--- title: "roof rack wind deflector — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/roof-rack-wind-deflector" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:49:21.892Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($42K/yr) — roof rack wind deflector doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($42K/yr) — roof rack wind deflector doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "roof rack wind deflector — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **roof rack wind deflector** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($42K/yr) — roof rack wind deflector doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$42K** **Growth (1y)** **+185.0%** **Products** **29** **Brands** **15** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **39** **Price range** **$5.10–$150.18** **Returns** **6.7%** **Rating** **4.0★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **67** ×0.20 Quality gap **85** ×0.10 Returns **43** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +185.0% year over year. 2K1KHoliday '24Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3× ## **Competition** - Thule21% - AirVows15% - Yakima11% - INNO11% - LT Sport7% - BIKEGEAR6% - Other (9 brands)27% The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 39 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▲rising was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **39** **Top 5 brand share** **66%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31smK+fUF6L.jpg) [**Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M96M3RF) Thule$143.144.2★47713%▼falling 2 ![AirVows 41/38 Roof Rack Fairing Aerodynamic Wind Fairing 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 4 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (41IN)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L74JSr4UL.jpg) [**AirVows 41/38 Roof Rack Fairing Aerodynamic Wind Fairing 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 4 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (41IN)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF78LYS6) AirVows$96.494.5★1110%▲rising 3 ![INNO INA261 Medium Universal Mount (Fits Rounds Square Aero and Most Factory Bars) Fairing for Mid-Size Cars and SUVs - 40-Inch (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21S6PUSJIAL.jpg) [**INNO INA261 Medium Universal Mount (Fits Rounds Square Aero and Most Factory Bars) Fairing for Mid-Size Cars and SUVs - 40-Inch (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002V35PWM) INNO$97.204.2★1,2559%▼falling 4 ![LT Sport Roof Top Rack Noise Reducer Wind Fairing with Cross Bars Mount Rooftop Carrier Air Deflector 43 Universal Aerodynamic Windshield Fairing Completed Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aI3CbulQL.jpg) [**LT Sport Roof Top Rack Noise Reducer Wind Fairing with Cross Bars Mount Rooftop Carrier Air Deflector 43 Universal Aerodynamic Windshield Fairing Completed Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X9WTN8W) LT Sport$68.224.0★2497%▼falling 5 ![Yakima - WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Quiet Noise Reduce Drag 40 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-+BFIne1L.jpg) [**Yakima - WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Quiet Noise Reduce Drag 40 inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171A6KRI) Yakima$137.984.4★9827%▲rising 6 ![AirVows 38 Aerodynamic Wind Fairing for Roof Rack 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 3 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (38in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+JrLvCLmL.jpg) [**AirVows 38 Aerodynamic Wind Fairing for Roof Rack 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 3 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (38in)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6Y6NTVC) AirVows$88.354.5★115%▲rising 7 ![DREAMOTOR 106cm/42 Roof Rack Fairings Wind Noise Reducer Roof Rack Crossbar Wind Fairing Fits Most Factory Bars Compatible with Honda Civic Toyota Camry Mercedes-Benz Mazda Subaru](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k0bwse6XL.jpg) [**DREAMOTOR 106cm/42 Roof Rack Fairings Wind Noise Reducer Roof Rack Crossbar Wind Fairing Fits Most Factory Bars Compatible with Honda Civic Toyota Camry Mercedes-Benz Mazda Subaru**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX61ZF8Q) DREAMOTOR$50.512.7★45%▲rising 8 ![39.37 in Roof Rack Wind Deflector Van Roof Rack Wind Deflector Ladder Rack Wind Deflector for Utility/Work Truck and Vans Reduces Noise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416AJqboC3L.jpg) [**39.37 in Roof Rack Wind Deflector Van Roof Rack Wind Deflector Ladder Rack Wind Deflector for Utility/Work Truck and Vans Reduces Noise**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXV12SHH) GIMANFT$38.704.6★44%▲rising 9 ![Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DbAGrZRIL.jpg) [**Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M9FQ6RT) Thule$143.684.2★4773%▲rising 10 ![Gisafai 39.37 Inch Ladder Rack Wind Deflector with 3 Pcs Ring Clamps Roof Rack Wind Deflector Cut Down and Drag on the Noise Fairing for Car Trailer Pickup Accessories Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41doUvnVG-L.jpg) [**Gisafai 39.37 Inch Ladder Rack Wind Deflector with 3 Pcs Ring Clamps Roof Rack Wind Deflector Cut Down and Drag on the Noise Fairing for Car Trailer Pickup Accessories Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT8VMRGC) Gisafai$38.544.1★533%▼falling 11 ![YAKIMA - WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Quiet Noise Reduce Drag 46 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21sO3eFvRJL.jpg) [**YAKIMA - WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Quiet Noise Reduce Drag 46 inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171A6KKU) Yakima$142.594.4★9823%▼falling 12 ![Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tc4kTbNWL.jpg) [**Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M8ZTNFK) Thule$134.674.6★2413%▼falling 13 ![Bikegear Universal Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks - 46 inch - Long Noise Reducer Wind Fairing - Fairing Aerodynamic Air Deflector Kit -(Windshield Made of Aluminium)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21eAuT4YvQL.jpg) [**Bikegear