Dashboard Rattling Noise

[Jackbone]

2010 WRX - Is anyone else getting a rattling noise that appears to be coming from the drivers side dashboard? I will be bringing it in for a check up shortly, just wanted to know if this is happening to anyone else and if so was it fixed by the dealer?

[tuskenraider]

Welcome to the Subaru family. My 05 did this for 4 years and now my 09 has blessed me with a similar symphony.....

[Rocco Siffredi]

Same problem here. seems to be coming from where the pillar meets the dash.

[Poohbear]

Glad im not the only one... It seems to go away after the cab warms up though

[WRXie]

I have that too ... weird.

[Pactin]

I vaguely remember hte issue being the VIN plate.

[WRXie]

I vaguely remember hte issue being the VIN plate.

It sounds too loud to me to be that. I've looked and I don't see any vibration when I hear it.

[supranai]

2010 WRX - Is anyone else getting a rattling noise that appears to be coming from the drivers side dashboard? I will be bringing it in for a check up shortly, just wanted to know if this is happening to anyone else and if so was it fixed by the dealer?

I drive an 09 wrx and I'm having the same problem. It bugs the heck out of me because my 20 years old 89 supra turbo doesn't rattle as much. Poor installation? Let me know what you find out if you ever take yours to the dealer.

[yellowsocks93]

My 2010 WRX HB does this as well, ever since I bought it with 8 miles. Only seems to make noise if I hit a bump on the larger side.

[Bebop]

I have the problem too and plan to fix it eventually. Here's a diy guide.

Silencing the VIN Plate / Defroster Panel rattle

Sadly the links for the pictures are broken, but you can still follow it.

[Poohbear]

No i doubt this is the vin rattle... Its a plastic on plastic pop...

It sounds like it could be the whole dash popping going over bumps. Or Maybe its a vent that rattling...

I would think maybe some 3m tape under the dash would solve this issue...

[EvoEatr]

There is a TSB out for the 09 WRX which states there may be a clicking noise from the bottom of the A-pillar...not to sure what you guys are hearing and how its best described but I have a guy feeling this TSB would be something to check into..ah here we are..pulled it off Subarunet for you guys...
NUMBER: 12-113-09
DATE: 08/03/09
APPLICABILITY: 2008~2009MY Impreza Sedan / Wagon / STI
SUBJECT: Noise from “A” Pillar
SERVICE BULLETIN
ATTENTION:
GENERAL MANAGER ❏
PARTS MANAGER ❏
CLAIMS PERSONNEL ❏
SERVICE MANAGER ❏
IMPORTANT - All
Service Personnel
Should Read and
Initial in the boxes
provided, right.
Introduction
If you encounter a customer complaint of a sharp click type noise coming from the bottom of
the “A” pillar trim, it may be due to free play caused by installation variance and/or temperature
difference. The noise is normally heard while driving over bumpy or rough road surfaces
when temperatures are 50°F or lower. To eliminate the noise refer to the repair procedure
listed below.
Countermeasure in Production
The length of the non-woven tape was increased to 50mm in July, 2008 starting with the
following VINs:
Model VIN
Sedan 9G500668
Wagon 9H800721
STI 9L800723
Part Information
Part Description Part Number Remarks
Non-Woven Tape SOA963W110 1 - 8 x 11 Sheet, thickness
0.43mm (Needs to be cut to size)
Repair Procedure/Information
• Remove “A” pillar trim (refer to the applicable service manual).
• Cut the non-woven tape to size, long enough to cover the front and back of the tab
as illustrated.
Note: Make sure the “A” pillar trim is room temperature and clean and dry before installing
tape.
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Subaru of America, Inc. is “ISO
14001 Compliant”
The international standard for excellence
in Environmental Management Systems.
Please recycle or dispose of automotive
products in a manner that is friendly to our
environment and in accordance with all
local, state and federal laws and regulations.
continued...
Bulletin Number: 12-113-09; Date: 08/03/09 Page
• Peel off backing of tape and apply to “A” pillar.
Right Side
Right Side (reverse side)
• Install “A” pillar trim in reverse order of removal.
Warranty/Claim Information
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed
using:
Labor Description Operation # Fail Code Labor Time
“A” Pillar Modification A913-171 YCJ-48 0.2
Parts: Use part # SOA635079 for non-woven tape. The part # is non-orderable and used for
claim purposes only.

