maLx

Hi, All.

I ran a light search but couldn't find something where this topic was addressed. When I listen to music, mostly R&B the sub/trunk rattles both inside and out. It's really annoying. Has anyone experienced this and is there a fix? I want to get as much info as I can before I take it to the dealer. I don't even have to have the music that loud.

Let me know,
Joey

jim256

You might look for the posts on license plate rattle.

maLx

Let me check that out.

maLx

Wow it was the silly licence plate cover. I didn't realize how loud that was from inside the car! Took it off and tossed it. Rattle fixed. Thanks for the tip!

Swacer

You can also use moleskin to help with the vibration issues. Put it on the bottom of the plate. I have to do this on the Camaro because my rear bumper shakes so much

maLx

Good advice. I don't have my plates yet but when I do I'll do something. Right now, there's nothing on the back. Looks naked.

NXOwner

I think that someone in this forum said they got rid of that rattle by opening that small access panel on the interior of the rear door and stuffing some insulation in there. I think someone even stuffed it with microfiber cloths.

Maybe all this does is to muffle the license plate rattle from entering the cabin.

corradoMR2

Yes, this is regarding the hatch rattle due to the subwoofer.

Here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...ml#post9232050

And here for a more involved solution: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...ibrations.html

Rdcrow

I put two rubber washers on the license plate screws. They keep the plate away from the door and they dampen all of the vibration from the sub so it doesn't reach the plate.

tnagel89

I had the same issue with my 2015 Lexus NX 200t. I was getting major buzzing and rattling coming from the trunk area. I first thought the issue was the license plate, but after Wester stripping the license plate, I determined that the issue was not the license plate. The issue was with the plastic cover surrounding the sub woofer.

I took the car to the Lexus dealership thinking they weren't going to be able to help me. After taking a look at it, the dealership was surprised to see a lack of foam insulation near the rear hatch around the sub woofer: causing the rattling. They also found loose wires!

The dealership fixed the issue in a day and mentioned that the mechanics took pictures of this and has escalated the issue to the manufacturer.

If any of you are experiencing buzzing in the trunk from the sub, take it to the dealership and they'll take care of it!