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2016 Rubicon Steering Column Rattle

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My 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock with 9,000 miles, has developed a "rattle" which seems to be coming from the mid to lower area of the steering column enclosed portion (signal lever, key, etc.) or lower portion of the instrument cluster. Only happens when going over very rough roads or a severe bump. I've tried sticking my hands everywhere while it's happening to try and isolate where it's coming from, but have had no luck. Brought it to the dealer, they test drove it, confirmed the noise, but said it "could be so many things", they chose to go no further. Very frustrating on a $48k vehicle.

Anyone else experience anything like this or have any suggestions how my best way to proceed would be? Can't live with this for years. It's really sapping all the driving pleasure out of the vehicle for me! :mad:
 
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My 2013 just started doing this at 28000 miles. Same here, makes me want to dump it. I bought a scope to try and look around in there.. couldn't find anything obvious. It sounds like its coming from inside the instrument cluster. I think its enclosed..

If your dealer wasn't willing to tear it apart, it doesn't say much for Jeep warranty work. I wish I had a service manual...

There's a short thread on this over on WF..

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/dash-rattle-drivers-side-1982610.html

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I sent a note to Jeep/Chrysler. Will keep you posted. VERY FRUSTRATING!! :mad:
 
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They don't need to drive it to replicate. Make a fist, then pound lightly on the top right-side edge of the horn cover with the palm of your fist...

You'll hear it...

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Hi Hollywood,

Sorry to hear about this! If you'd like to PM our page with your VIN I'd be happy to look into this further for you.

Andrea
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 
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Hi Hollywood,

Sorry to hear about this! If you'd like to PM our page with your VIN I'd be happy to look into this further for you.

Andrea
Jeep Social Care Specialist

How about my Jeep? 2013 JKUR 10th Anniversary...

This is unfortunate, not a normal rattle... it sounds like something has come loose in the 10A instrument cluster.

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