Creaking when turning / speed bumps

[Mormegil]

A friend pointed out (now I can't stop noticing it), that when I turn, or go over a speed bump, there's a noticeable creaking noise coming from the right rear area behind the window.

Is this something the dealer can fix? I got my Prius a couple of months ago, and got the extended warranty.

[prim2]

Have you confirmed that your rear seatbacks are properly latched?

[Mormegil]

Checked the seat, and the cargo cover off. Still creaks.

[seasidetraveler]

Yes, take it to the dealer- they should be happy to fix any rattles or creaking noises- mine did at 30,000 miles

[Mormegil]

Thanks for the advice. Will do when I get a chance.

[sdtundra]

Hey, not to being back an old/dead thread but i noticed yesterday after we had out first rain since i bought my Prius in March, that every time i go over a speed bump the front suspension makes a creaking sound.

The only other vehicle I heard this one was my 05 Tundra but that was because that truck had Nitrogen charged coilovers in front and they had lost pressure from constant high speed desert activity.

What could the reason that my front suspension is creaking after 12,500 miles?

[prius805]

My right side back does a knocking creaking type noise when going over bumps or when going through a dip when turning.

Did you ever get this fix?

Thanks,

Nick

[Zizigulu]

Yea, my Prius does the same. It was fine over the summer. But now, it's creaking, and it comes especially from the right side, behind the seat. When I hold on to the seat, from preventing it to move, the creaking stops. So it leads me to believe that the creaking is coming from the seat shaking itself. It might be the cold weather. My Prius only has 7500 km on it.

[halpos4]

Originally Posted by sdtundra

Hey, not to being back an old/dead thread but i noticed yesterday after we had out first rain since i bought my Prius in March, that every time i go over a speed bump the front suspension makes a creaking sound.

The only other vehicle I heard this one was my 05 Tundra but that was because that truck had Nitrogen charged coilovers in front and they had lost pressure from constant high speed desert activity.

What could the reason that my front suspension is creaking after 12,500 miles?

I've had this creaking noise coming from the front end somewhere,especially going over speed bumps or turning left or right under braking,i've had the garage check it out but they can't identify what it is,
They've checked that everything is ok in the steering and suspension areas and until something "snaps,crackles or pops" i'm going to keep driving,might be something to do with the 206,000kms on the odo!!

[mlibanio]

Check the bushings around the Anti-roll bar, or Sway Bar as others call it. Also check the bushings around the Tie Rods as well. Sometimes those bushings get old and crack. I had this happen on my Geo Metro, strange creaking noise, and when pulling into my driveway I would get this sort clunk. It would do it at no other time. I replaced the bushings and it was gone! 90% of the time spraying the suspension with white grease spray will do the trick. I have done for years on my Neon and Prius with excellent results. Both cars have suspension components that look completely new despite the harsh Canadian winters we get. Try it and let me know. It could very well be the cheapest fix you will ever make! HAHAHA!