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Loud wind noise or whistling from doors or windows at highway speeds: Causes & How to Fix It

If your vehicle is showing loud wind noise or whistling from doors or windows at highway speeds, here are the most likely causes and the parts you'll need to fix each one.

Most likely causes

Degraded or Torn Weatherstrippingminor

The rubber seals around the doors and windows dry out, shrink, or tear over time, failing to create an airtight seal against high-speed air.

Worn Window Regulatoraddress soon

A failing window regulator or motor may lack the strength to push the glass completely into the upper run channel, leaving a microscopic gap that whistles.

Sagging Door or Misaligned Hingesminor

Worn door hinges or a misaligned door striker prevent the door from closing tightly against the body seals. This is also common after collision repairs.

Improperly Sealed Windshieldaddress soon

A gap in the urethane adhesive or a loose exterior molding from a recent windshield replacement will catch air and create a high-pitched whistle.

Torn or Missing Door Vapor Barrierminor

If the plastic moisture barrier behind the interior door panel is torn or not resealed after a repair (like replacing a window motor), air entering the door shell can whistle through the interior door handle or switches.

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