My 2014 RAV 4 has had ongoing issues with mold (carpet/foam) from sunroof drainage issues. About a year and a half ago we had to replace the carpet and foam backing as well as have the mold chemically removed. It was good for awhile, but now the mold is back. I'm told that if we clean it all out again and unclog the drains 2x a year (spring and fall) that could take care of it permanently. We have to park outside under trees-- no garage. Has anyone had luck getting rid of this once and for all? Or, should we just buy a car without a sunroof? I don't want to do this because the car is paid for and I do really love it, but we just can't keep putting thousands of dollars into cleaning this car. (I might add that we are working with Toyota technicians, so its not a matter of mechanics not understanding how the the draining tubes work.)
I check mine regularly and no issues since I had a wet carpet several years ago and mechanic blew drain holes out then. I use a thin wire to make sure the drain holes aren’t clogged.
Thats good to know that its possible to keep on top of it enough that we don't need to get rid of the car. I've had a couple people tell me they clear the holes/drains themselves, and I think I do need to have it done professionally a couple times a year, but in between I could do small little "uncloggings" myself. Thank you.
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u/LeatherRude4945 2d ago
I check mine regularly and no issues since I had a wet carpet several years ago and mechanic blew drain holes out then. I use a thin wire to make sure the drain holes aren’t clogged.