Wind buffeting ?

2014 Ram · Jan 14, 2023

Hey guys, I never owned a 4 door truck or car before this new 2022 Ram 1500 I purchased last week. Got the front windows tinted 2 days ago, so i cant roll them down, but decided to roll the back windows down since it's a nice cool day here in south florida. That's when i hear a rather annoying vibrating sound. Pull over and tires look fine, come home and lugs are tight and nothing loose under the truck. go to dealership but they are too busy and almost closing. I search google and they call it "wind buffeting" (Helmholtz Resonance) ?
I guess its normal for it to sound like a helicopter vibrating because of the inside and outside pressures against each other huh ? absolutely crazy, cant enjoy riding with the windows down i guess, which isn't that much of a problem down here since 99% of the time its too hot to... Just wanting to confirm it happens to you guys with 4 doors also ?
Thank you so much for any input...

White six four · Jan 14, 2023

Yep it's normal. When my kids wants their window open in the back that means my window is getting opened too.

turkeybird56 · Jan 14, 2023

Yeah, U have to balance off the openings or U get rocked. But remember, the cabs are not air tight, there are rear vents behind the rear seats also, so U get that "flow".

Sometimes I drop both rear windows and open the sliding rear window to equalize, but in the summer here, mostly windows definitely not open.

2014 Ram · Jan 14, 2023

Wow thanks so much guys, I really was worried, but figured it couldn't he too serious since it went away once I closed the windows.. you would think the service department at the Dodge dealership would be able to tell you something about this, but they didn't. Oh well thanks again I'm sure I'll come up with more questions

Rado · Jan 14, 2023

I also get the helicopter sound in my car and RAM .
As mentioned crack a window or 2 till you find the combo that works for you !
Congratulations on your new RAM

Wild one · Jan 14, 2023

2014 Ram said:
Wow thanks so much guys, I really was worried, but figured it couldn't he too serious since it went away once I closed the windows.. you would think the service department at the Dodge dealership would be able to tell you something about this, but they didn't. Oh well thanks again I'm sure I'll come up with more questions

The Challengers are bad for wind buffeting to,way worse then my regular cab truck is.The wifes Challenger will buffet so bad,the shoulder strap on the seat belts will beat on you,lol

GTyankee · Jan 14, 2023

2014 Ram,
if you have the owners manual, it describes the WAP WAP WAP of the helicopter blades

sometimes when the wind is striking the truck at just the right angle, my Ear Drums slam open & shut, just like being in a building with a Band that is playing the music too loud & the acoustics are terrible

turkeybird56 · Jan 14, 2023

GTyankee said:
2014 Ram,
if you have the owners manual, it describes the WAP WAP WAP of the helicopter blades

sometimes when the wind is striking the truck at just the right angle, my Ear Drums slam open & shut, just like being in a building with a Band that is playing the music too loud & the acoustics are terrible

WAP< WAP< WAP, me thinks he not driving a HUEY LMAO..... :33:

HuskerRam · Jan 14, 2023

Happens to me all the time. I think the owner's manual addresses it:

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.

Lee955i · Jan 15, 2023

Yep, every day when I hit the highway on the way home, front windows down and loud buffeting. I just open the rear slider so the air can flow...

JayLeonard · Jan 15, 2023

I miss the old vent windows and the floor vents. Never had that sound using those.
(But I don't miss my feet getting wet in the rain LOL)

2014 Ram · Jan 15, 2023

Thanks for all the info and help guys, greatly appreciated

turkeybird56 · Jan 16, 2023

JayLeonard said:
I miss the old vent windows and the floor vents. Never had that sound using those.
(But I don't miss my feet getting wet in the rain LOL)

yeah, I used to keep the floor vents open for airflow and cooling back in the day. Of course, back then we did not have AC a lot, and the side window vents helped to clear the front windshield also.

TomB 1269 · Jan 17, 2023

rear slide and or sun roof open should resolve this issue.

ctwalton15 · Jan 17, 2023

Yea definitely if you have the rear sliding glass, makes a hell of a difference. Especially if you open your front windows going down the highway and don't want the wind to rip off your hat or want the wind drying out your contacts (in my instance) I open the rear glass and it perfect. Good ventilation and you aren't getting violated by the wind.

Hardracer · Jan 18, 2023

Rear slider definitely helps but you cant eliminate all of it

Dusty · Jan 21, 2023

2014 Ram said:
Hey guys, I never owned a 4 door truck or car before this new 2022 Ram 1500 I purchased last week. Got the front windows tinted 2 days ago, so i cant roll them down, but decided to roll the back windows down since it's a nice cool day here in south florida. That's when i hear a rather annoying vibrating sound. Pull over and tires look fine, come home and lugs are tight and nothing loose under the truck. go to dealership but they are too busy and almost closing. I search google and they call it "wind buffeting" (Helmholtz Resonance) ?
I guess its normal for it to sound like a helicopter vibrating because of the inside and outside pressures against each other huh ? absolutely crazy, cant enjoy riding with the windows down i guess, which isn't that much of a problem down here since 99% of the time its too hot to... Just wanting to confirm it happens to you guys with 4 doors also ?
Thank you so much for any input...

The unfortunate consequence of increasingly aerodynamic designs.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 83407 miles

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