Fabric roofs are prone to failure, and there is no way to repair them.

Update: Motor1.com reader has a tip that may help Liberty owners. He reported that the staff at Global Auto Mall, North Plainfield in New Jersey is very familiar with this problem and may be able help.

The Sky Slider roof was an option for the Jeep Liberty in those days. It was a large, folding fabric roof that could be used as a powered sunroof. Although it was great when it worked, it gained a bad reputation for being finicky about wind noise, leaks and other issues. In 2012, the Liberty was removed from the Jeep line-up. However, a new report by NBC6 in Miami states that owners are unable to fix this common problem. It appears that replacement parts are not available.

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Although the report does not identify which parts are no longer available, a spokesperson for Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles confirmed that part number 68055315AF was no more available. A quick search at factorychryslerparts.com shows that part number is for the entire sliding roof frame and the roof itself. According to the spokesperson, the original supplier of the part was no longer in business. FCA was contacted to verify the authenticity of the statement. A spokesperson confirmed that the report is accurate.

Even worse is the fact that there are no aftermarket repair options. If you have a Jeep Liberty equipped with the fabric Sky Slider roof, and it experiences major damage, you will now own an SUV without a roof. This might work well for an older Wrangler with a weatherproof inside, but it doesn’t make sense for kids who are going to school in a Liberty without a roof.

Manufacturers often stop making replacement parts for vehicles within a short time. The newest Jeep Liberty is 7 years old. However, in an age where used cars are on average 11 years old, this is a very young vehicle. It’s not surprising that there are no repair options for the Liberty, considering the issues with the option during production.