[Docray1]

Our 2011 X3 2.8 has had numerous rattles, squeaks and creaks, along with multiple other problems including malfunctioning and noisy power windows and throttle lag.

The latest noise was a loud "creaking" that was heard when going up an incline (like a driveway) where the body would flex a bit. It sounded like it was coming from the left (drivers side) rear end. I tried adjusting the hatch stops, and looked elsewhere for the source, but had no luck. We took it to our dealer (again) and they claim it came from a loose "sunroof cassette brace". We are picking up the car later today; hopefully that latest issue has now been solved.

[MattUK]

I've just accepted the clunks from the wheels when going over bumps and uneven road now, doesn't sound right at all but fed up with them. The boot clunk was the worse, but that got sorted by the lugs

[gareth12468]

Originally Posted by biglare

Yes, please see the red arrows in picture below that shows the black plastic stoppers that needed to be adjusted. Just give them a half turn (counter clockwise) and check to see if tailgate is more secure. Only a half turn has solved our tailgate rattle issues!


*Note: the picture is not of my X3, but the same parts are on the X3.


I hope this helps for your tailgate rattle issue as it helped me!

Thank you biglare..... That fixed most of the noise.....

[biglare]

Originally Posted by gareth12468

Thank you biglare..... That fixed most of the noise.....

Glad to have helped. I noticed that over some larger bumps I still heard the noise, so I gave the stops another 1/2 turn and then the all was fixed.

[gareth12468]

Originally Posted by biglare

Glad to have helped. I noticed that over some larger bumps I still heard the noise, so I gave the stops another 1/2 turn and then the all was fixed.

Yes.... mine still have some noise over bumps too..... Need to work with it when I have time.....