Universal Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks - 46 inch - Long Noise Reducer Wind Fairing - Fairing Aerodynamic Air Deflector Kit -(Windshield Made of Aluminium)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL23FTQ1) BIKEGEAR$112.563.8★303%—flat 14 ![Rhino-Rack Wind Fairing for Roof Racks 50 Inch (RF4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zPl6IfzvL.jpg) [**Rhino-Rack Wind Fairing for Roof Racks 50 Inch (RF4)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5TI7J8) Rhino Rack$128.794.2★4823%▲rising 15 ![Ladder Rack Wind Deflector Alloy Steel Wind Fairing Reduces Wind Noise & Drag with Rubber-Coated Hand-Tightened Clamp Mount 39 Inch for Pickups Vans SUVs with Racks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xceDXJngL.jpg) [**Ladder Rack Wind Deflector Alloy Steel Wind Fairing Reduces Wind Noise & Drag with Rubber-Coated Hand-Tightened Clamp Mount 39 Inch for Pickups Vans SUVs with Racks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF6QNZLF) MQHXUY$41.114.0★53%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 29 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 29 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31smK+fUF6L.jpg)**Thule AirScreen XT Wind Fairing Black** Thule**$143.14**4.2★477 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M96M3RF) [![AirVows 41/38 Roof Rack Fairing Aerodynamic Wind Fairing 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 4 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (41IN)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L74JSr4UL.jpg)**AirVows 41/38 Roof Rack Fairing Aerodynamic Wind Fairing 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 4 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (41IN)** AirVows**$96.49**4.5★11 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF78LYS6) [![INNO INA261 Medium Universal Mount (Fits Rounds Square Aero and Most Factory Bars) Fairing for Mid-Size Cars and SUVs - 40-Inch (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21S6PUSJIAL.jpg)**INNO INA261 Medium Universal Mount (Fits Rounds Square Aero and Most Factory Bars) Fairing for Mid-Size Cars and SUVs - 40-Inch (Black)** INNO**$97.20**4.2★1,255 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002V35PWM) [![LT Sport Roof Top Rack Noise Reducer Wind Fairing with Cross Bars Mount Rooftop Carrier Air Deflector 43 Universal Aerodynamic Windshield Fairing Completed Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aI3CbulQL.jpg)**LT Sport Roof Top Rack Noise Reducer Wind Fairing with Cross Bars Mount Rooftop Carrier Air Deflector 43 Universal Aerodynamic Windshield Fairing Completed Kit** LT Sport**$68.22**4.0★249 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X9WTN8W) [![Yakima - WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Quiet Noise Reduce Drag 40 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-+BFIne1L.jpg)**Yakima - WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Quiet Noise Reduce Drag 40 inch** Yakima**$137.98**4.4★982 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171A6KRI) [![AirVows 38 Aerodynamic Wind Fairing for Roof Rack 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 3 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (38in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+JrLvCLmL.jpg)**AirVows 38 Aerodynamic Wind Fairing for Roof Rack 95% Less Wind Noise Fits Most Factory Bars 3 Clamps for Secure Fit Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks (38in)** AirVows**$88.35**4.5★11 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6Y6NTVC) [![DREAMOTOR 106cm/42 Roof Rack Fairings Wind Noise Reducer Roof Rack Crossbar Wind Fairing Fits Most Factory Bars Compatible with Honda Civic Toyota Camry Mercedes-Benz Mazda Subaru](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k0bwse6XL.jpg)**DREAMOTOR 106cm/42 Roof Rack Fairings Wind Noise Reducer Roof Rack Crossbar Wind Fairing Fits Most Factory Bars Compatible with Honda Civic Toyota Camry Mercedes-Benz Mazda Subaru** DREAMOTOR**$50.51**2.7★4 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX61ZF8Q) [![39.37 in Roof Rack Wind Deflector Van Roof Rack Wind Deflector Ladder Rack Wind Deflector for Utility/Work Truck and Vans Reduces Noise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416AJqboC3L.jpg)**39.37 in Roof Rack Wind Deflector Van Roof Rack Wind Deflector Ladder Rack Wind Deflector for Utility/Work Truck and Vans Reduces Noise** GIMANFT**$38.70**4.6★4 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXV12SHH) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Assembly/Installation**21% *“Well made and easy to assemble, though there weren't any instructions”* **Size-Overall**17% *“Fit perfect”* **Noise Level**11% *“It's so much quieter in my van now”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“Quality”* **Value For Money**7% *“Worth the cost”* **Design-Overall**5% *“Good design”* **Weather Proof**4% *“I liked the blades for my 2022 Jeep compass it kept the rain and snow away and did the job”* **Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**4% *“Adjustability to almost any roof rack”* **Durability**2% *“didn't break”* **Shape/Style**2% *“Its sleek and sporty”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**9% *“No Instructions,”* **Assembly/Installation**8% *“I concluded the order was missing parties to properly put it together”* **Strength**7% *“Flimsy plastic pieces”* **Noise Level**7% *“it made the bars louder not quieter”* **Functionality-Overall**5% *“No way to secure the air dam from vertical movement, so it bumps and rattles against roof every time you hit a bump”* **Size-Overall**5% *“Short for the others”* **Value For Money**4% *“Cheap-overpriced-junk”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“it's not very good in quality as the bolts will slowly losen up”* **Defective Material/Parts**4% *“Other plastic parts came damaged”* **Windshield Issues**4% *“This wind deflector broke during a trip through the car wash”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall37% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Mounting8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Noise Level6% - Windshield Issues5% - Compatibility-Overall3% - Strength3% - Product Condition3% - Assembly/Installation3%