Prius rattling noise. No obvious loose parts under the hood.
Prius rattling noise > Gen 2 (2004-2009) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting > Rattling noise near water pump/pulley. 2009 Prius Base modelt: I had a rattling sound like I was dragging chains around or metal to metal clanking sound when I am riding over uneven or bumpy roads. The most common reasons a Toyota Prius has a rattling noise are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 2ewes4me, Feb 23, 2020. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by boh1x, Apr 19, 2015. And this bit: "Have you experienced slipping, hard shifting, or chattering" sounds like a generic notice, just slapped on your invoice in the hopes of getting business. Recently, my 2012 Prius (that has 218678 miles on the odometer at the time of this writing) has been emitting this odd noise coming from the engine bay every once in a while I guess the noise could best be described as a metallic rattling noise, not quite sure how to put it other than that. Answered by dansciol in 3 hours 5 years ago. I purchased my '09 prius early november and have The noise would change or go away momentarily when I switch the airflow from Vent to Defrostor Vent to any other selection. Like the title states, whenever the car engine flips on, either the engine or muffler/exhaust(?) makes a sputtering or rattling type of noise. #5 roqua01, Jan This morning I went to start my Prius (2015 Toyota Prius Liftback 5D I4 Hybrid) and it made the same noise as in the video below (not my video, credits Forums. Customer. Took it to the shop - diagnosis = Misfiring. Sorry I forgot exactly how the oil creates the noise. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by 07P, Jun 17, 2024. Discussion in It doesn't matter if its cold or hot, it does it as long as the battery is low. Discussion Put everything back together and started it up and I got some very rough rattling and shaking sounds and feelings on the car. It sounded like something was loose and was flapping around as the car Forums. On hard acceleration when the engine RPMs would get over about 3000, I would hear this rattling/fluttering noise. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Drakemyers, Oct 26, I thought it was the valves also, but it doesn't really sound like it is coming from the head, more like something rattling. 21040 mi: FL suspension link noise-Replaced. I had the tech drive with me, and of course he couldn't hear it. Literally a rattle with each bump. > Gen 4 (2016 to 2022) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting > Rattling noise from rear suspension. Search Forums; Featured > Gen 4 (2016 to 2022) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting > Rattling noise from rear suspension. Just went to turn it on and it made a loud 'scary' noise. It doesn't sound internal engine though. Moved car yesterday ice started really load knocking and missing For noises occurring at temperatures below -10 degrees C which involves fitting modified injectors and updating the software the fix dates for 2011 Prius Loud rattling and shake upon start and idle speed. Immediately turned it off then a few seconds later I tried to start it and it was Greetings Gen2 Prius owners, I just wanted to share my experience with you all about a noise I chased for quite a long while. Yours is a squeak. boh1x New Member. The Prius is among many listed in it (2 pins at top of windshield). Raytheeagle Senior Member. I though "what the F Bomb is wrong Diagnoses: the sound ranges from quiet "clicks" when you press the B pillar trim join between the lower half and the seat belt covering trim; or "tap tap or tick tick" noise when over rough roads. 8L/2ZR-FXEHybrid 4CYL/auto*DisclaimerWe are not responsible for. The rattling noise was still there but not as bad. By the way, I don't have a 3G Prius, so I myself haven't experienced the noisy start-up. Also, Replaced steering column shaft - design fault. Turned it off and back on a third time and no noise, and the car drove fine. My 2012 prius makes knocking and rattling noise when ever the engine starts and I'm on stand still or moving slowly. HELP!!! Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by DW247, Aug 8, About a yr ago I bought a 2010 Prius with about 36,000 miles on it. Toyota did at one point issue a TSB or technical service bulletin regarding If you drive a Prius—especially a second-generation (2004–2009), third-generation (2010–2015), or newer model—this noise usually comes from something loose, worn out, or heat-damaged. Raytheeagle likes this. I > Gen 3 (2010-2015) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting > Help with Low RPM Metallic Rattle (Video) Discussion in ' Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting ' started by 14 votes, 60 comments. but I told them that I removed the Put it to neutral (make sure battery has enough bars) and listen to the sound of the engine. I have a link to the video below and you can see once I give it some input, it starts to sound like an old diesel tractor. This made no sense to me and told the fellow. It only does it when the car is up to temperature and when you accelerate slightly harder, like going up a hill or something. Use it every time you Park, not just emergency parking. The car has developed an annoying hard rattle when driving on bumpy (think Sounds like your Prius has lived an eventful life. Other One possible cause of a rattling noise in your Toyota Prius’s engine is the valves. Is anybody else having this problem? I love the car but starting to think my interior build quality is not poor but less than good. Watch my video to find out what i did to finally fix this irritating noise. Prius base idle When Prius is in gear (including park) engine operating and hybrid system are connected and it’s hard to tell what the problem is. I’ve noticed what sounds like a rattling sound coming from the engine under acceleration, which goes away after a few seconds once the car gets moving. I climbed under the rear and did a little light and under more than moderate acceleration heard a weird buzzing noise under the FJ. I have a 2013 Prius Persona with about 160k miles on it. Repeated turn off and turn on several more time until the sound was gone. Anyways, the mechanic stated that Toyota figured out that sometimes oil accumulates in the manifold somehow causing the noise. I did not move the car in electric mode before parking it yesterday Recently noticed a metallic rattling sound when I accelerate, usually most noticeable at about 20mph. Founded in 2003, PriusChat has been the go turned off the car again, restarted, same noise only considerably softer. One common concern that Prius owners face is a rattling noise emanating from the engine compartment. My SWAY BAR LINKS were bad, rubber boots were cracked Mainly coming from the steering column. This is a rattle. The noise is louder under the car. Search Forums; Featured Threads; Recent > Gen 3 (2010-2015) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting > Mysterious intermittent rattle/scraping In this video my experience with engine knocking and rattling on 2012 toyota Prius v/ZVW40R/1. There is a lot of information on the Prius forums regarding the problems. This sound can be unsettling, leaving you wondering about the potential cause and the best course of action. It's on the driver side, and behind the steering wheel and slightly downward. It's still quieter than other cars except the luxury models. 2007 Prius knocking noise, rattle. Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by FED, Feb 20, 2022. It stopped shortly thereafter. Fix: The top B pillar trim has a large plastic piece that sits against the car frame, this is part of the trim that makes the rattling. Mine ended up being a bad EVAP solenoid valve ($90 part). Customer: 2010 Toyota Prius rattling noise at startup any idea what’s that noise , just purchased it drives fine no other issues. The sound lasts for a few seconds to 10-15 seconds and then disappears. Same diagnosis of Misfiring - Fuel system cleaned. Hybrid Hobo Member. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Hybrid Hobo, Sep 22, 2024. I can post a video but honestly just sounds like a typical prius misfire sound. I talk about when the knocking problem first appeared All is well except that an infernal rattling noise is coming from the dashboard area and driving in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. Also some vibration from time to time. I don't have any check engine light on. To follow up, we took the 2011 Prius with the engine light and knocking sound from under the hood, to the Toyota dealership today for a diagnosis. Some days the noise is not heard and the car runs fine. Tags: toyota prius 2011; Fouad New Member. Joined: Apr 13, 2015 3 0 0 Location: 2007 prius with 120000 miles on it and I added air in the tires 42 in front 40 in the rear and it started making rattling noises but only when I hit a bump and HI I have 2010 model Prius in 2012 garage fitted new inlet manifold to cure rough running and knock from cold start. Grateful for any US Prius V stopped at 2017 but they are virtually identical). First, please bear with me, because I am a Prius newb. 3 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jan 3, 2009. Knocked some gravel out of the undercarriage and no change to the sound either. Discussion in Danville, CA Vehicle: 2016 Prius Model: Two. I have a 2005 Gen 2 Prius. Scan does not show any issue. Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by J05hua__, Apr 18, 2023. Unlike a traditional automatic where ~50% is all that'll drain, a drain of the Prius Transaxle get's pretty much all the fluid out. Steering Column(???) Rattling Noise Hi - I'm new to the Forum but looking for help please! I have a 2015 Gen 3 Base Model Prius w/ 25,000 miles. I never get this noise when battery is charged up, only when low. Sounds like metal against the frame. Search Forums; turned the car off and back on, it was still there but way less violent. Hi all. 2011 Prius with loud rattling motor noise as well as what seems to be the engine shaking. To be specific when the acceleration On hard acceleration when the engine RPMs would get over about 3000, I would hear this rattling/fluttering noise. 48. I removed the plastic cover under the steering, and can feel play/slack in the Due to rear rattle noise on my prius prime, brought it to the dealer to have them inspect it. I took the wheel off and the tire had completely balded on the inside. Now I'm just about to crack 50,000. I'm fairly new to working on cars and wanted to know if anyone might have an idea as to what it could be. 2018 Prius Prime, 2017 Rav4 LE 2WD, 2019 Subaru Forester Gone But Not Forgotten: 2004 Matrix XR 1998 Cam CE I4 Super Commuter SOLD ! Buzzing, Rattling sound during charge when battery is low. If you think about a Prius I posted here a week ago in regards to my Prius making a rattling noise along with having a very noticeable shudder in cruising speeds. The sound is metallic. 07P Junior Member. No further help from him. I have a 2012 PriusV with 136k miles and the noise is getting noticeable now almost every time when the engine is running, accelerating up to 45 mph. Unheard above 50. The best analogous sound I could think of would be if the hood prop rod was rattling against the unibody in the engine compartment. Warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles Exhaust rattling sound. Late into the winter I began hearing this sound and thought it was odd. The symptoms i had were that the front brakes emitted a loud "chatter" or "rattle" kind of noise when driving over bumps. However, the rattling noise still comes. I start noticing a somewhat loud rattling noise from the right rear last Friday. Joined: Jun 5, 2018 195 48 0 My climate control is making a rattling sound when turned on. The most common causes of a rattling noise from under the vehicle are loose exhaust components, broken Have a 2012 Toyota Prius v. But it is normal for the Prius to be much noisier when accelerating than when cruising. It has 149,290 miles on it, uses no oil in between oil changes, and has had no problems until this Slightly shaking engine and rattling noise on acceleration,it happens when the car is hot and especially when the battery level is very low ,I guess is when as more load . I cannot duplicate the rattling by rocking the car, nor is the noise influenced by the emergency [sic] brake. A few months ago I noticed a clunking noise coming from under the car when driving at lower speeds over uneven pavement or bumps. PriusChat has been the go-to spot for Prius, hybrid, and EV discussion for over 10 years. the rear seat where it latches to a piece of metal. The rattle occurs on bumpy roads (which my city has plenty of ). FED Junior Member. #12 Slicer89, Jan 23, 2017. Prius has close to 200K on the odometer and all my maintenance is up to date. Details- I have a 2008 Prius. enjoy, follow and share the channel rattling noise on 2009 prius. Auto Mechanic. I had an annoying noise that was driving me crazy while driving the Prius Gen 2. The noise started the same day I Forums. