Prius airplane sounds "road noise"

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    I have a 07 Prius that has been very good until recently. I noticed road noises coming from the front passenger side that are increasingly getting louder. It sounds almost like a plane taking off as I accelerate. I thought it may be the tires, but when I had them changed out the noise continued. Has anyone had this problem or know what the issue may be?

    Thank you in advance for your help
     
    #1 acarter001, Sep 27, 2008
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    Assuming you are still under warranty, I would let the dealer look for the problem. I haven't had any issue like this on my 07 w/ 23k miles.
     
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    perhaps some debris is caught in in between the rotor and the brake pads.
     
    #3 morpheusx, Sep 28, 2008
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    I have this exact problem! it sounds like a drone from a jet engine as the car gains speed, I could never pinpoint the problem.
     
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    Since your car had been in an accident, is it possible that an axleshaft is slightly bent or otherwise damaged?
     
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    Debris around the brake pad and rotor was my first thought. The only accident I was in with the car was that a truck backed into me and just dented the bumper, but I will have to look at the axle shaft as well. I will be bringing it to the dealer tomorrow to check it out but any other suggestions will still help. Thank you all for your help so far.
     
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    please keep us posted after you get back from the dealership
     
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    The dealership says it is the wheel bearing, as I am luckily still under warranty it should be taken care of. I get the car back tomorrow and will keep you posted.
     
    #8 acarter001, Sep 29, 2008
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    mine does the same thing around 50ish and then again about 70ish. i do not know what it is. its loud like the tranny needs to upshift, but obvsly. that isnt the problem. so now i think ill look into making sure the transaxle oil is up to specs
     
    #9 97ss150, Nov 4, 2008
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