VW Taigo Engine Mount Issues Signal Costly Repairs

I dealt with similar symptoms on my 2019 VW T-Cross with the 1.0 TSI engine. Being someone with moderate DIY car maintenance experience, I initially tried diagnosing it myself, but the vibration issues needed professional attention. The rough idle and excessive vibrations pointed to a transmission mount problem, but it turned out to be a loose connector near the rubber mount assembly. The workshop found that the wiring harness connection was causing false readings, making the engine management system adjust incorrectly, which led to those harsh vibrations. The fix was straightforward, they repaired the connection and checked all motor mount points. Total cost was 95€ including diagnostic time. The rubber mount itself was actually fine, saving a lot on potential replacement parts. Before suggesting more specific solutions, could you share: Which engine variant your Taigo has? Does the vibration change with AC on/off? Are there any specific error codes showing? Did you notice if the vibrations are worse in drive or neutral? These details would help determine if your issue matches what I experienced or if you might be dealing with actual mount wear.

Thanks for sharing those details. My Taigo has logged 66044km since the latest full service. The mounting bracket issue you mentioned rings familiar, though my symptoms seem more severe. The main engine mount shows clear signs of deterioration, unlike your connector problem. When checking under the hood, theres visible movement at the motor mount points during idle. The transmission mount also seems affected, with noticeable clunking when shifting gears. Can you share what diagnostic steps your workshop took beyond checking the wiring? The repair quote I received suggests replacing both the engine mount and transmission mount assembly, which seems excessive if theres a chance of a simpler fix like in your case.

Thanks for those extra details about your Taigo. Your symptoms do sound more serious than what I encountered with my T-Cross, especially with that visible movement at the motor mount points. In my case, the workshop ran a comprehensive mount integrity test where they used specialized equipment to measure movement at each mounting point while varying engine loads. While my issue turned out to be electrical, your description of visible movement and clunking strongly suggests actual mount failure. The rubber mount deterioration you described is a known weak point, particularly with higher mileage. When my workshop checked my mounts, they showed me what healthy vs worn engine mounts look like, minimal movement should occur even at idle. Given your symptoms of both engine mount and transmission mount issues, replacing both might actually be the right call. While it seems expensive upfront, partial mount replacement often leads to accelerated wear on the remaining original mounts. For context, when they checked my T-Cross mounts during the wiring repair, they mentioned that engine mount replacement typically becomes necessary around 70000-80000km due to normal wear. Your vehicle is approaching that range, which aligns with the symptoms youre seeing. The clunking during gear shifts is particularly telling, thats a classic sign of defective engine mounting that my mechanic specifically warned me to watch for during my last service.

The mounting problems you guys described really helped me understand what I'm dealing with. Based on what I've learned, I'll have the workshop proceed with the full mount inspection and likely replacement of both components since the visible movement and clunking match the symptoms of severe mount failure. My odometer reading seems to fall right in that typical wear range you mentioned, so it makes sense that both the engine mount and transmission mount would be showing problems now. The defective engine mounting is probably why the shifting feels so rough. Given the vibration issues are getting worse and that clunking sound during gear changes is pretty concerning, I'll go ahead and book it in next week. Better to address both mounts now than risk further damage from trying partial repairs. I appreciate the detailed breakdown of your experience, really helped me understand what to expect from the diagnostic process and why a complete mount replacement might be the best long-term fix. I'll update once I get the work done.