Rust spots on lower door

[Ootohere]

Very rare among the 50,000 or less Yeti in the UK.

But if you see one or several in a car park or dealers forecourt with no rust spots that might not be because they never had rust spots,

they may have been dealt with.

So always ask the Dealership if a Skoda Main Dealer to check if Warranty Work was required because of corrosion issues.

Small numbers maybe in percentages, maybe tiny in numbers affected, but a real PITA to those that have a car that has the problem or that 

has had some body shop repaint doors then the corrosion returns.

Edited 9 May, 2017 by Awayoffski

[33q]

28 minutes ago, Awayoffski said:

Very rare among the 50,000 or less Yeti in the UK.

But if you see one or several in a car park or dealers forecourt with no rust spots that might not be because they never had rust spots,

they may have been dealt with.

So always ask the Dealership if a Skoda Main Dealer to check if Warranty Work was required because of corrosion issues.

Small numbers maybe in percentages, maybe tiny in numbers affected, but a real PITA to those that have a car that has the problem or that 

has had some body shop repaint doors then the corrosion returns.

Yes...see my post above

 

My car was returned to repairers. My supplying dealer declared the repairing dealer should honour the repair warranty. They did...without issue....and quickly

 

Not ideal....but 'we are where we are'!

 

The repair lasted 2 years and only a tiny bit on one door returned. I think I will swap to a Karoq next year so hopefully it will see out my tenure and beyond

[JossyB]

Yep, same problem here. June 2015 Jungle Green Yeti Outdoor with rust bubbles / blisters on all 4 doors. I first noticed them a couple of months ago - reported it to the dealer but never had chance to take it in yet. I've got photos and video pre - bubbles bursting.  Not good at all.  They are all on the lower part of the doors.  There are about 8 or 9 in total.

Edited 9 May, 2017 by JossyB

[137699]

On ‎08‎/‎05‎/‎2017 at 21:51, bigjohn said:

 

Does this affect all Yetis?

 

Was keeping my eye on any Yeti run-out model bargains (althought there don't seem to be any!) but the rust issue is putting me off.

 

Is this due to paint thickness (as per Dacia Duster which also had a rust problem) or is it the metal quality / galv?

 

My old Octavia has no painted (already water based at this age) body rust at 16 years old - I've rustproofed front subframe and rear torsion suspension arm though!. My previous 2003 Superb I was starting to rust on sills/wheelarches though. The 2014 Superb II is immaculate thus far

 

It's not actually rust. It is zinc inclusions in the galvanising layer that reacts with the paint causing blisters to appear.

Pretty sure ALL Yeti's seem to suffer it. Mine is a 2014 model and had it. In the dealer when I checked we found 2015 models with the beginnings of it.

 

Worth mentioning it only seems to affect the lower sections of the doors - nowhere else.

[kenfowler3966]

Well it's certainly rusty on my 2014 car front bottom corner is offside rear door.

[docc]

Not a sign of it so far on a 2014. But it is garaged.

[muddyboots]

1 hour ago, kenfowler3966 said:

Well it's certainly rusty on my 2014 car front bottom corner is offside rear door.

Definite rust on mine too, both front doors, just on the trailing edge where it meets the rubber seal of the rear door.

Not very much though, and it doesn't seem to spread. You can't see it when the doors are closed.

Edited 10 May, 2017 by muddyboots

[175GDY]

This is where I found the bubbles on my Yeti in 2014.
Time for a new inspection, I guess?
 

[dbg400]

I've just taken my '12 Yeti in for its five year/60,000 mile service (rolled over to 60K as I pulled onto the drive last night) and had an interesting discussion with the service engineer about the rust on the doors. This is on the bottom of the  leading edge of both rear doors, and the bottom trailing edge of the driver's door (the same one that was resprayed under warranty two years ago due to zinc inclusion issues under the bump strip). He took one look and said it was a known issue, and down to a manufacturing defect. The seal between the front & rear doors is too rigid and too tight, and causes wear of the door edges that touch it. Apparently this isn't covered under the paint warranty, and is only in the standard three year warranty. I've got the five year extended warranty, bought as an option when placing the order, so we'll see if they honour that! The service chap said I'm not the only one with the issue, and they'll fight the case (they want the work and the money for it) with VW UK, but it's not going to be quick... If accepted it's more likely to be replaced doors, than a prep and respray, as the depth of rust can mean it just resurfaces later.

[Ootohere]

No fighting the case required.

The Specialist can come and examine and do the report and Skoda UK are going to have to rectify the 'known issue'.

Why would your Dealership Employees try to turn it into some big deal?

 

Have they got the Body Shop at the Dealership, and did the Technician from there not come and check it?

Did they take photographs?

[dbg400]

It was one of the specialists who checked it and photos were taken but they have to get agreement from VW UK (why them and not Skoda UK I don't know). My local dealer (was Benfield, now Lookers) said they couldn't do anything as they no longer had access to a paintshop (they'd fallen out with the local VW body shop that did my door), so the assessment was at D.M. Keith in Leeds**. What seems to be the distinction is that the paintwork hasn't failed, but has been degraded by a design fault in another component - splitting hairs as far as I can see, but that's what they've been told trying to get this sorted for others. 

 

** Which seems to be huge now. I bought my Octavia there in 2003, and was last there six years ago. Didn't recognise the place.

[silver1011]

Another rusty Yeti complaint, this time on social media (Facebook).

 

Look at the comments, diluted Skoda UK's attempt to promote the Kodiaq somewhat 

 

 

[freedie]

Mispost

 

Edited 9 December, 2017 by freedie
2 Yetis for some time now

[silver1011]

Just saw this in Sainsbury's car park in York today.

