Dude,

What's the dealer say?   This body integrity issue is covered by your
factory warranty.  :-)

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Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA

Is it an OEM roof rack, or an aftermarket one? Maybe play around with
the crossbar position a bit to cut down on the turbulence. A rack is
gonna cause some noise, just due to it's nature. But I would take the
car back to the dealer to get the 'weather strips' replaced....

Dan D
'99 Impreza 2.5 RS
Central NJ USA

The dealer confirms the manufacturer acknowledges problem exists with
OEM product. Their solution is to remove the rack from the car.

Are the cross-bars removable?

Are the cross-bars on backwards? Thick part should be towards the
front.

Dave

The OEM crossbars screw into slots on the roof. I guess they could be
installed incorrectly, but on the bottom side of one rack specifies the
position and direction it should be facing. I have a neighbor with the
exact same car and rack. They had the noise problem and their dealer
installed five triangular bars across on the front bar and according to
the driver the noise has been eliminated. I asked my dealer about the
fix up, but he said it was the European solution and Subaru does not
have this in the USA. Who knows why? I'm baffled as to Subaru's response
to this issue.

Spoke with a different dealer today. He said the vehicle is designed
knowing it will make noise. Roof racks are only a temporary convenience.
 I said I found it hard to believe Subaru would design a product in
this new millennium that is not aerodynamic. No response from dealer. I
buy my next car from a different manufacturer.