Windshield Area Rattle

[4Rums]

Update here as this issue is still a mystery. I’ve learned the noise seems to occur when the temperature drops below 50 degrees. The last 3 times it reappeared it was a cold, raw and rainy day. It’s never occurred during warm weather. I think it has something to do with the windshield seal, I told the dealer I’ll pursue it with them in the fall when we have steady colder weather. Going to suggest they consider pulling the windshield.

The noise coming from the corner of the windshield on my Limited was caused by the issue described in this thread. It was most annoying in cold weather too. A squeaking/crackling noise resolved

 

[rblt]

We had that exact symptom show up 3-4 years ago after a long trip from Vancouver, BC to Portland, OR.
After a lengthy trial and error session, I eventually pressed hard on the black windshield plastic molding on the lower right exterior as if to reseat it and that seems to have worked. I think I may have repeated the process only once in the past 3-4 years.

Presumably a certain cadence of vibration, section strips on concrete highway, etc. may have unseated some cosmetic plastic bits?

Been hearing a rattle similar to a loose screw near the lower right passenger side windshield area. Some days it’s very noticeable, others it’s not. Dealer has it now for the 2nd time to try and resolve it. No rhyme or reason as to why it’s noticeable sometimes and then it’s quiet. Did it the entire ride to the dealer but upon arrival when they rode with me it quieted right down. They have heard it, problem is, it wasn’t a service tech. (Service manager & sales rep). Not sure if it’s inside or outside. Dealer has it now, a tech is going to drive it to try and get it to act up. Figured I’d put it out her just in case someone else may be experiencing something like this. No TSB found. Our new 21 Nightshade we’re trying to enjoy but this annoying issue is dampening it. Just hit 1000 on it and nearly a third of that is going back and forth to the dealer to resolve.

 

[Tedward]

Unfortunately the noise we’re hearing is different than the one described in the post shared, thanks though. What we hear sounds like a loose screw or something similar rattling against glass. As mentioned, colder temps seem to trigger it. I have audio of it and shared it with the dealer. Going to wait until the fall to work with them on resolving.

 

[DocHalsey]

Hey Tedward (the Tedward?) - did you ever get a resolution here?

Just picked up a 23 SR5 Premium and have an intermittent rattle in the passenger dashboard area.

 

[Dzldust]

I have the same problem but mine starts after a light rain and sounds like pebbles knocking around .Happens between 40-65mph.Never when it’s dry out only during a light drizzle .I’m messing with it now trying to track it down.Has done it since brand new,everything looks secure and nothing loose so far that I’ve found