Rattling noise coming from front (audio attached)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Justin Fowler, Apr 5, 2024.

  1. Justin Fowler

    Justin Fowler New Member

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    I have a 2013 Prius Persona with about 160k miles on it. 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.

    Has anyone else experienced this noise? Is this something that I should fix ASAP? How much might it cost?

    Thanks in advance.

     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    What I hear is a bunch of turn signal clicking so you can't make this do this when the car is sitting there and you just step on the gas revs go up so on You're in a generation 3 and you're right at the mileage where things start to happen so you're going to have a whole lot of surprises very shortly more than likely be very careful with this as it can be really expensive and you can wind up with no car and be out of pocket a lot of cash Read up do your research it's a long ride.
     
  3. Eddie25

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    Sounds kinda like an interior plastic rattle, does it seem like it's coming from inside the car?

    You just have to narrow it down by moving your head around while listening, or having a friend help, or opening a window and sticking your head out to see if it's an interior/exterior thing. If it's interior, take everything out of the glove box and cubby, start messing with stuff, put pressure on panels or open the glove box, slam the door, punch stuff. Just whatever you can to either cause it or stop it, so that you can narrow down the cause.

    I'd start with interior/exterior and right side/left side if you are already pretty sure it's 'front'.
     
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    I hear it.

    First thing to do is check under the car and see if any of the plastic under covers are hanging down. Then check the plastic wheel well liners.