Rattles are driving me nuts.

[kev2069667]

I've taken apart the b pillar twice so there is nothing rattling there as far as I can tell.
There's a rattle from behind the steering wheel over rough pavement that happens more when it's cold out.
The most annoying one is right by my ear it sounds like. A constant buzzing like an old mechanical hard drive that is on its last legs. it can be heard towards the end of the video and is much more pronounced and annoying in person.
I'm gonna take it to the dealer when I have the time but it's driving me nuts.
I love this car but I don't know if I could live with this for another 10 years.
My 9th gen had a rattle from the glove box at 70k miles that was easily fixed, other than that the car is solid.
The amount of rattles and buzzing from the interior of this car is something I wouldn't expect from a versa, let alone a car that costs almost 30k USD.
If anyone has any advice or tips or tricks for these rattles please let me know.

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[kanav]

I have the exact same rattle, took apart the dashboard once so far, no solutions yet
Only happens in cold weather, goes away after 30 min of driving or if it's warm out
Going to take apart the dash again in a few weeks and try again

 

[kev2069667]

I have the exact same rattle, took apart the dashboard once so far, no solutions yet
Only happens in cold weather, goes away after 30 min of driving or if it's warm out
Going to take apart the dash again in a few weeks and try again

Exactly describes my experience too. I got the buzzing rattle fixed. Turns out it was the headliner. Someone on the civic 11 forum helped me out there.
Nobody seems to know where the under steering wheel rattle is. It's hard to tell when you're trying to figure it out and drive at the same time. Lol
Let us know what you find! Thanks!

 

[sackofcheese]

Exactly describes my experience too. I got the buzzing rattle fixed. Turns out it was the headliner. Someone on the civic 11 forum helped me out there.
Nobody seems to know where the under steering wheel rattle is. It's hard to tell when you're trying to figure it out and drive at the same time. Lol
Let us know what you find! Thanks!

How did you fix that one? Mine has a similar buzz

 

[CTRgo]

i had similar rattle in the trim of the dash, it goes away if you put a piece of cloth or felt to kill vibrations

 

[kev2069667]

How did you fix that one? Mine has a similar buzz

The headliner was buzzing from right above my head pretty much, coming from between the oh sh!t handle and the moon roof. I could tell where it was at by applying pressure while driving and the rattle would stop completely.
To fix it I put the moon roof back, grabbed the headliner from the moonroof opening and pulled down. It gave me enough room to stuff a piece of microfiber where the rattling was coming from. I did this to the passenger side too.

 

[kev2069667]

i had similar rattle in the trim of the dash, it goes away if you put a piece of cloth or felt to kill vibrations

Where exactly would you say the dash rattle was? Mine comes and goes from time to time but happens more when it's cold. Feels like it's to the lower left of the steering wheel kick panel. When I apply a bit of pressure there it stops.

 

[CTRgo]

So my rattle came from the left seam of the dash where the door closes. Theres 2 plastic pieces that join there and whenever it rattled id hold it with my finger and it would stop.

 

[kev2069667]

Thanks CTRgo. I'll have to push there and see if that's where my rattle is next time it acts up!

 

[RickyJeezus]

I've had more than a few rattles in my FK8...have you guys tried taking it to the dealership? I got all mine taken care of there, it's under warranty.

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