Diagnosis of low frequency booming problems Experimental and computational modeling of body-in-white Tuned mass damper design to improve acoustic comfort In this work, the aim is to improve the acoustic comfort of a vehicle by using both experimental and computational methods. To that end, tuned mass dampers are attached at optimum locations on the experimentally verified finite element model. Figure A. The techniques used in the proposed improvement method Purpose: Although it is a well-known solution, the use of tuned mass dampers is limited in the automotive sector. In the present study, the aim is to show that tuned mass dampers can be used to solve the low frequency booming problems. Theory and Methods: A finite element model of the vehicle is constructed, and structural and acoustical modes are computed. The structural modes of the vehicle are calculated experimentally, as well, and the computational model is updated using experimental results. The effective forces acting upon the structure are identified using transfer path analysis. The low frequency booming problems, which could not have been predicted at the design stage, are diagnosed by assessing the results of both experimental and computational analyses. Results: The L2 norms of the difference between the measured and computed sound pressure level curves are obtained as 3.8 dB and 4.4 dB for the front and the rear microphones, respectively. According to these results, it is concluded that the updated coupled vibro-acoustic model is successfully validated. Three low frequency booming rpm ranges are identified during the track tests, i.e., 3500-4200 rpm for the front microphone, 1600-2000 and 2950-4250 rpm ranges for the rear microphone. The booming problem in these ranges are successfully attenuated. The L2 norms of the achieved improvements are 11.2 dB, 7.8 dB and 3.3 dB in 3500-4200, 1600-2000 and 2950-4250 rpm ranges, respectively. Conclusion: The proposed modification study is successful in providing substantial improvements for the sound pressure levels in the targeted frequency ranges, where boomings are observed. Moreover, when the whole working frequency range is examined, it is seen that there is no deterioration with respect to the original situation.