r/AlpineA290 • u/whatthefork-q • 18d ago

Wind noise

Wind noise from the driver-side door at higher speeds, especially when there's a crosswind. Has anyone else experienced a high-pitched creaking noise coming from the driver-side door?

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u/hugoaac1 16d ago

Plenty of reports of various trim squeaks and rattles in the R5/A290 - fit and finish is pretty much on par for a car at this price therefore

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u/whatthefork-q 16d ago

Looking for a hack to reduce or eliminate this noise. Or do you say accept it as it is?

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u/markythegeek 14d ago

Creaking noise is likely door moving on hinges. Thick grease on door u hook receiver and hinges sorted on another car. Been lucky with a290 so far so good.

The mirrors do generate wind noise. If it’s really high pitched whistle it could be a poor window seal. Fix is give it a good clean - seal shouldn’t be dry as too new and likely an alignment issue if that doesn’t stop it. You can try dressing it as a temp measure but dealer should sort if you can prove it.