Lexusrxma

I'm new to the Lexus family. I recently bought a 2007 rx 350. It's in wonderful condition. I noticed that when I go above 60ish, I hear what sounds like a draft or a static-like sound. I've turned the radio off, air off, turned on re-circulated air, made sure all the windows are up, but no matter what I still hear it. I had a small Honda Civic before so I don't know if it's getting used to the aerodynamics of an suv? It almost sounds like there's a "crack" that's allowing air to come through the but there isn't. I don't notice it at all when I'm driving around town, only really on the interstate. It's most noticeable when in the drivers seat. I wasn't sure if it's just the nature of the ventilation system of this vehicle or should I have it checked? Any ideas? Or am I just over analyzing?

Rainbird

You should not be hearing that. Could it be from the moonroof?

coluccim

Could be the roofrack crossbars.

Try moving the front one back a little.

takeshi74

There shouldn't be such a noise even on crossovers (these are not SUV's).

kickin8

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check the seals? could be oxidized....

chuckbass

I own a 2006 400h and have found that it has more wind/road noise than my wife's 2012 IS250, and my previous company cars (Ford Fusion, Ford Taurus and Chevy Impala).

Check the rubber door seals, as they can droop/sag over time. I've tried a lot of things to reduce wind noise, such as adhesive duct insulation for "budget dynamat" in the doors, removing roof rack cross bars and gluing sagging door seals. The duct insulation had most reduction of wind/noise.

I theorize that the large side view mirrors create a lot of drag and noise, but I haven't tried to drive with them folded.

smassey321

I get a ton of noise from the sunroof seal. So much that we never drive with the sun shade open. The seal is not available from Lexus however I have found an option here. I have not tried this yet but may in the future. http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/0412lexusrx.htm