WeatherTech Floor Liners****JUNK****

[timtankkiller]

I have a 5th Gen T4R. I also purchased the digital WeatherTech Floor Liners for the front and back. I also got the rear liner for the back of the vehicle.

First: These mats can not absorb moisture of any kind. So if you have snow on your feet, the resulting water and salt will just run off onto the unprotected carpet either in front or in the rear of the vehicle.

Second: The rear cargo liner tore at the seams (6 months old). I went back to Groove Toyota in Denver and they attempted to send the product back to WeatherTech. They (WeatherTech) would not even evaluate the failure because we had no receipt. This is a big Toyota Dealership and they refused them - what do you think they will do to a little consumer like me? Let me see, it was a dealer invoice and that option was not specific to the WeatherTech mat installation. No dice. They refuse to replace, evaluate or credit me for their failure.

Third: The mats get scratched with your shoes and boots, and the dust/dirt gets embedded into the mats. Scrubbing the mats only reveals the deep scratches and blemishes left behind after a good cleaning. So they always look gross, used and dirty.

Forth: Really, they have better marketing material than products. They really are just cheap form fitted pieces of crap, and they do not stand behind their product, unless you have your receipt. Hang on to the receipt as you will return them. Trust me. They are junk.

Please continue to discuss this issue if you experienced the same issues as I. I will then send the CFO the thread so that he can see why sales are not doing so well.

 

[MAD 69]

I wouldn't call the liners junk, just over-priced pieces of plastic that should really cost $30 something, not $120 for just the front.

They are still easy to clean and I know I don't care what my floor looks like as long as it's clean.

 

[kingpin748]

I've owned both WeatherTec and Husky. Personally I think the Weathertec's look a little better initially but in the long run the Husky's are far superior in terms of wearing and the amount of water they hold. I've had them for almost a year now and they aren't scratched up at all.

My Husky's had the same problem on heavy slush days though. The mat would fill up with water and pour out the back between the door and chair and pool under the seat. It probably happened under acceleration. I only noticed when I pulled out the 2nd row mat to wash it and found salt stains on the carpet underneath it.

 

[Awynt]

lol @ the WeatherTech banner ad at the top.

 

[bnekic]

I bought Toyota's all weather mats with cargo mat.

 

[mtbnole]

I bought Toyota's all weather mats with cargo mat.

my dealership said they did not sell anything other than the stock toyota mats, because of that floor mat crap that happened last year.

 

[harper7]

I have a 5th Gen T4R. I also purchased the digital WeatherTech Floor Liners for the front and back. I also got the rear liner for the back of the vehicle.

First: These mats can not absorb moisture of any kind. So if you have snow on your feet, the resulting water and salt will just run off onto the unprotected carpet either in front or in the rear of the vehicle.

Second: The rear cargo liner tore at the seams (6 months old). I went back to Groove Toyota in Denver and they attempted to send the product back to WeatherTech. They (WeatherTech) would not even evaluate the failure because we had no receipt. This is a big Toyota Dealership and they refused them - what do you think they will do to a little consumer like me? Let me see, it was a dealer invoice and that option was not specific to the WeatherTech mat installation. No dice. They refuse to replace, evaluate or credit me for their failure.

Third: The mats get scratched with your shoes and boots, and the dust/dirt gets embedded into the mats. Scrubbing the mats only reveals the deep scratches and blemishes left behind after a good cleaning. So they always look gross, used and dirty.

Forth: Really, they have better marketing material than products. They really are just cheap form fitted pieces of crap, and they do not stand behind their product, unless you have your receipt. Hang on to the receipt as you will return them. Trust me. They are junk.

Please continue to discuss this issue if you experienced the same issues as I. I will then send the CFO the thread so that he can see why sales are not doing so well.

:worthless
Are you sure the ones you have are the Digital fit ones?From the dealer? Are they black,tan or gray?Read alot of complaints about black rubber mats showing scratches.

The carpet underneath is like brand new so they serve their purpose.I love black but not a big fan of the black carpet in the 5ths as they show every bit of dirt along the seats.Liked the gray carpet alot better in my 4th Gen.

Here's mine and I've had them for over a year and close to 30k miles and have no complaints. I clean them with my tire scrub brush when I wash my truck.I have 2 sets though and trade them out as my first set had one of the decals upside down and so they fedex'd me another set for free.Unstuck the decal and put it on right and good to go.

 

[4RunnERD]

I agree with the OP. Online and in magazines the Weathertechs look good, but had an oppurtunity to see some in another 4Runner and wasn't impressed. They looked and felt cheap especially for the price and they were all scratched up with dirt embedded in all the nooks and crannys and this was someone who takes care of their vehicle and keeps it spotless. I am much happier with the rubber all weather 4Runner matts that came in my 06. Even these will probably spill some water though, but with the ridges in them, it might not slosh around as freely in the relatively falt Weathertechs. Its time to wait for a brave soul to plastidip their interioir carpet and see what happens!

