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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 07:56 AM
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Question Sticky Door

Curious to know if anyone has had a similar problem. Whenever it rains or excessive moisture condition (melting snow, car wash etc..) my driver's side, rear door sticks. See video.
All other doors function properly and there's been no trauma to the vehicle. It's a 2020 Defender, currently has 13K miles. Problem started at around 9K miles.
I haven't taken it to the dealer yet, but plan on doing so in the next month or so. My initial thought is that one of the door seals must be comprised??
If you had a similar problem, what was the solution?
Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 10:03 AM
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2020 110 400SE and the rear drivers door is a bear to open. Kids in the back seat have a very hard time opening it from the inside. Have tried some rubber seal lubricant, and that help about 30%. Need to find time to have the dealer look at it. Let me know what you find out.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 11:13 AM
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Yes, I have this same issue. Started many months ago -- 2021 110 X-Dynamic HSE with 12k miles. I have been building a list of complaints including this one (all minor) for an eventual dealership visit. Curious to know what anyone finds out.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2022 | 07:44 AM
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Hello All,
Got the issue fixed! It was a defective trim part. The dealer told me there is a bulletin issued by LR for this problem. The dealer had the car for about a week. Mainly because the part took a few days to arrive. Once received, it took them a couple hours to install. See attached photo for the part info.


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Old Apr 19, 2022 | 10:13 AM
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2020 D110S with 21k miles -- I have the exact same issue in exactly the same place. It has been going on for months.

I will print out the correct part number and make a warranty claim when I get around to it. THANKS FOR SHARING THE DETAILS

Here is the technical bulletin direction steps for those interested......

 
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Old Oct 21, 2023 | 05:35 PM
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I've been going crazy with this issue on my '23MY Carpathian Defender. Rear drivers door is a PITA to open and I feel like I'm going to tear the door handle off when it rains.
I've left several messages with my service Dept but have yet to have a call back. (they must not need the $$).
I'll be calling until I get someone on Monday!!!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2023 | 05:37 PM
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2022 rear driver side door sticks all the time. Didn't know it was a known issue. I'll be taking it in soon. Thanks for the info.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2023 | 06:18 PM
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Same thing here on mine. MY ‘22, drivers side rear door. Also was not aware it was a known issue, I will be requesting a repair soon.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2023 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jimshadow
I've been going crazy with this issue on my '23MY Carpathian Defender. Rear drivers door is a PITA to open and I feel like I'm going to tear the door handle off when it rains.
I've left several messages with my service Dept but have yet to have a call back. (they must not need the $$).
I'll be calling until I get someone on Monday!!!
Can someone explain to me how is there a service bulletin dated 2020 with instructions to correct this known flaw and MY23 cars are still being delivered with the defective part/installation? Seems unbelievable to me, but maybe (just maybe) there is an explanation out there...
 
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Old Nov 2, 2023 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 21V
Hello All,
Got the issue fixed! It was a defective trim part. The dealer told me there is a bulletin issued by LR for this problem. The dealer had the car for about a week. Mainly because the part took a few days to arrive. Once received, it took them a couple hours to install. See attached photo for the part info.


Part for sticky door
That's a very decent response from the dealer, lucky you.
 
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