Squeaky Rear Spoiler on 2008 Touring Models

rochesteruser · 03-20-2008, 09:09 AM

Have any of the 2008 Touring Model Owners noticed a squeak/creak from the rear spoiler when you drive over anything bumpy? If so, how have you remedied the annoying noise?

Steamboatsig · 03-20-2008, 12:43 PM

I haven't noticed any squeeking coming from the rear of my Touring. How do you know it is the spoiler?

subarutoo · 03-20-2008, 03:25 PM

I don't have a Touring model. but when I hear a squeak from the rear area, it usually means the rear folding seat is not latched tightly. Open the catch and slam the seat back and see if it goes away. It worked for me.

llmhillman · 03-20-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rochesteruser

Have any of the 2008 Touring Model Owners noticed a squeak/creak from the rear spoiler when you drive over anything bumpy? If so, how have you remedied the annoying noise?

I have a 2008 Touring model. I haven't noticed any thing like that.

rochesteruser · 03-20-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Steamboatsig

I haven't noticed any squeeking coming from the rear of my Touring. How do you know it is the spoiler?

The local Toyota Dealer had their aftermarket installer ride with me yesterday and he said it was the spoiler bracket. He told me that he has already fixed 3 of the Touring Models already that they had sold. It's a known problem and all he did to fix it was take the spoiler off and pad it up with this sticky foam tape on all the edges and used Silicone Spray on the plastic brackets. It works great and the creak is now gone. But I was just curious if there were other Touring Owners who have experienced this annoying sound.

themaskedmedea · 03-21-2008, 11:20 AM

When I get my car back from the shop, I'll have to check on mine! Thanks for the tip.

03-20-2008, 09:09 AM	#1
rochesteruser Cruzin' in Rochester MN Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester Posts: 153 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Squeaky Rear Spoiler on 2008 Touring Models Have any of the 2008 Touring Model Owners noticed a squeak/creak from the rear spoiler when you drive over anything bumpy? If so, how have you remedied the annoying noise?

03-20-2008, 12:43 PM	#2
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altadena Posts: 324 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Squeaky Rear Spoiler on 2008 Touring Models I haven't noticed any squeeking coming from the rear of my Touring. How do you know it is the spoiler?

03-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,176 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Squeaky Rear Spoiler on 2008 Touring Models I don't have a Touring model. but when I hear a squeak from the rear area, it usually means the rear folding seat is not latched tightly. Open the catch and slam the seat back and see if it goes away. It worked for me.

03-21-2008, 11:20 AM	#6
themaskedmedea Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 7 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Squeaky Rear Spoiler on 2008 Touring Models When I get my car back from the shop, I'll have to check on mine! Thanks for the tip.