 

[Johnny Utah]

i agree that they are expensive. But, i'm happy with my purchase still. It's only been 2 months. Sorry to the OP for having such a ****ty experience. Maybe try contacting them again and not being so angry will help. :hatsoff:

 

[bnekic]

my dealership said they did not sell anything other than the stock toyota mats, because of that floor mat crap that happened last year.

Your dealership is wrong. All weather mats/cargo mat for the 5th gen 4Runner are available again. I added mine at port but you can order them from your parts department.

 

[4RBob]

I've owned both Weathertech and Husky in various vehicles. I have the Weathertech in the 5th Gen and just recently replaced the Husky's in the front of the 4th Gen with Weathertech. The fit was never very good with the Husky's in the front of the 4th Gen. The Weathertech's fit much better. I do think the Husky's wear better over a long period of time. Both do their job catching water/mud/slush/etc. They aren't made to "absorb" water. Go buy some sponges and stick em on top of the mats.

 

[SOMDRUNNER1]

I have had the WeatherTech digital fit mats in my truck for a year. I chose the black mats to match my interior. They still look like new when I clean the dirt and mud off them. The carpet underneath still looks like new. I didn't have issues with snow because I did't allow enough of it to sit on the mats and then melt (and spill onto the carpet). I think you would be hard pressed to find a better fitting mat than the digital fits. I have used these in other vehicles including my wife's F150 and they have all held up well. Some of their applications don't fit as well as the ones for the 5th gen though. I have owned numerous sets of Husky mats and mats from Cabelas, but those did not compare to these. Yes these mats are expensive, but I wouldn't want a lesser product in my truck!

 

[Dispense]

I love my Weathertech DigitalFit mats, front and rear. After 6 months, they still look like new and clean easily. I haven't seen any scratches at all, even with daily combat boot wear.

Any substantial water that collects on the mat, I just lift and it runs straight out the door. Easy.

Fitment is perfect.

Sucks to hear you have had such a bad experience with them!

 

[Whistler RKT]

Are you sure you have the digital fit mats (like in Harpers pic) and not the regular mats? They actually aren't designed to absorb the water, they are designed for the water to pool and then they need to be drained.

My only beef is if it's a snowy day and you get a decent amount of snow melt in the tray, you have to be super careful how you handle the mats so as not to dump the water back onto your carpet.

I've actually had 5 sets of the digital fits in 5 different vehicles and my carpets are all dry and clean.

You do have to wash them as frequently as you wash your car, and I found the black mats show the scratches more than the grey ones.

And the second row mat is almost impossible to remove when it has water pooling in it without losing some on the carpet so I mop up the majority of the second row melt with a cloth.

Also, the little hole in the drivers side mat lets water seep through onto the carpet so I pulled out the plug from the floor and filled the hole with crazy glue. She's super tight in there so no fear of shifting.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience.

 

[Falls]

I went from Husky's to Weathertec's in the 4th gen and now in the 5th . Love em !! work wonders in both out Toyota's .

 

[sp8ball]

Love my WeatherTechs. Sounds like they did their job (pooling water). The DigitalFit Floor Liners have a fantastic fit and finish to them.

Not loving the Husky cargoliner I have.

 

[iMpromptu]

I just ordered the WeatherTech liners today... I hope they are woth the $170.

 

[Mtn.Rush]

I just purchases the digifit for my 2010 limited with black interior. I'm lookin forward to getting these and will report back when installed.

 

[fxoffroad]

Seems odd that the OP only has one post... so it makes me wonder if its some ill-fated attempt undermine MacNeil*/WeatherTech.

Personally I think the WeatherTechs and the Huskys look like cheap-ass crap that belong in a Freightliner or some granny's old vehicle. Especially when compared to the OEM mats* I've had in every vehicle I've owned except for the 4Runner.

No offense to Harper or anyone w/ DigiFit mats... but seriously? no grooves? all that water just pools under your feet?

Until something better comes along or OEM rubber mats are sold again - I'll purchase replacement carpet mats every year or so from Toyota.

*Like these FORD OEM mats I had in my Super Duty.

 

[Canadian144]

Ford does make great floormats! The ones that came standard in our previous 09 F150 FX4 were great. I'm not a fan of the "floor liner" style mats. I just use generic all weather floormats. Never had an issue with them wearing out, and they protect carpets well enough and are deep enough to keep water away from your feet. Every Spring/Fall I take both the rubber mats and carpet mats out, give them and actual carpet a good wash, and never had any issues.