all look like new still to this day, and I live in central Texas with triple digit summer heat. Clear ceramic film is available and is legal in all U.S. states.
 
#19 ·
has anyone opened a case about this and if so how. at the dealership? Mine said they were not able to open a new case and really had no idea what i was talking about and cause its a 12 they just laughed and said MAYBE if it was still under the 3yr. FML.. 1st, & last mopar im thinking. my 92 ford beater has better materials!!!
 
#20 ·
For anyone looking for a possible resolution story, "srtninjausa" on Instagram just won his fight with JeepCare on getting the dash in his '14 SRT completely replaced. It might be worth looking up and possibly contacting him to see what hoops he had to jump through.
 
#21 ·
Sucks...and it seems like manufacturers these days really don't make good dash boards anymore. Jeep's aren't the only ones having these issues either. It also doesn't just affect leather/synthetic topped dashes and it also depends on where you live...especially if you don't go to the extreme and install windshield UV film. I have a limited with the plastic dash and I still put a dash cover on it (fortunately not a simple carpet one though). My previous car (2007 Toyota) had a plastic dash and it suffered from the sun and ultimately got damaged by a repair shop...had to get it replaced under warranty but found out the hard way how cheap they are made and how expensive and labor-intensive it is to fix. Likewise, my wife's previous car (2012 Mazda 3) also had to have a top dash board replaced because it started to separate from the instrument panel. Sucks for the Overland+ Jeep owners but you aren't alone.
 
#25 ·
good luck linda, i wouldn't get your hopes up. maybe reach out to 'jeep cares', but their caring seems to be inconsistent in my experience. i suggest, if you decide to keep it, sourcing a local upholstery shop. to do it right, you might need to remove the dash. it'll be a pain in the ass but it's possible and it will save you a ton of money and time at the shop. they might be able to remove the existing dash wrap and re-glue it.
 
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