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Strange noise coming from my rear spoiler area

15K views 28 replies 16 participants last post by  rocky.bellenger 
#1 ·
Hey guys,

I drive a 2015 Limited 4x4 and have noticed a weird noise coming from my rear tailgate area, I believe specifically from the rear spoiler.

It sounds like a tick tick tick or a drip drip drip. I see nothing leaking or dripping out, at first I thought there might be a leak in the rear washer fluid. But I don't see anything.

Anyone know anything about this? Am I alone?

Thanks in advance.
 
#3 ·
Thanks. I'm bringing mine in for service on a couple other items (grinding noise on my rear liftgate and a nasty squeal on the sunroof vent) on Wednesday. I was hoping there might be a TSM, sounds like I just have to get them to hear it for themselves. Easier said then done.
 
#5 ·
Mine just started doing this. I'm still under my 3-year bumper to bumper. Hope they cover it

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Did anyone get a good answer from the dealer as to why this happens? It was fine for the first 2 years.
 
#6 ·
Hi Mark,

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Kori
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 
#7 ·
Hi Mark,



If you need any assistance during your visit to your Jeep dealership, don't hesitate to let us know!



Kori

Jeep Social Care Specialist


Thank you Kori.

I've recorded the noise that my sunroof makes as well as the hatch. If they're a respectable dealership they will listen to the customer. I'll let you know if I have any problems.

I can't seem to catch the dripping noise on my phone, but as you can see from this thread I'm not the only one with the issue. You don't happen to know of a TSB I can direct the dealership to tomorrow, do you?
 
#9 ·
Well, the dealer is currently taking my sunroof completely out because they understand the problem but can't figure out why it's happening.

And they will be replacing the rear hatch motor to stop the grinding.

They haven't heard the dripping so I told them to drive for 15-20 minutes and when they hit a stop sign/light listen. Hopefully it works and they hear it.
 
#17 · (Edited)
Your not alone. My 14 Overland would make that popping noise in the rear a lot during the warmer days. Super annoying. My 17 has a few noise issues I will be bringing up when I take mine in for the first oil change.
 
#18 ·
Well as I patiently await the parts to repair my Jeep I figured I'd record and share all the noises I am hearing. Perhaps some of you can confirm if the are the same noises.

Maybe our friendly Jeep Cares reps can share these with their engineers so they know what's actually happening in the field as opposed to whatever the dealers report (probably that us drivers a crazy and don't have any real problems).

https://goo.gl/photos/UTLN9HbHNkP5AKfPA

Happy Independence Day!!
 
#19 ·
I have the same issue with my 2014 GC Overland, especially on warm sunny days. It sounds like a joint or some other connection is expanding due to the heat "pop, pop, pop". It does it while driving or parked.

Took it to the dealer last summer and they took off the spoiler to inspect, put it back on and torqued the bolts to specs. It helped for a bit, but slowly came back...until Fall and cool weather basically makes it go away.

Now that the weather is warming up again, Snap, Crackle and Pop have made their return. Very annoying.

The recall they did on the shifter has also created a rattle, but that's for another thread...
 
#20 ·
Both my 14 and now my 17 do this. I haven’t pin pointed the location of the noise but it’s coming from the trunk.
 
#21 · (Edited)
Sevn86, is your noise more noticeable during very slight body roll or is it on rougher road conditions? Get an extra set of hands and get someone to LIGHTLY flex the rear spoiler up and down from the outside and see if that duplicates the noise. Mine drove me nuts as soon as the weather started warming up here. Found the spoiler contacting the rear glass. Made some adjustments and it finally went away.
 
#23 ·
It can be recreated fairly easy. Make sure its parked out of the sun and in a cool spot, parking garage etc. Then drive out into direct sunlight. As the spoiler is expanding it will begin the tick, tick, tick, tick. I think I have found the source, but have not had time to test/resolve. if you look at the lower corners of the spoiler where it meets the glass,, at least in my case, its right up against the edge of the rear glass. I think if you take the spoiler off and use rat tail file and round it a bit more creating a gap, it should fix the problem. Hopefully someday I will get tired of it and take the spoiler off.
 
#24 ·
Hey YTQM, Did you end up following through with rounding the edge of the plastic, and did that work? This tick has been bothering me for years. My dealer actually replaced the entire spoiler back in 2016, but it never took care of that noise completely. It was reduced for a few months, but was right back in full force after that. The dealer didn't know what else to do, and I also didn't follow up with Jeep to try and get a case started. I've got to do something!
 
#27 ·
Themurth,

I have not gone any further. Mine is definitely related to the heating of the spoiler. If i exit my parking garage, the minute I am in full sun the ticking/tapping/creaking starts until the spoiler has expanded due to the heat. I think others have tried to loosen the bolts and adjust to no avail. Sorry I cannot be of more help. I have just gotten used to it for the few minutes it happens.
 
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