donkeylarry Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hello all! I have a 2013 Crew and have had a problem for the year I have owned the vehicle, but it's to the point now, where I don't even want to drive it anymore. With my job and regular schedule of kids weekend sports, I am driving more on the highway. Anytime that I get over 60-65 mph (sometimes less if the wind is really blowing) my windshield wipers make a humming noise that is almost unbearable. Faster you go, the worse it gets. I have pinpointed this problem down to the wipers because when I activate them or when it's raining and the wipers are in use, the noise is gone. I have to drive to Omaha (from Tulsa) and back Wednesday morning and I am already dreading this trip because of the noise. Any suggestions or help, would be appreciated more than I can express! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Have you tried replacing the wipers?? donkeylarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Your vehicle is 2 years old - are those the original wipers?I know that the OEM blade design on my '11 was different than the '14 - so a new set of wiper blades may well solve the problem. donkeylarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Pick up a pair of the air-foiled aftermarket blades. You could also try putting more of a curve in the thin part of the wiper arm. donkeylarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeylarry Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Great thoughts! Didn't want to try anything first without checking here. And yes, I have replaced the blades. I believe I had Rain-X recently installed. However, the noise existed previous to those as well (not sure of the exact specs of the new wipers). I thought about trying to slightly bend (toward the windshield) the arm to perhaps apply more pressure towards the windshield and hopefully less room for the flapping; I assume that's what you were suggesting bigtsr?!? Will certainly look into the air-foiled aftermarket blades as well. Thank you all! Appreciate it sincerely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 To rule out the wipers I would remove the blades and take it for a spin. If the noise is gone I'd say that is a pretty good indicator that the blades are your issue. Wrap the arm in tape or something to avoid damaging the windshield. donkeylarry, priell3 and rolly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeylarry Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thank you! If I determine it's the blades, any suggestion on specifically what to replace with?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 The OEM blades are usually the best ones in my opinion... Either that or go with a high end blade. Maybe something with the air foil as mentioned? This would keep the blade tight to the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeylarry Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks again - haven't been able to see anything on 'air-foiled' blades with just a quick scan of the web?!? Hopefully an auto parts store can advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeylarry Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Appears like something which would "flap" at higher speeds by design, BUT, I'm willing to give anything a shot. More likely, I simply just don't know what I'm talking about, just want the noise to go away!!!! Thank you again! Edited August 3, 2016 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I have always used Bosch Icons. There is no better blade. However, both blades on my 2014 came with huge air foils on them. There must be a reason. So, when it is time to replace them, I'll buy Mopar. donkeylarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) blades at the dealer is 18 for 2 of them cant beat that the bosh will cost you about 18.00 each last time i bought them so check your dodge dealer first Edited June 15, 2015 by 2late4u donkeylarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Got a Costco membership? They sell Goodyear beam-style blades (same style as the Bosch mentioned earlier) for $9, regardless of size. The larger blades have adapters to fit any style of wiper arm. I've been using them on my T&C for years (replace once or twice a year, as needed) and never had an issue with them. The "airfoil" on those is dead center on the top, whereas the new OEM style has the "airfoil on the trailing edge of the top (while the wipers are off). The OEM design with the "airfoil" appearance is probably Trico Force (assuming Chrysler doesn't actually manufacture it themselves). http://www.amazon.com/Trico-25-240-Force-Performance-Blade/dp/B005WTPC2A/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Dodge%7C40&Model=Journey%7C6800&Year=2015%7C2015&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=6&vehicleType=automotive Supposedly, that design will create additional downforce on the wiper blades at speed. I'm not sure how much use that is, considering the blade would be parallel to the airstream while in use. Any wiper blade will work, so long as it's the right length. Beam style blades work better than older 4-6 attachment point models. The only one I'd stick with OEM specifically would be the rear blade, and only because my 2015 has a blade with molded plastic that matches the arm perfectly. Edit: Also, wiper blades work best on CLEAN glass. A properly cleaned automotive window will sheet water WITHOUT Rain-X or any other additives. It's all the garbage from touchless car washes that have caused my past windshields and windows to stop allowing water to flow freely. No more. This time around, it's "household glass cleaner" and two towels (one to wash, one to dry). The tinted glass has a mirror finish to it when I'm done, the windshield remains crystal clear, and it sheets water better than the car did a week after it's first full wax! Edited June 15, 2015 by bfurth donkeylarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeylarry Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 You guys are great! Can't thank you enough for all the feedback! Going to take care of this one way or the other this evening...I'll report back (hopefully the fix I've found)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thank you 11journeybama! I'll give these a look! Appears like something which would "flap" at higher speeds by design, BUT, I'm willing to give anything a shot. More likely, I simply just don't know what I'm talking about, just want the noise to go away!!!! Thank you again! Basically a spoiler on the blade that the wind hits and pushes against the glass... I have always used Bosch Icons. There is no better blade. However, both blades on my 2014 came with huge air foils on them. There must be a reason. So, when it is time to replace them, I'll buy Mopar. I stupidly replaced mine with aftermarket ones and they do not work nearly as well. Next time I am at the dealer I am grabbing a pair. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Basically a spoiler on the blade that the wind hits and pushes against the glass... I stupidly replaced mine with aftermarket ones and they do not work nearly as well. Next time I am at the dealer I am grabbing a pair. Good to know. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Good to know. Thank you. I believe they were the icons too... That's what I usually buy anyway. I guess I'd have to look to verify what I bought. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Do they just replace the rubber blades, or the whole assembly with the airfoils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Do they just replace the rubber blades, or the whole assembly with the airfoils? everything dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Henriksen Grosse Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Ok, I have replaced the originals with the Bosch, same noise, went to dealer, replaced all with a brand new Mopar set, still noise. Any other suggestions? Is there a cover that we can add that just covers the blades but still allows them to be used but wind can not get to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 On our 09, it was the plastic cowl cover that made the noise. I just turned the radio up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemurga Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 I had my windshield replaced and now having the same problem. I’m sure this YT is the fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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