So as there are so many various forum topics on various rattles issues, I figure it'd be nice to have people post in one thread what rattle that they had and what they did to fix it.
I'll start, and these I found by searching the forum and reading a lot:
These fixes may fix your issue, but it could also be unrelated. It's just an idea to try, it may help you out.
Symptom: Rattle and noise from doors, and rear seats
Fix: Friction or felt tape on the latches of all doors and rear seat latches
Outcome: Car is quieter, and doors seem to slam shut with a better clunk
Symptom: Hatch rattle and clunk noise
Fix 1: Adjust the rubber nozzles on the hatch door, as the metal to metal can scrap and create rattles, you can also add felt tape to these areas where the metal connects
Fix 2: Make sure the screw that holds down the spare tire is secured, if needed add some felt tape or even foam under it to keep it from rattling
Outcome: While it is hard to eliminate all hatch noises, these can certainly help.
Things I am still figuring out:
Metallic rapid rattle, usually over rough roads at highway speeds. I thought it was loose change, but it's clean - so my next step is figuring out if the e-brake button and assembly is making that rattle, or the center console.
The spare tire area I think still needs a bit more foam or sound deadening material, as over bumps the spare tire, even when tightly screwed down, seems to make a clanking noise.
Add your own!
I'll start, and these I found by searching the forum and reading a lot:
These fixes may fix your issue, but it could also be unrelated. It's just an idea to try, it may help you out.
Symptom: Rattle and noise from doors, and rear seats
Fix: Friction or felt tape on the latches of all doors and rear seat latches
Outcome: Car is quieter, and doors seem to slam shut with a better clunk
Symptom: Hatch rattle and clunk noise
Fix 1: Adjust the rubber nozzles on the hatch door, as the metal to metal can scrap and create rattles, you can also add felt tape to these areas where the metal connects
Fix 2: Make sure the screw that holds down the spare tire is secured, if needed add some felt tape or even foam under it to keep it from rattling
Outcome: While it is hard to eliminate all hatch noises, these can certainly help.
Things I am still figuring out:
Metallic rapid rattle, usually over rough roads at highway speeds. I thought it was loose change, but it's clean - so my next step is figuring out if the e-brake button and assembly is making that rattle, or the center console.
The spare tire area I think still needs a bit more foam or sound deadening material, as over bumps the spare tire, even when tightly screwed down, seems to make a clanking noise.
Add your own!