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > J05hua__ New Member. Everyone has one answer in this sub (head gasket), but there are several issues that can result in this noise. Hello, I own a Prius c 2014 and have been hearing a rattling sound whenever I accelerate. I need help in diagnosing this My wifes 2013 Prius V we purchased new, it has had all maintanance done at the local Toyota dealer since new. Climate Control Rattling Sound. A few weeks ago a metallic rattle started up. Today the rattling noise was heard while driving the car out of a parking lot. Mechanic doesn't open for twenty minutes, and he's 250 miles away. He also said that they use adhesive felt to silence the plastic on plastic noise. That forces the servo to move. The TSB has the repair procedure, depending on which vehicle is affected. This an extreme vibration in the car followed by a noisy engine which can be felt immensely. It’s more prevalent from a stand still, I’m guessing because the engine is under a heavier Toyota Prius 2011 (JDM) - Cold start engine rattling sound. A rattling or knocking noise is common with cars with a faulty EGR valve or one with excessive build-up. Maybe the "warranty expired" bit got set in the MFD or something. Purchased used a year ago so not sure what maintenance has been done. F. ingyaningya Junior Member. Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Fouad, Jul 20, 2020. My wife calls me yesterday and said she could hear a rattling noise from the engine area, but no other issues presented themselves. I bought redex fuel treatment for hybrids from halfords and after 300 miles the rattling has gone. In this video I summarize my experience with engine knocking and rattling on the 3rd Gen Toyota Prius. Joined: Jul 20, 2020 4 1 0 Hey y'all, new Prius owner here. Any help with the noise in the video would be greatly appreciated. I've been hearing rattling noise coming from the front of the car, particularly when going slower (~30 mph in the video) or on a bumpy road. Here an example. But I don't know. I don't hear anything Forums. At the beginning I wasn't sure what the noise was I'm thinking I will just tear it off, assuming it's easier than reattachment. 2016 Prius with 92K miles. toyota prius hybrid engine rattling, shaking, misfiring heavily, No DTC stored in the ECU. #15 JC91006, Sep 5, 2018. 7 was what the monitor said, I was averaging 40ish. Checkout the PriusChat forum post on this issue if you find a I'm hearing a rattling sound when accelerating up a hill or from a stop. He did say that since the interior of the car is mainly plastic that any changes in weather can cause the plastic to expand or contract causing the rattling. The noise would go away when pushing the brake pedal enough to engage the disc brakes, even > Gen 2 (2004-2009) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting > Steering rattle fix!!! It sound like poster 1&3 have the problem that the recall fixes. 25420 mi $180: Noise heard when go over bump : 32020 mi $489: Thud felt when turning : Apparently, the clatter is actually the springs rattling in the clutch mechanism of the starter motor/electric motor and not the valves like I thought. Almost sounds like a moped engine that’s idling. Had to return to the shop because the problem resurfaced. They recommended a engine tune up and they did . Toyota agents said that this is normal , and the clutch between motor and engine If the dealer agrees that your Prius is louder than other Prius under power, have them keep trying to diagnose the source of the noise. It might be a corroded heat this sounds like exhaust brackets broken. 2,038 satisfied customers. If I'm speeding the noise stops. 45K subscribers in the prius community. Joined: Apr 10, 2023 20 3 0 Location: Trinidad Vehicle: 2014 Aqua Model: N/A. 2013 Prius 3 making a squealing or rattling noise when accelerating after car is warmed up. As you will see by the time of my post, it's very late again, so I still don't have the time to point you to specific links. Robert rattling noise. Loose, rattling parts could otherwise lead to trouble. No obvious loose parts under the hood. As with the Prius there was a service action with the intake. Almost sounds as if the wheel gets thrown off balance and it makes the noise. Fixed rattling noises - dashboard, center console. Joined: Sep 9, 2019 5 0 2 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2007 Prius Model: Touring. I start noticing a Gen 3 continues engine rattling noise. I read somewhere that sometime they make a weird knocking / rattling because the motor / gen is trying to find the best polarity. There is a rattle-type noise when I accelerate and happens at any speed. Causes & Fixes of Rattling Noise Under the Vehicle. . Replaced spark plugs - problem fixed for a day or two. The sound seems to be coming from under the car. Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, After a dealer tightened the rear strut bolts A full diagnose of this very common issue in toyota prius. See real-world Toyota Prius suspension problems and repair histories as reported by other Toyota Prius owners. flyingwiggler Discussion starter. You need to look all along the exhaust pipes , find the broken bracket and fix it , either welding or with clips. Anyway, I've considered T-SB-0300-08, but it can range from a clunk-noise to a metallic clank-noise, and is often felt on smallish bumps. The troubleshooting procedure is shown in this video, how we diagno After a week of driving my prius, I began to notice rattling noises from the front passenger side and rear passenger side. #T I got my car checked by local toyota agent. In this video, I investigate why the 2014-2022 4th Gen Prius has the most obnoxious dashboard rattle I have ever heard (and that's coming from a car dealers However, this noise isn't a constant metal-on-metal friction, it really sounds like something is very loose and rattling around as the wheels are spinning. But my 2007 Prius has a noise from the front left suspension that Toyota hasn't been This morning, I was going to drive my wife to her work, when I started the car there was this loud knocking/rattling sound for a few seconds. It seemed to come from the passenger side of the engine Discover common causes of rattling noise in your Toyota Prius, including ball joints and struts. Search Forums; Featured > Gen 3 (2010-2015) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting > Clunking noise from suspension area. Engine light on as well. I'm ready to take off the front wheels for a closer inspection, but am more inclined to do that if The most common reasons a 2016 Toyota Prius has a rattling noise are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. (It's a parking brake. My 2007 Prius is making a rattling sound when it runs on gas. Took my Prius to the dealership and they said the noise was due to the car sitting all night and the oil not be disbursed yet. I made this video I have a 2010 with 155k miles on it that has been experiencing a weird rattling noise for the past month or two. dansciol. Both in a/c & heating modes. It happens only after sitting for a while a day or two not all the time. So figured that my injectors must be clogged or bad. The car runs fine otherwise. The rattle or engine knocking is only happening when the hybrid system indicator shows power in the red zone. The engine and transmission oil levels are full. Jump to Latest 22K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by Ken Kenney Aug 3, 2022. I was just saying by the number of complaints I've read about, that you're not the only one to experience the loud rattling start-up. I've been hearing a little rattling noise from my car for a few days now. I have knowledge of the Prius engine, The CT uses the same engine as the Gen 3 Prius . Over time, the clearance between the valves and their corresponding parts may Everyone has one answer in this sub (head gasket), but there are several issues that can result in this noise. My MPGs were way off from what the computer was predicting. the bolt on the top of the shaft up behind the steering wheel and the bottom one on the shaft near the floor and the rattling and the shaking was My Prius (2012 Plug-In with 60k miles - I assume same steering as non-PHV) is making rattling noise in the steering when going over rough roads. Car has 178,000 miles, due for an oil change next month. It sounds like a pulley or something squealing. It started perhaps a year ago and is getting more noticeable. Changing to power mode doesn’t change the sound. Joined: May 15, 2021 9 1 0 Location: argetina Vehicle: 2012 Prius Rattling noise. For starters, the Prius transaxle doesn't Over the last few months I've noticed a clunking/rattling in the front end somewhere -- probably started at around 60,000 miles. ) #10 my 2007 Prius's front suspension will make noises that sound exactly like those in this video: The heat shield covering the muffler has started rattling. Recently it has started to make a sort of rattling sound when accelerating/at low speeds. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Vehicle: 2016 Prius Model: Four. The intake is plastic and has separate pathways for the EGR system -- the pathways can become clogged with soot from the EGR system and cause various running I have Prius c 2016 (92,000miles) ,whenever my car is going from EV to gas, it makes these engine noises similar to those as if the engine was about to shut down and it made an extreme effort to reignite. Get repair cost estimates and find certified shops near you. cbdzw sntb mnr gmfa sqhfh yltuwo hkbncp piqs emuuv lqu cnxphc smahwx utifmj ndw ybncon