Mysterious stain on the sides of the third row

[Nytimes770]

Any idea what could have caused this? I doubt the vehicle was like this when I purchased this. I just took possession last week. This is one both sides of the third row. It appears to be water stains/spots. The seats and floor seem to be fine. It had been raining a lot last week and I drove thru some and also had it parked outside for a few hours. Could there be a leak somewhere?

 

[Randy Schmidt]

Looks like water that dried. You have to have leak...

 

[Black]

Sure the rear vents did not get left open?
Though that sure is a lot of crystallization for just rain water. The rectangular cubby is almost completely crystalized.

I would sit back there while in a car wash. Check the headliner. And the seals around the rear window.

 

[Deadman]

Sunroof?

 

[Nytimes770]

No sunroof in this car

 

[Nytimes770]

Sure the rear vents did not get left open?
Though that sure is a lot of crystallization for just rain water. The rectangular cubby is almost completely crystalized.

I would sit back there while in a car wash. Check the headliner. And the seals around the rear window.

What are you exactly referring to when you say rear vents. Do the side windows open?

 

[aggiegrad05]

What are you exactly referring to when you say rear vents. Do the side windows open?

They did on gens 1, 2, and 3. But not on 4.

 

[George R]

Could be water/soap residue left over from window tint.

 

[Black]

They did on gens 1, 2, and 3. But not on 4.

Did not realize they got rid of the rear vents.

 

[Artie]

Could be water/soap residue left over from window tint.

I’m betting this is the answer if he did, in fact, get tint in the rear. Otherwise, that’s one heck of a leak!