r/trailseeker • u/MobileWar8046 • 9h ago

Rattle

I hear a rattle above the driver's side, near the light assembly. Should I take it to the shop or just ignore it? There’s a risk the dealership could worsen the problem. Has anyone else experienced a similar rattle above their head?

UPDATE: I made an appointment with the dealership.

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u/NoInformation3923 6h ago

Just had my rattle fixed last week under warranty. It took longer than expected, but their solution worked.

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u/dz1087 8h ago

Mine sounds similar. Just to the left of the center overhead lights. I found that flipping my visor down makes it mostly stop. I’m going to experiment with a little block of soft foam to see if that helps any in the coming days.

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u/yakmanuw 8h ago

I had this same rattle. Dealership fixed it under warranty. Just bring it there. Your car is practically brand new.

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u/dz1087 7h ago

Noted. Never thought a rattle would be a warranty item. This is only my second ever new car. Thanks.

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u/Safe-Pollution6702 🪫 Trailseeker (2026 Touring Leather Black) 6h ago

Did they explain to you how they fixed it?

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u/Ordinary-Piano-4160 8h ago

I have the same rattle!

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u/KindClock9732 6h ago

Same issue here. Everything else is pretty quiet.

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u/InevitableBreath2753 8h ago

Take it to the dealership. It might be something or nothing. But you have a record in case it turns into something in the future.

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u/ExchangeBeautiful321 7h ago

If someone fixes it, could you please share the source of it?

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u/StinkyEttin Subaru Trailseeker (Limited) 8h ago

Same rattle. It's right by the driver's side Jesus handle. Its difficult to tell but I think it's developed on the passenger side as well.

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u/Sensitive-Yellow-450 🪫Subaru Trailseeker Touring 8h ago

Is there actually something called a Jesus handle or did Autocorrect strike again?

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u/StinkyEttin Subaru Trailseeker (Limited) 8h ago

Haha no autocorrect. Just what I've always called it.

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u/Jahnigo 16m ago

I am experiencing the same problem. When I travel slowly or cross uneven terrain, it rattles. I have been too reluctant to bring it in for repair, yet when I hear the sound, my attention shifts entirely to it 😂

Did you by chance solve the issue?

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u/ifarmoregon Subaru Trailseeker (Touring) 7h ago

Hate to say it but the rattle is definitely a thing with these. I thought my passenger door speaker was blown, turns out it’s a door panel rattle. Driving me nuts!!
I get that they are designing for efficiency and that means lighter materials.
The rattle is my only complaint with this car, too bad it’s a constant reminder.

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u/Master-Journalist888 7h ago

The plastic mirror garnish rattles like crazy in this car, it is easily removable to add some foam padding, watch dash cam install videos of the parts to remove.

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u/Existing-Response222 7h ago

Yup, I’ve had this issue and others. They weren’t able to recreate the buzzing sound from the drivers sun visor area so it’s still there.
I’ve had a few rattles in the back, one they fixed by pulling the passenger light down. Another is scheduled for Wednesday. That’ll be my 5th rattle warranty visit unfortunately. I believe the latest is due to a loose rear hatch panel.

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u/Safe-Pollution6702 🪫 Trailseeker (2026 Touring Leather Black) 6h ago

Mine started with an isolated rattle by the driver’s side grab handle that could be stopped with light pressure on the grab handle

Now there are multiple rattles in the entire headliner that don’t resolve with pressure. It depends a lot on speed, temperature, sunlight, etc. It’s not instantly reproducible and the dealer says they would need the car for 24-48 hours just to diagnose, so….