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Rattle from top forward edge of passenger door.

2.1K views 3 replies 2 participants last post by  HeyChris  
#1 ·
The rattle only happens when off road and the trail is very rough. Amazingly that is the only rattle there is.
Has anybody else noticed this when off road? Maybe "they all do it". Usually that is the refrain.
Subaru might have a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). If somebody knows of one I will mention it to my Service Advisor.
Haven't found anything loose so it may be inside the door. Made sure it wasn't any of my stuff.
If this is not a know issue then I won't worry about it.
The rattles in my Trailhawk are a lot worse.
 
#2 ·
My Subaru dealer doesn't know what it is. They checked for off road damage and did a Multi-point inspection and didn't find anything. (It was free). If I drive offroad carefully, only on my Tree Farm, I should be ok.
There is another new Thread about a rattle with the A/C ON, I'll have to check for that.
I did hear a slight rattle sometimes pulling into a parking lot, I am just listening for it more now.
At least they gave me a $3 discount on touch up paint, only paid $27. I'll probably need it.
 
#3 ·
Rattle fixed. My Subaru Service Director drove me around in a bumpy nearby field and it didn't rattle.
He discovered the passenger seat belt buckle was twisted around and hitting the door frame when nobody was sitting in the seat.
My Subaru dealership is 5 star rated on dealerrater.com and is doing a really good job of answering my questions. Just need to find the right person.