Sunroof ???
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My wife has a Grand Cherokee and it does make the same noise as you describe. I always thought it was a feature to either drown out your mother-in-law or have her sucked out of the vehicle (if you can convince her not to wear her seat belt)! 
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Yes but it's not as bad as other vehicles I've driven. I usually crack the rear sliding window to prevent this.
On the crew cab, the helicopter noise is actually worse when a rear window is open 1/2 way with nothing else open.
On the crew cab, the helicopter noise is actually worse when a rear window is open 1/2 way with nothing else open.
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Yes! And it's annoying. I've had a dozen other vehicles with sunroofs and this has never been an issue. We'll have to go to a sunroof deflector that sits in front of the sunroof to minimize this effect. Also, by slightly opening up my sliding rear window, I can get rid of it.
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my 2007 tundra was the same way. open any one window more than a crack, but less than fully... and it would buffet like that. The new 2011 SD is the same way, although I can't say I've noticed it *that* much from just the sunroof. I think I tend to open the rear slider at the same time to get some air flowing. Must be why I haven't really noticed it. now, open a rear passenger door window and it's there, big time.
It's just the laws of aerodynamics. nothing to worry about
It's just the laws of aerodynamics. nothing to worry about
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Ya it is funny the $15,000 cars have these deflectors and there is no noise
I also hate when there is a heavy dew or it rained and your drivers window is open, you turn a corner and all the water on the roof runs in the window all over your switches on the door and down your arm.
I also hate when there is a heavy dew or it rained and your drivers window is open, you turn a corner and all the water on the roof runs in the window all over your switches on the door and down your arm.
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I installed window visors to reduce this a little bit and direct the water a little further away from the switches.
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It's all good.That ****'s me off as well. But in your case the rain is going to freeze soon. It never freezes here.
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My 95 has those drip rails above the door.
But do you know what I hate more than getting a little water on my arm/switches? The drip rails completely rotting out.
My 1995 is absolutely spotless except for rust in the drip rails. Its even rotting a bit.