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Wind Noise?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cwpark529, Nov 13, 2015.

  1. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:56 PM
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    cwpark529

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    I just got a 16 tacoma double cab trd sport.. It sounds like I'm driving with my window open (40mph +). Is it just me or you guys experiencing the same problem?
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:57 PM
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  3. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:32 PM
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    Mine has been at the dealer all week. Waiting for Toyota to inspect. Dealer says door seals are wrong but taping the whole cab reduced it only 40 percent. I'm ready to say buy it back.
     
  4. Nov 13, 2015 at 11:32 PM
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    Got the same problem, thinking it's the weather stripping/seals around the door. Ugghh!! :annoyed:
     
  5. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    can you guys let me know what your dealer tells you please. I don't know how much longer I can drive the thing with the noise...
     
  6. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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    Look at your VINs and see if the ones with problems all coming from the same factory. Mine is from Baja and is quiet.
     
  7. Nov 14, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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    Knock wood mine is quiet, trd OR from baja.
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2015 at 1:25 PM
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  9. Nov 14, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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    The excess wind noise was pointed out in one of the Motorweek youtube videos reviews.

    Does it sound like a kazoo? This was a known problem with the second gens (my truck had it) with a few threads on it in the second gen forums. Also if you do a search on youtube for Tacoma wind noise it will come up.
     
  10. Nov 14, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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    NO.. mine is just excessive road noise.. from the rear vent area..
     
  11. Nov 14, 2015 at 1:36 PM
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    The 2nd Gen kazoo noise came from the windshield.

    If dealer can't fix it then escalate it to Toyota corporate.
     
  12. Nov 15, 2015 at 6:17 AM
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    Same here, just a little wind noise. No big deal, my 2010 4Runner made more wind noise.
     
  13. Nov 15, 2015 at 6:26 AM
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  14. Nov 15, 2015 at 6:30 AM
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    If this is for me, no. I had a 2002 DCSB that I purchased new and drove for 5 years.
     
  15. Nov 15, 2015 at 6:44 AM
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    What have you been driving the last 8 years?
     
  16. Nov 15, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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  17. Nov 15, 2015 at 7:23 AM
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    One of these does not belong.:D

    Yeah I get the wind noise too...sometimes. Like a howl?
    Mine comes and goes with vehicle speed, wind speed and angle. I've observed the howl anywhere from 25 to 45 mph.
    In strong crosswind, at the right angle, at the the right vehicle speed, I get can really get mine going.
    We recently had some hellacious winds; I swear I could hear it from in the garage.
    I'm convinced it's an aero-effect.
     
  18. Nov 15, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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    408 Idle Video;
    https://youtu.be/EOWhC02owX8
     
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