Carwash (with sunroof)

[RocktMtnWay_406]

Has anyone had any issues going through carwash with 4th gen? Just picked up my 2025 and have a membership to a local carwash but my prior truck didn't have a sunroof. It has one set of overhead extremely high-pressure water jets that makes me a little nervous.

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[astroboy]

Has anyone had any issues going through carwash with 4th gen? Just picked up my 2025 and have a membership to a local carwash but my prior truck didn't have a sunroof. It has one set of overhead extremely high-pressure water jets that makes me a little nervous.

You should be good. I have a carwash membership too. I have the "touch free" option, so I get high pressure water instead of those brushes. Zero issue. Even my OEM tonneau cover is holding up pretty well despite the pressure from washing.

 

[Baltimore]

Over 20 years with Toyotas with sunroofs. As long as it's closed never once had an issue or so much as a drip inside. It's as sealed as your doors when closed.

 

[24TacomaGirl]

Wash weekly via my own subscription, and no issues. As others have said, “as long as it’s closed, you should be good”!

Enjoy the clean truck!

 

[CyberTaco]

Has anyone had any issues going through carwash with 4th gen? Just picked up my 2025 and have a membership to a local carwash but my prior truck didn't have a sunroof. It has one set of overhead extremely high-pressure water jets that makes me a little nervous.

I've no problems going through the car wash with mine. I probably go through about twice a week.

 

[WhakoDog]

I've washed my '24 Limited a lot since I got it in November, and it's been wet and muddy most of the spring, no issues at all. Tonneau leaks a little, but the sunroof is dry.

 

[RocktMtnWay_406]

Wow, OK thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I won't worry about that anymore.

 

[gpburdell]

If the 4th gen is like the 3rd and other models, there's a drip tray under the edges of the sunroof and drains at the front. Any bit of water that comes past the sunroof should drain.

Be sure to add checking the sunroof drains to your periodic maintenance - once a year or so open the sunroof and pour some water into each drain - it should flow freely down and out behind the front wheel. If it doesn't, fish some weedwhacker line through to clear the tubing.

 

[RocktMtnWay_406]

This is great advice. I have a co-worker with a 3rd Gen where these drains failed . Thank you, I'll look into this.

 

[CanyonFisherSummitSeeker]

If the 4th gen is like the 3rd and other models, there's a drip tray under the edges of the sunroof and drains at the front. Any bit of water that comes past the sunroof should drain.

Be sure to add checking the sunroof drains to your periodic maintenance - once a year or so open the sunroof and pour some water into each drain - it should flow freely and out behind the front wheel. If it doesn't fish some weedwhacker line through to clear the tubing.

Great advice. Have had a RAV4 and a GS300 where those got clogged. Definitely on my list for any car with a sunroof. Happy I don’t have one on the Tacoma if I’m being honest even though they are really nice to have. But yeah, solid advice here.

 

[Airborne]

This made me chuckle alittle not at your issue but my son recently a new TRD Offroad owner, went through car wash with his sliding rear window open, lmao i felt drops hitting me….oh shit my rear window……………ahhh i was laughing.
David

 

[goin2drt]

Nope. Run mine through 1-2 times a week for about a year.

 

[CyberTaco]

Great advice. Have had a RAV4 and a GS300 where those got clogged. Definitely on my list for any car with a sunroof. Happy I don’t have one on the Tacoma if I’m being honest even though they are really nice to have. But yeah, solid advice here.

I had a 2018 RAV4 that had the sunroof drains get clogged and the overflow ran into the passenger side A-pillar. RAVs had other drain problems, too. Design flaws that they know about and don't care to correct. I'll be sure to periodically check mine on the new truck, also.

 

[cswitz]

If the 4th gen is like the 3rd and other models, there's a drip tray under the edges of the sunroof and drains at the front. Any bit of water that comes past the sunroof should drain.

Be sure to add checking the sunroof drains to your periodic maintenance - once a year or so open the sunroof and pour some water into each drain - it should flow freely down and out behind the front wheel. If it doesn't, fish some weedwhacker line through to clear the tubing.

I’ve been taking my 24 through about twice a week too, and recently I’ve gotten a couple dribbles through the sunroof for the first time. That’s helpful advice to check before next wash, thanks! Also I have been using the sunroof more with spring weather and it’s very possible I didn’t hold the button down long enough when closing it.

I had my 3rd gen for about 6 years and don’t recall this happening, but it definitely could be a drain issue on my 24. I haven’t looked.

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