[supranai]

There is a TSB out for the 09 WRX which states there may be a clicking noise from the bottom of the A-pillar...not to sure what you guys are hearing and how its best described but I have a guy feeling this TSB would be something to check into..ah here we are..pulled it off Subarunet for you guys...
NUMBER: 12-113-09
DATE: 08/03/09
APPLICABILITY: 2008~2009MY Impreza Sedan / Wagon / STI
SUBJECT: Noise from “A” Pillar
SERVICE BULLETIN
ATTENTION:
GENERAL MANAGER ❏
PARTS MANAGER ❏
CLAIMS PERSONNEL ❏
SERVICE MANAGER ❏
IMPORTANT - All
Service Personnel
Should Read and
Initial in the boxes
provided, right.
Introduction
If you encounter a customer complaint of a sharp click type noise coming from the bottom of
the “A” pillar trim, it may be due to free play caused by installation variance and/or temperature
difference. The noise is normally heard while driving over bumpy or rough road surfaces
when temperatures are 50°F or lower. To eliminate the noise refer to the repair procedure
listed below.
Countermeasure in Production
The length of the non-woven tape was increased to 50mm in July, 2008 starting with the
following VINs:
Model VIN
Sedan 9G500668
Wagon 9H800721
STI 9L800723
Part Information
Part Description Part Number Remarks
Non-Woven Tape SOA963W110 1 - 8 x 11 Sheet, thickness
0.43mm (Needs to be cut to size)
Repair Procedure/Information
• Remove “A” pillar trim (refer to the applicable service manual).
• Cut the non-woven tape to size, long enough to cover the front and back of the tab
as illustrated.
Note: Make sure the “A” pillar trim is room temperature and clean and dry before installing
tape.
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Subaru of America, Inc. is “ISO
14001 Compliant”
The international standard for excellence
in Environmental Management Systems.
Please recycle or dispose of automotive
products in a manner that is friendly to our
environment and in accordance with all
local, state and federal laws and regulations.
continued...
Bulletin Number: 12-113-09; Date: 08/03/09 Page
• Peel off backing of tape and apply to “A” pillar.
Right Side
Right Side (reverse side)
• Install “A” pillar trim in reverse order of removal.
Warranty/Claim Information
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed
using:
Labor Description Operation # Fail Code Labor Time
“A” Pillar Modification A913-171 YCJ-48 0.2
Parts: Use part # SOA635079 for non-woven tape. The part # is non-orderable and used for
claim purposes only.

Wow! Intense stuff. Thanks for the info EvoEatr. I have about 8k on the odometer and I don't know if I should take mine back to the dealer because of the mods I did to the car. I'm afraid they might turn me away because of it.

[Scooby3]

my 04 with 38k miles has an annoying rattle where the passenger side air vent is. its hard for me to pinpoint it tho since im usually alone in the car and it only rattles when i drive, making examination of the rattle quite difficult. oh well....

[EvoEatr]

Wow! Intense stuff. Thanks for the info EvoEatr. I have about 8k on the odometer and I don't know if I should take mine back to the dealer because of the mods I did to the car. I'm afraid they might turn me away because of it.

No prob man...One of the benefits of working for Subaru I suppose...lol...Hmmm..I would definitely give it a shot....My view on the whole mod thing is as long as your modifications arent interferring with you area of complaint the warranty should still apply, This is my opinion though, im not to sure if the dealer will be as leiniant..