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2011 VW Tiguan - 'Tinny' rattling sound on acceleration

8 messages,  Last post on Jul 13, 2011 at 5:58 AM

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#3 of 8 Re: 2011 VW Tiguan - 'Tinny' rattling sound on acceleration [grady71] by stixt6

Oct 21, 2010 (11:21 am)

Replying to: grady71 (Sep 20, 2010 7:17 am)
I also just bought a 2011 Tiguan 2.0T 4 motion, and this rattle noise is rediculous. I have contacted the dealership, and they will not do anything for me because the vehicle is "operating within normal perameters". So, I called VW customer care 800-822-8987, and after 3 conversations with 3 different people, (mind you, I was polite with them), they gave me the run around and told me I had to speak with the dealership again. I called the dealership again, and they have to call VW again. Although none of the other 2.0 turbos make this noise in the VW - Audi family of cars, this is supposed to be normal. I'm calling it B.S. I will keep you posted on this forum with the results! PLEASE, if anyone else has this problem, Please call the VW customer care! They won't do anything until enough of us complain.

#4 of 8 Tiguan sounds like helicopter by taki0187

Nov 07, 2010 (3:17 pm)

I'm in the market for a 2011 Tiguan for my wife. Took it for a ride and opened a 1 rear window and it sounded like a helicopter, salesman says they all do it. Anyone else had this happen to them. I find it hard to believe that a vehicle that sells for over $30,000 that this is normal. thanks in advance.

#5 of 8 Re: Tiguan sounds like helicopter [taki0187] by steve_ HOST

Nov 08, 2010 (7:16 am)

Replying to: taki0187 (Nov 07, 2010 3:17 pm)
It's pretty common on a lot of cars.
 
tidester, "Volvo XC90 SUV" #930, 3 Jan 2003 9:19 pm

#6 of 8 Re: 2011 VW Tiguan - 'Tinny' rattling sound on acceleration [stixt6] by bobtob

Nov 21, 2010 (9:24 pm)

Replying to: stixt6 (Oct 21, 2010 11:21 am)
Same Here
Just got my Tiguan 2011 Se Friday, same sound,
Not really annoying so I don't really care unless it is a big engine issue

#7 of 8 Re: 2011 VW Tiguan - 'Tinny' rattling sound on acceleration [bobtob] by stixt6

Dec 06, 2010 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: bobtob (Nov 21, 2010 9:24 pm)
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've spoken with the VW service again, "off the record" the service consultant agrees that there an undefined problem with the turbo. I believe that, and I know I'm not an expert, that the torque needed to accelerate the Tiguan is higher than what the turbo was designed for. Something to do with "gearing/ final drive ratio" is what the service guy told me. This causes a boost fluctuation at the 2500 to 3000RPM range, where the torque starts to peak. The wastegate assembly is probably rattling. This may never pose a serious engine problem, but it doesn't make it acceptable. A new, $27,000+ vehicle shouldn't sound like you put water mixed with gas in your tank and drove your car. Thanks again, hope all fellow Tiguan owners have more luck.

#8 of 8 Premium vs. Regular Fuel by danfg

Jul 13, 2011 (5:58 am)

I just got my 2011 Tiguan and have been putting regular gas in for the 1800 miles so far. I just realized that VW says to use premium gas...
 
I have had several conversations with folks who say it will not make a difference. I was wondering what the Tiguan owners that replied to this forum post are doing?
 
Thanks

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