I recently purchased a 2021 L and am experiencing a noticeable rattle coming from the middle row. It almost sounds like the seat isn't properly bolted in. Has anyone else experienced this? I took it to the dealership and the technician said he's heard it in 2 other Ls at his dealership. I don't know whether this is a design flaw or a defect, but would be interested to know if anyone else has experience this.
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2021 L - Rattle in middle row
- Thread starter ceisold2
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JeepCares
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Hey, ceisold2. Since it has been a few days, are you still in need of assistance with this? If so, send us a private message with more details on your appointment to get started.
Kate
Jeep Cares
I have a similar rattle coming from somewhere in the back. I can’t tell if it’s the middle row (I also have the 60/40 split) or something else. It’s quite loud and sounds like metal on metal (not plastic rubbing, which I also hear coming from the second row passenger side). Going to try to get into the dealership in the next week or two. I’ll be curious to know if anyone discovers the culprit.
Our middle row passenger captain seat is lose and I diagnosed the rattle to be the plastic handle at the top of the seat by the headrest that you pull up in order for the seat to flip forward. I put tension on it with a pc of duct tape and that stopped it. 55k car with duct tape preventing a rattle.
GCOverland
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I also have a rattling sound coming from that area. initially, I thought it was the rear passenger's sunshade but when I ran some tests, it wasn't it. I also have the impression the passenger's second row captain's chair is lose. It certainly 'moves' more than the other one.
It improved a bit after I covered the mic to reduce that bass sound from the noise cancellation system.
It improved a bit after I covered the mic to reduce that bass sound from the noise cancellation system.
No news on my rattle(s) yet. My dealership is backed up with service requests, so I won’t be taking the vehicle in until December 29.
Jim1234664
Active member
Try folding down the headrests on the captains chairs if you haven't already. (for a diagnosis)
Ok, I think I figured my issue out. I sourced the rattles to be coming from the middle-row latches at the base of the seats—those that, once released, allow access to the third row. Perhaps that makes sense given 2021jgcl’s success with securing the latch release.
Anyway, I just put a few strips of electrical tape at the base to prevent the metal-on-metal contact. It’s been about two weeks and the rattles seem to be gone.
Hope this helps anyone still experiencing this issue.
Anyway, I just put a few strips of electrical tape at the base to prevent the metal-on-metal contact. It’s been about two weeks and the rattles seem to be gone.
Hope this helps anyone still experiencing this issue.