[AtlasCuse31]

Hello,

I am on my second pair of wiper blades. Does anyone’s wipers blades screech loudly against there windshield? My first pair is 8 months and have been doing it since it was purchased 8 months ago. It replaced and it was normal for a week and now screeching again. Do I apply anything to it? Never had this on any vehicle before.

 

[Kamron]

You may want to consider going with a different brand of blade. Is it making this noise even when its raining? Sometimes they can be a bit loud if there is a build up of grime on the glass. I know alcohol wipes on the rubber can help soften them up and make them quieter as well.

 

[Simeon]

Might need to adjust the tension on the wiper arms, as it sounds like they may be pushing too hard on the windshield. Kamron has made some good suggestions though, so I'd start with a good cleaning of the blades and glass.

 

[Jay]

Same thing happened on my atlas as well. It's very annoying. No matter rain heave or light, it starts screaming after wiping a couple of minutes. There may be some design issue on the windshield. I have found two atlas having a long crack started from center bottom all the way up to the mirror. The windshield doesn't have a smooth curve especially in the middle.

 

[Titanus]

I know there have been some owner complaints over wind noise but this issue with the wipers seems new. Does sound like either the shape or quality of the glass might be a problem on some models. Hopefully they send out some kind of TSB to address it.

 

[MoeSTI]

I apply a product to my windows called JetSeal (by Chemicalguys.com) and water glides off the windows/windshield most of the time w/o me even having to use the wipers. Might be worth considering!

 

[Chillax]

New to the Atlas, but on my other vehicles I remove the blades every few months and wash with hot water and dish soap in the utility sink. Gross how much junk comes off and it has helped with other vehicles in the past.

This time of year the pollen is the killer for blades as that stuff is sticky and is hard to get off. Doesn't matter wear you park even, just floats all over.


In my experience the Bosch factory blades are the quietest...at least on other VW's...

 

[conna07]

I experienced the same problem with my wipers. Three days after I had the car, it rained slightly in my area. Turned on the wipers and what an awful experience as far as noice. Never owned a VW before, but the noise coming from the wipers against the windshield seems like it was from a really old and beat-up car.
I did a thorough windshield clean today using Rain-X, I've used it on previous cars and works well. It hasn't rained today, but I will definitely check when it rains next time.

 

[hfqkhal]

I experienced the same problem with my wipers. Three days after I had the car, it rained slightly in my area. Turned on the wipers and what an awful experience as far as noice. Never owned a VW before, but the noise coming from the wipers against the windshield seems like it was from a really old and beat-up car.
I did a thorough windshield clean today using Rain-X, I've used it on previous cars and works well. It hasn't rained today, but I will definitely check when it rains next time.

Cleaning the windshield might not do it. Clean the wipers too. I usually soak them with window cleaner then wipe them off with a bounty. Have been doing that with all cars I had. I did not have to change them for over 4 years and I only changed them just to be on the safe side before they start drying and splitting when in use (all my prior cars where parked outdoors).

 

[price0909]

I have this problem. The driver side bottom of the wiper seems to be skipping across the windshield making an awful rubber screeching sound. It has happened since I got the car.

 

[MrAtlas]

Cleaning the windshield might not do it. Clean the wipers too. I usually soak them with window cleaner then wipe them off with a bounty. Have been doing that with all cars I had. I did not have to change them for over 4 years and I only changed them just to be on the safe side before they start drying and splitting when in use (all my prior cars where parked outdoors).

Also taking a piece of 2000 grit sandpaper to the edge of the part that rests on the glass might help, and check the metal that
the blade attaches to sometimes automatic washes can tweak them a tad.



I very rarely use the wipers, like five times in the last fifteen years combined as the heat here usually dry rots them out.

 

[KarstGeo]

I have this problem. The driver side bottom of the wiper seems to be skipping across the windshield making an awful rubber screeching sound. It has happened since I got the car.

Just get some new blades and see if it corrects - my driver's side can get noisy and new blades/really scrubbing glass with an abrasive glass cleaner takes care of it.

 

[Black Atlas]

I have the exact same issue. Glass and blades are clean. Not sure I'm qualified to mess with the tension of the wiper arm. Have rain x in the car but haven't had a chance to apply it yet. Gonna start with that and then I'll just order new aftermarket blades if the rain x doesn't help.

I have this problem. The driver side bottom of the wiper seems to be skipping across the windshield making an awful rubber screeching sound. It has happened since I got the car.

 

[Fperez]

I have 10 Month with the Atlas and this problem apear after 3 months with first rain, we claim to the dealer 3 months ago and they say was normal wear, so they change to the new wipers now this is 3rd rain after we change them and noise is really bad, will claim again next week, is a design issue and all suggestions might reduce it but company must give solution, claim this hard in your next service and they will consider it as real issue.

 

[italia]

I'd punt the VW blades and get these:
Bosch Icon Wiper Blade - 26"
Bosch Icon Wiper Blade - 21"