Has anyone else got the problem of leaking fluid from the hydraulic struts that help open/close the rear hatch?

Changed a few because of this.

What causes the leakage? Just wear and tear (would doubt less than 3yrs use would break them) or do seals fail?

Steve

Hi

Yes I changed a few for warranty

Is your car still in warranty?

Sarah

Yes the car has just 10k on the clock and a little over a year old.

So thought I would get them changed next year.

(Keep wiping the excess oil off)

Just wondered if others had the same problem and the replacements were now leak free?

Has anyone else got the problem of leaking fluid from the hydraulic struts that help open/close the rear hatch?

Get them changed under warranty, in theory 5 minute job but be very, very sure the dealer supports the tailgate when he changes them...see my threads from last year, sh.it happens:-

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia/tailgate-woe-salutary-warning/42155/

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia/tailgate-rear-screen-shatter-fixed/43092/