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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Is the '07 less rattle prone than the '05 and '06? I'm planning to get one in the next month or so. I'm hoping they have solved some of the problems. I know that '08s are right around the corner, but based on the pictures I've seen, I like the current model better.
I've currently got an '03 Accord that I've had since new with 54,000 miles and it does not rattle at all. Will I be down grading as far as tightness? I hope not.

Thanks for any input.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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i think alot of them have been resolved, but some of the hatch rattles that are still there can be taken away with some sound deading for the most part!

i have had my 07 since november and i have some very minor rattles, just need to deaden it!
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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i have rattles from the plastic ribs under the headliner.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Have had my '06 for a year now and no rattles, even after putting on stiffer springs.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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I've had my 07 since August and the only rattle I've noticed is where the radio goes. I drove it about a week without a radio (ipod radio was on backorder) and I'm sure I noticed it more without anything to cover up the sound. I haven't noticed it since though.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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i had my 07 tc since november 06 and i dont hear no rattling yet and hpefully it never comes. so its been about 5 months hopefully the streak keeps goin cuz rattling in a car is jsut plain annoying.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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Had my 07 since December 06. 1,6XX miles and still no rattles (knock on wood). I have the spec so no sun roof rattles for me .
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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i think this is by chance...... I have my 07 since August and I started having rattles after 1 month. I have the dash rattle and hatch rattle.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 05:02 AM
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i have an 05 that sounds like my interior is seriously falling off with every bump! :D
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ok its not that bad but it just ____es me off!
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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i dont know if its "less" prone than prior years but my 07 tC has a rattle in the dash on really cold days and the sunroof rattles pretty bad as well.

however, i cant complain because before i bought the car i spent a lot of time on these forums and learned that i should expect it. for me it really doesnt detract from the other great aspects of the car.
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07 tC 4900 miles. the only rattles i have come from the sunroof & they haven't bothered me enough to do anything about it yet.
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07 tc 18k miles radio door hinge squeaks and thats it no other problems. Even with the subs all the way up its not too bad.
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I have an 07 and my rattles going over bumps in the road, etc. etc... And when the sunroof is open it really sounds nasty.. like the thing is going to break over my head.. shrug.. My gf has a 06 and hers seems bout the same.

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i have the trunk rattle and the sunroof rattle but it dosent bother me (i go blond and turn the radio up dummmdumdumdum)
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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anyone with a rattle still under warranty should be able to get it fixed for free at their local dealer
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if you have warranty then take it into the dealer and have them ride with you and pin point the rattle if you can.
Old May 4, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CuRiOuSfIsH
i think this is by chance...... I have my 07 since August and I started having rattles after 1 month. I have the dash rattle and hatch rattle.
Same rattles after about 4k miles for me...

I fixed my hatch rattle (the high frequency rattle completely and a significant improvement on the big "thump") by wrapping the metal hatch lock ring a few rounds with electrical tape. Now on to the glove box!
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I have an 07 since november with h-techs, some rattles coming somewhere from the dash, and funny noises when i go over speedbumps, gets annoying so i just blast the radio!!!!
Old May 4, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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07 for almost 3 months, almost 10k
only rattle comes from one coilover in the back, occasionally the dash if i am going fast on a bumpy road, sunroof on bumps if it's open and i noticed the seat belt sqeak yesterday

as for the 06, the rattles were waaaay worse in the trunk, dash, when the music was on the bass woudl rattle the drivers side door (in my 07 its not as bad, a little rattle in the passenger's side door and in the back but that's my fault b/c those seats have come out and been put back in about 4 times now)



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