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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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#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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