Wind noise
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AZDave Just got a call back from the dealership. They have intent to even look at it further since every truck on the lot does it. I have seen this before but never this bad. I only noticed it because I rolled up my fronts and was rolling my backs up. As soon as the fronts closed completely my truck went into a complete shake down. Even with the back glass open it still does it. Guess its something I will have to deal with it. As you stated "who roles around with the rear windows open." Wasn't intended!!!
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Rear window down wind buffeting? Don't know a car that has roll-down rear passenger windows that doesn't do it when the fronts are rolled up. Typical on my Toyota Camry, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Accord Honda Civic, Chevy Malibu, 09 QC Ram, and tiny Benz 190 that was a money pit. If it's got rear passenger side windows that roll down, it's what you get.
I don't have the 'entire truck shaking like it's on washboard roads' likely cuz I know better than to drive around with just the rears rolled down some, even partially (allowing enough oscillation of the window panel). I crack the fronts or roll up the rears till my ears can't feel the pulsing.
If Dodge fixes this, be sure to get your name on a patent.
Meanwhile, back to topic, I have just a little bit of wind noise at 65+, but it's so subtle, especially for a high-profile pickup.
I don't have the 'entire truck shaking like it's on washboard roads' likely cuz I know better than to drive around with just the rears rolled down some, even partially (allowing enough oscillation of the window panel). I crack the fronts or roll up the rears till my ears can't feel the pulsing.
If Dodge fixes this, be sure to get your name on a patent.
Meanwhile, back to topic, I have just a little bit of wind noise at 65+, but it's so subtle, especially for a high-profile pickup.
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When you lower your rear windows and leave the front windows up while driving down the road, that thumping noise you hear is cabin boom. Crack your front windows down a hare and it should go away. Any tightly sealed vehicle will do this, whether it be a car, truck or van.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down or in partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
Last edited by 72combo; Apr 3, 2010 at 02:46 AM.
Champion
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ontario, Canada
When you lower your rear windows and leave the front windows up while driving down the road, that thumping noise you hear is cabin boom. Crack your front windows down a hare and it should go away. Any tightly sealed vehicle will do this, whether it be a car, truck or van.
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down or in partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
