I realize that most new cars have tons of plastic parts that love to click and make noise.  I recently purchased a new Subaru 2013 Outback limited and have found the brushed metal looking strips below the center dash heater vents that run down along the center console on each side along the stereo and heater controls clicks/pops when hitting certain bumps or can become constant when on certain types of freeway roads.  I can reproduce it by pushing lightly at different spots and seem to be able to reduce it by applying slight pressure in certain spots.  I am interested if anyone else has encountered this challenge and found a trick to reduce or prevent it.

 

Edited February 25, 201313 yr by Quest

I would guess the adheisive on the back on the trim piece is not adhearing all the way, which could be causing the noise.  Since it's a brand new car, I would suggest taking it back to the dealer to have them replace or repair the trim so it doesn't make any noise.