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Old 07-27-2007, 09:23 PM
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Sunroof rattle

I have a minor rattle coming from my sunroof. Anyone else have this problem?
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Old 08-19-2007, 02:29 PM
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My rattle is coming from the roof rails, right as they meet with the forward slope of the roof, on both sides. As you gain speed, air flows under the leading edge, like an airfoil. This sets up a vibration that gets pretty radical as you continue to travel. I have taken it to the dealer and they too do not understand what is happening. They have forwarded the problem to Chrysler Engineering for review. But you know how that goes!

Has anyone else experienced this? Has anyone come up with a fix?

Love my Nitro. It is black and looks Awesome. I have the 24c upgrade to the SXT plus 17" tires and rims. Also added the "U-Connect" and it works well. I am using two phones on it all the time and I am learning it.

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Old 08-19-2007, 07:51 PM
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My rattle is coming from the roof rails, right as they meet with the forward slope of the roof, on both sides. As you gain speed, air flows under the leading edge, like an airfoil. This sets up a vibration that gets pretty radical as you continue to travel. I have taken it to the dealer and they too do not understand what is happening. They have forwarded the problem to Chrysler Engineering for review. But you know how that goes!

Has anyone else experienced this? Has anyone come up with a fix?

Love my Nitro. It is black and looks Awesome. I have the 24c upgrade to the SXT plus 17" tires and rims. Also added the "U-Connect" and it works well. I am using two phones on it all the time and I am learning it.

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Once your dealer finally gets back with you, they will tell you the current fix is to replace the factory double-sided 3M tape with a new piece. Reportedly, they are working on something more permanent.
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Old 08-25-2007, 09:17 PM
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My rattle is from bumps, not speed.
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Old 08-29-2007, 06:15 PM
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I have a '07 R/t with the same noise. I'm waiting for the better fix.
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Old 09-02-2007, 10:01 AM
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Rattle fix

My sunroof rattle was fixed by the dealer. They dropped the headliner and found a broken rivet and 2 screws that were loose. Its been fine since last week of July and over 2000 mi. It took them a couple of hours, but covered by warranty.
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Old 09-08-2007, 02:08 PM
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Talking roof rack rattle

I have the same rattle , noticed it happening around 110 km hr , pulled over and found the rubber seal of the roof pulling off. Fixed this problem still there. Fouind the roof rack to be loose. Took it to the dealership , they have sent out for new roof racks , when installed will see how it goes. They tell me that I should not be driving at 160 km hr , I say the speedo says more.
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Old 09-08-2007, 02:10 PM
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I have the same rattle , noticed it happening around 110 km hr , pulled over and found the rubber seal of the roof pulling off. Fixed this problem still there. Fouind the roof rack to be loose. Took it to the dealership , they have sent out for new roof racks , when installed will see how it goes. They tell me that I should not be driving at 160 km hr , I say the speedo says more.
Just out of curiosity, how much is 110 and 160 km hr in MPH?
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Old 09-10-2007, 10:31 PM
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110 kmh is about 70 mph and 160 is 100 mph I have had it up to 190 kmh she really sarts shakin then. going to purchase some new tires see if it helps
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Old 09-11-2007, 07:47 PM
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I have a minor rattle coming from my sunroof. Anyone else have this problem?
I have the same rattle. It is the roof rails as other mentioned.

There is a TSB on this and it is covered under warranty. I'm bringing mine to the dealer for a fix, you should too.
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