Rattle noise either driver window or trim

[ozzeran]

Hi all, I'm currently in the 7 day return window for a Type R I just picked up from Carvana. It's a 2024 with 1500 miles on it. There is what seems to be a window rattle that I hear directly to the left of my ear. It happens on most roads so far, I dropped it off for a quick visit at a Honda dealership and guy drove and heard it. He put some insulation or foam around a piece at the top of the door that seemed loose. Unfortunately that was not the problem.

I scoured the Forums here under the issues and couldn't find anything like I'm experiencing. I know car is under warranty but this is most I've ever paid for a car and really didn't expect it. Anyone else had this problem? Sorry I can't be more detailed.

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[jtlctr]

I've read that the seatbelt height adjuster is a common source of rattles. Could that be where your noise is coming from?

 

[ozzeran]

Actually could be, think I remember reading something about that. Just picked it up today and only put 30 miles on it so gonna drive it again tonight and see. Thank you so much, I'll report back.

 

[CTR]

Sounds like the seatbelt adjuster. Adjust it to the highest position and if the noise goes away that's what it is.

 

[ozzeran]

I think I have 2 noises unfortunately, one that has a "rattle" sound from the seat belt adjuster area even with it all the way up, but doesn't happen as often. The main issue is the "ticking" that seems to be in the same area that happens damn near all the time. Or maybe the "ticking" is the adjuster and the rattle could be just the trim.

Ugh, heh. Love this car other than that, I would say I don't really pay much attention to it but I think because car is still new to me. Who knows how it will turn out if I keep it (short of doing the adjuster fix)

 

[Toppyjai]

Definitely the seatbelt height adjuster. I put 2 strips of hockey tape behind the anchor ring to get rid of the annoying rattle.

 

[jvperez]

I know the exact ticking noise you are referring to. Its been driving me insane. I read on a different thread it might be a window trim but I haven't had any luck fixing it. Will be trying the seat belt adjuster and see if that works.

 

[pawnstar]

I think I have 2 noises unfortunately, one that has a "rattle" sound from the seat belt adjuster area even with it all the way up, but doesn't happen as often. The main issue is the "ticking" that seems to be in the same area that happens damn near all the time. Or maybe the "ticking" is the adjuster and the rattle could be just the trim.

Ugh, heh. Love this car other than that, I would say I don't really pay much attention to it but I think because car is still new to me. Who knows how it will turn out if I keep it (short of doing the adjuster fix)

Does the ticking sound like this?

 

[getRIGHT]

+20 on the seatbelt height adjuster. Mine started doing in within the first 600 miles of ownership. Good news is…. it’s a simple fix

 

[Chilly613]

There are a few different fixes for the rattling coming from the seat belt area, here are a few I found.

 

[ozzeran]

Does the ticking sound like this?

No.

Thanks for those videos and folks chiming in!

 

[type r fanatic]

I have a ticking noise that only happens sometimes but it seems to be coming from the front of door panel/window near the dashboard. I tried taking the door panel off and adding some foam tape but no luck fixing it so far

 

[ozzeran]

Didn't drive it yesterday but did some today. If I rest my elbow on the door it stops or gets better. If I press and firmly hold the very top corner of the glass towards the B pillar it goes away.

 

[Ph8ed4life]

Does your car have window visors by any chance? I found an annoying tick/creak noise after I did the install, only with the windows down. I assume the window holds pressure on the visor mounts...which is a bummer, considering cracking the windows while driving is the big benefit of visors

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