 

A 2009 (59) Yeti, very much unloved looking at its overall condition. Still a very unpleasant sight...

 

 

I'm assuming it's lived a rural life spending a lot of time on rough roads, the missing foils have taken their toll on this 9 year old Yeti.

 

The rust spot on the trailing edge of the door could easily be from fair wear and tear, the rust spot under the window frame could however collaborate the theory that Yeti's of a certain era are poorly protected.

 

At least it's had new rear discs recently 

 

Edited 16 September, 2018 by silver1011

[WelshYeti]

Just to put my 2 pence in... I have a 2012 4x4 Yeti, I have the tiniest bit of rust coming on the offside rear door, and a small blister on the nearside drivers door. 

 

Not overly worried at this point, it's very well looked after (I'm a detailer for the ambulance service) , and a lot less rusty than two of my friends pre-facelifts (2009 and 2011).

 

Luck of the draw I guess? 

 

Hoping to change her for a face-lift 4x4 in the next couple of years anyway so fingers crossed it stays at bay. 

 

Adam. 

 

[pinkpanther]

1 minute ago, WelshYeti said:

Just to put my 2 pence in... I have a 2012 4x4 Yeti, I have the tiniest bit of rust coming on the offside rear door, and a small blister on the nearside drivers door. 

 

Not overly worried at this point, it's very well looked after (I'm a detailer for the ambulance service) , and a lot less rusty than two of my friends pre-facelifts (2009 and 2011).

 

Luck of the draw I guess? 

 

Hoping to change her for a face-lift 4x4 in the next couple of years anyway so fingers crossed it stays at bay. 

 

Adam. 

 

I'm afraid the facelift is similarly afflicted, as my white 2014 4x4 has 4 zinc inclusions.

 

I did get a door painted under warrantly on my previous (pre-facelift white Yeti) but haven't pursued it this time as I'm now having the car serviced outside the main-dealer network.

[Ootohere]

Lucky of the draw is different from rust / corrosion that appears in the same positions or vehicles because of error in design / manufacturing.

The Yeti rust spots are from a known issue that is not as with rust on a Citigo, Fabia, Octavia or Superb.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/270263-paint-blisters-on-doors 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/366353-paint-blisters-zinc-inclusion

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/367743-vag-12-year-corrosion-scam-on-yeti

 

Many do ignore or just leave which obviously is why there are a few buying a used car that then gets the rust that might have had just a Smart Repair carried out at a dealership / trader. ie Kerb Side auto's touch up.

Edited 17 September, 2018 by Offski

[WelshYeti]

22 minutes ago, pinkpanther said:

I'm afraid the facelift is similarly afflicted, as my white 2014 4x4 has 4 zinc inclusions.

 

I did get a door painted under warrantly on my previous (pre-facelift white Yeti) but haven't pursued it this time as I'm now having the car serviced outside the main-dealer network.

 

That's good to know, thanks for that. I'll bear it in mind when I change. 

 

5 minutes ago, Offski said:

Lucky of the draw is different from rust / corrosion that appears in the same positions or vehicles because of error in design / manufacturing.

The Yeti rust spots are from a known issue that is not as with rust on a Citigo, Fabia, Octavia or Superb.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/270263-paint-blisters-on-doors 

Many do ignore or just leave which obviously is why there are a few buying a used car that then gets the rust that might have had just a Smart Repair carried out at a dealership / trader. ie Kerb Side auto's touch up.

 

My apologies, I didn't realise that it was such a widespread issue, although come to think of it, the rust on my friend's 2011 yeti is towards the top of one of the rear doors, towards the filler flap, whereas mine and the 2009 one are more towards the bottom, i.e under the bump strips. 

 

Pretty annoying either way. Luckily it doesn't detract to much from the car, which I think is fantastic overall. 

[Sad555]

I’m a big critic of this subject and always had the fear of it happening to my yeti as having owned a few rust buckets many years ago (non Skoda)it was a bit of a pet hate that after all these years it still happens BUT if manufacturers own up and do the right thing in covering the repair without argument fair enough but it appears that some Skoda dealers handle the issue fairly and correct whilst others fight tooth and nail to make it as difficult to repair under warranty ,it might save them a few bob but for me it’s a case of NEVER buying that brand again so ££££££ lost in sales.After saying all this and owning a white Yeti for over 4 years and anways double checking for any issues after cleaning the car I can say that I dodged the bullet and never had any corrosion issues so I think I was one of the lucky ones.

[stevewise]

My claim was rejected due to not having it's last 2 services done at a Skoda Garage and the main dealers that serviced it all failed to do the body inspection properley , , as a side note to this the VW Body center inspecting the car for Skoda quoted over £2500 to paint the 4 doors , local body specialist quoted £445 to paint the bottom of the doors with a guarantee against return rusting for as long as i own the car 

[Ootohere]

Take that guarantee. That is some guarantee for them to give with a Yeti.

 

Skoda have said this before about body inspections. 

Get the Terms & Conditions requiring the Body Inspection.

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/449289-door-corner-rust

 

 

The Approved Repairer / Main Dealers are their Approved Main Dealerships.

They know which Dealerships failed to carry out Body Inspections and still are even today, they can take action, or you can.

http://skoda.co.uk/finance-and-offers/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed

See what they are supposed to do, Body, Glass etc inspected.

 

When there were Service Books the page after the service had the Body Inspection page.  Skoda did away with those Service Books,

but the Body inspection was to still be done on the Palm Top or however.

 

So Skoda have tried on before the 'No bi-annual body inspection or Annual body inspection, but this is Zinc Inclusion and they knew about it in 2012, 2013, 2014 and the TPI should have been with Dealerships, Master Techs and the Service Desk employees ensuring they checked for the corrosion.

Edited 19 September, 2018 by Offski