2012 E350 Luxury sedan - noise at high speeds

Apr 9, 2012 | 07:15 PM

darook

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2012 E350 Luxury sedan - noise at high speeds

I've had my 2012 E350 for about 2 weeks now. This morning I was driving by myself on the highway with the radio off and noticed a low almost popping noise. The noise was like the sound of light raindrops hitting the windshield. (It was Not raining at the time). It sounded like it was coming from the hood/windshield area. Has anyone experienced something like this? Is this normal or am I being too picky? I'm thinking about taking to a dealer and having them road test it with me. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Apr 9, 2012 | 07:34 PM

ImInPA

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you are probably being to picky.

Apr 9, 2012 | 07:36 PM

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Apr 9, 2012 | 09:15 PM

Kar don

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Is it repeatable? Did it stop? Does it happen only in hot or cold? Was a car in front of you picking up sand or small rocks? Lots of possibilities here.

Apr 14, 2012 | 12:06 PM

El Cid

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Have '10 E350 Luxury, but have not noticed any noises. One thing is that there is not as much sound proofing under the front of the car as on may in its class. Seems to pick up a lot of road/tire noise.
Had a Hyundai Azera that was better soundproofed.

Apr 14, 2012 | 01:47 PM

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Make sure your hood stops are adjusted correctly. If not hood will vibrate against latch.

Apr 14, 2012 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by El Cid

For whatever (stupid) reasons, underbody soundproofing, or at least road noise due to maybe "sportier" suspensions and/or bigger wheels is apparent on all newer Luxury Cars. I felt this immediately when first driving my otherwise super quiet and serene W212, and I've seen the same grievances about the new Audi A6 (apparently really bad on that one), the new 5-Series, Genesis, even about the S-Class, etc. All cars that are more or less otherwise very quiet, but let in lots of road noise.

It is annoying.