Could it be the hard top? On mine, the torx screw that mounts the hard top to the roll cage (not the hand screw) can come loose and cause an annoying clicking noise in your left ear. Took me a while to figure out what it was. See if the noise goes away when you push up on the top.

 

Thanks.. I did notice the noise go away when I cracked the window.. Didnt try pushing on the hard top.. though.. and it is exactly in my left ear right up top! Then I narrowed it down to the window.. But Ill check the screw.. Im confused what screw you are talking about ( not the hand screw) ???

 

The screw to remove the hard top. You have to open the driver's side freedom panel and look at the top of the b-pillar. Might not be your issue, but you never know.

 

I'll check that out thanks!!!!

 

Keep us posted what you find out. Mine does this as well. Kinda sounds like the window is sticking in the window frame. As soon as I slightly touch the window control it stops.

Mine started doing this the same day I got my windows tinted. I just assumed the extra thickness of the window tint was rubbing.

 

My windows are tinted as well ~ If I crack the window down 1/8 inch it stops! Im in the auto glass business. I never heard of window tint causing a noise.. Its my wifes rig when I have a chance Ill bring it into my shop and have one of my techs check it out and will report back here!!!

 

My Noise has STOPPED since the weather got warm in NY.. I think the issue is from the Window tint and the cold weather.. No more noise until it gets to be cold here Im sure then it will start up again..

 

I don't know if it's the same noise that you are telling but the rubber trim around the window on the inside of the door moves a bit on where it's attached to and makes an annoying sticking sound. The windows can move it from pressure or vibration, and makes the same noise than if you do it by hand. I don't know if we can put something inside the trim to make it silent. Like a grease or something. The sound is only the rubber squeeking agains the paint.

 

I had this issue with my 2016 Unlimited....it was the small foam strip on the hard top that needed replacing

 

I have this problem as well. Both front windows, but if I roll them down just the slightest amount it goes away. Is this the foam strip or something else? Seems like it would be the window regulator that needs adjusting or something.

 

Same here, bad in colder weather, better as it gets warmer. If I push on the glass where it meets the top of the inside door panel, I can usually replicate it.

Seems to be inside the door. Just haven't had time to pull it apart, and it's warm enough that it's not happening much right now, so I tend to forget about it.

 

Same issue with no window tint on two door. Both freedom panels replaced for another reason but noise returns with colder weather. On second set of panels. Did not have the noise on 2012.

 

So it must be the window track making the noise as I eliminated it by putting thin foam weatherstrip into the track where the top of the window rests. Has been gone since then. Has anyone gotten a fix from Jeep?

 

You opened the window, stuffed some foam and closed the window?

 

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So I opened the window and slid into the top channel 3/8 wide by 3/16 inch thick "soft" weatherstrip. I did put talc on it to eliminate the adhesive capability, as I wanted to be able to remove it. I did it on both front windows and the noise is gone. I am not sure if the foam or the talc, or the combination of the two did the trick but it is not a permanent fix. Just confirmed to me that the problem is the window track.

 

Has anyone found the cure? I am headed to the dealer for service soon and would love to point them in the right direction. Thanks

 

Apologies for the necroreply, but with the cool temperature today, this one's come back, and I'd really like to solve it. Anyone got it figured out?

 

I got a metallic like click in the driver's door I like to figure out. Seems to happen when the Jeep is shifting, like bumps that sway the Jeep or when accelerating from a stop, etc. Also happens more frequently with warmer weather, like there is a bad spot weld.

 

Could be the windshield bolts. Torque them down a bit, both the ones outside and up by the rollbar.

May also be the door strike. Take a look at both the top and bottom, and see if there's wear marks on one side. If there are, mark the in/out with painter's tape (so you don't lose the in/out adjustment), and adjust ever so slightly up or down so the door latch assembly isn't resting on it, tighten, grease, and test.

 

Sorry to revive this but I'm having the exact issue with my driver's side door window on my 16 Unlimited. Goes away if I roll the window down even the slightest. Tried lubricating the groove it sits in when all the way up, but no luck.

Like others have said, it definitely seems to be temperature related as mine won't rattle when it very cold, or if the jeep has been sitting out in the sun.

Anyone find a solution for this?

 

Hello Djkail,

We apologize for the trouble you're experiencing with your door window. I understand you'd like to get some advice from the members. If you decide you'd like to have this looked at by your Jeep dealer, please let us know. We'd be glad to help.

Jasmine
Jeep Social Care Specialist