Sunroof rattle noise

[rave75]

Has anyone experience rattle noise coming from the sunroof? I have MY16 passat and I hear rattle/squeaky from the sunroof every time it is closed and tilted. When I fully open it, I hear it a lot less. Dealer has put lube around the sunroof but it doesn't fix the noise at all.

[TailsK]

No noise on mine, regardless of how it is opened or closed.

[Buzy_Robot]

Yep - had the same problem with my MY16 140TDI Highline sedan with R-Line and Luxury Packs. Drove me batty!

There's a reason why my current 206TSI sedan doesn't have a sunroof!

I read about this issue on various forums and its seems most B8 Passats are fine, but there seems to be a batch with rather dodgy sunroofs. Your dealer should know about it and using lube will be no help whatsover. Push to get it fixed properly under warranty.

[Vexed]

I have the same issue with my Superb 206 sedan.

I have noticed it gets much worse if I leave my car a bit under the sun.
The dealership looked at briefly, "cleaned and lubricated" the sunroof, didn't make any difference. I will need to find some time to drop it and ask them to fix it properly.

[Wynnston]

I've got this annoying issue when the car is on an uneven surface the roof creeks and groans a bit. Nothing to major but makes me cringe as I've had a couple of mates with 7R's have their sunroof pop/explode most likely due to being installed/aligned incorrectly at the factory.

[rave75]

Push to get it fixed properly under warranty.

To fix it properly, do you need to replace the whole sunroof?

[VezAu]

Sunroof rattle noise

I get creeks also on uneven surface (going up a driveway) on MY16 R-Line. I think the creaking is quiet normal on the R-Line cars due to some body flex with sunroof and stiffer suspension combination. I also get a knock/rattle coming from the rear roof area when driving on rough uneven roads. I'm beginning to think the knock might be caused by the sunshade roller or sunroof cables in the roof. I haven't had it looked at as yet but don't really want the dealer removing the roof lining.

[rave75]

I get creeks also on uneven surface (going up a driveway) on MY16 R-Line. I think the creaking is quiet normal on the R-Line cars due to some body flex with sunroof and stiffer suspension combination. I also get a knock/rattle coming from the rear roof area when driving on rough uneven roads. I'm beginning to think the knock might be caused by the sunshade roller or sunroof cables in the roof. I haven't had it looked at as yet but don't really want the dealer removing the roof lining.

Well they said there is a buletin which mention that the noise came from the plate/bracket and they need to order a new one and install it. Which also mean the dealer need to remove the roof lining...

[ope126]

Although I never had any rattles, VW are replacing the inner rubber seal on mine as it no longer sits flush. This is the inner rubber when the sunroof is raised up (not any external rubbers). Will wait for the part to arrive and report back.

[rave75]

Dealer changed the securing bolt on my sunroof and put some more lubricant. Guess what, rattle noise is the same as before. When the sunroof close, I hear more like squeaking but if I tilt the sunroof, I can easily hear the rattle. When the sunroof is fully open, I hardly hear anything though.

Has anyone got the same issue and able to fix it?

[rave75]

Anyone?

[zzc2010]

Anyone?

No thing wrong with my MY 17 for now

[Adelbaran]

Hi,

I recently bought an MY16 Passat 140 TDI Highline with the same problem. Roof area emits ticking or rattly noises when travelling on uneven surfaces especially around Marrickville, Petersham area where roads are made of concrete. The roof also makes a very noticeable cracking sound when going up or driving off a driveway where it causes the body of the car to flex.

Took the car to local dealer and took one of the technicians for a drive and identified that something is wrong, but not exactly sure what it is until everything is pulled apart. e.g. Roof lining. I hate rattle noise with all cars and keen to get rid of them where possible, but I'm not too keen on having the roof lining and other trims removed as more damage could be done in the process to fix one somewhat tolerable issue... Imagine the sunroof rattle is fixed but then you get a new rattle or noise coming from somewhere else as result of fixing the first one!

[rave75]

Hi,

I recently bought an MY16 Passat 140 TDI Highline with the same problem. Roof area emits ticking or rattly noises when travelling on uneven surfaces especially around Marrickville, Petersham area where roads are made of concrete. The roof also makes a very noticeable cracking sound when going up or driving off a driveway where it causes the body of the car to flex.

Took the car to local dealer and took one of the technicians for a drive and identified that something is wrong, but not exactly sure what it is until everything is pulled apart. e.g. Roof lining. I hate rattle noise with all cars and keen to get rid of them where possible, but I'm not too keen on having the roof lining and other trims removed as more damage could be done in the process to fix one somewhat tolerable issue... Imagine the sunroof rattle is fixed but then you get a new rattle or noise coming from somewhere else as result of fixing the first one!

What I had was clanking noise when the sunroof is tilted and "rubbing" noise when the sunroof touches the headliner due to uneven surface. After the dealer changed the whole sunroof frame, it did fix the issue, no noise at all. But after a while (1 month), I started to hear that "rubbing" noise again. Although the clanking noise when the sunroof is tilted is gone now.

[The One]

They need to replace the whole sunroof frame, there's a TPI for this. It's glued not bolted, so they need to cut out the sunroof frame with a angle grinder (not even kidding) goodluck. (They usually use a windscreen mob to cut it out who are more exp. as if they slip when cutting car is written off. - It's not a fun job.