Do you hear rattling noises?

[robnbill]

I had the same issue. I would take it to Toyota and they couldn't find it. Then I figured out what was happening. The latch mechanism on the rear passenger side is where the noise is coming from. If you unlatch the seat and relatch it, it will go away for a time. That is what Toyota techs would do when looking for something loose. It was standard procedure to see if the seat was latched firmly.

So no small surprise when they could never hear it. The noise would be when the car would be turning into the drive way or some other occasion which would cause the car to flex slightly. I plan on pointing it out to the techs when I take it in for it's first checkup. For now, I just relatch the seat if it gets to be annoying. I plan on trying some light grease where the latch actually latches to see if that will stop it.

That is my only annoying sound. I love the car. I traded in a Lexus IS 250 for it and don't regret it in the least.

Bill

Originally Posted by MPGen3

Same here, passenger rear door in particular. I hear a creaking sound as I turn up my driveway. Checked everything seatbacks, tray tables locked in upright position. Could just be some paranormal activity.

[nuggetmonkey]

I notice rattling noises on my new Prius, but mostly from above the driver's side roof...

[Bobby]

Hmm, I heard it a few times but I thought that maybe it had something to do with the accident I had in August (I hit a deer). Yeah, I only hear it sometimes.

[DeanFL]

ONLY noise inside is an occasional 'creak' sound when I press down hard on the console armrest the wrong way. Haven't diagnosed it yet - anybody? Not a big deal at all considering the plastic interior...so far.

[rlr66]

Originally Posted by robnbill

I had the same issue. I would take it to Toyota and they couldn't find it. Then I figured out what was happening. The latch mechanism on the rear passenger side is where the noise is coming from. If you unlatch the seat and relatch it, it will go away for a time. That is what Toyota techs would do when looking for something loose. It was standard procedure to see if the seat was latched firmly.

So no small surprise when they could never hear it. The noise would be when the car would be turning into the drive way or some other occasion which would cause the car to flex slightly. I plan on pointing it out to the techs when I take it in for it's first checkup. For now, I just relatch the seat if it gets to be annoying. I plan on trying some light grease where the latch actually latches to see if that will stop it.

That is my only annoying sound. I love the car. I traded in a Lexus IS 250 for it and don't regret it in the least.

Bill

I think it also has to do with the glove compartment latches. They seem to have some play in them which makes a little sound. All in all I love the car and it's features. I don't feel that the materials are "cheap" as some others have stated. I think the feel of the controls is top notch. I marvel at how everything works together seemlessly.

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by randy_m

We're lucky in that ours is completely silent except for a little wind noise at highway speeds. Sorry to hear about the rattles that some are experiencing.

Don't worry... they will come...

[randy_m]

Originally Posted by Indyking

Don't worry... they will come...

Well, 2500 miles and counting, none yet.

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by randy_m

Well, 2500 miles and counting, none yet.

Great... maybe your Prius was part of a lot where they were doing a better job building it, although, I think the rattles are a result of poor quality of interior materials rather than building quality...

[L8rnr]

Originally Posted by CivicQc

There have been numerous reports about rattle noises in the Prius III cabin. This poll was created to try to determine how widespread the problem is.

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Gen 3 Dashboard rattles & creaks

[L8rnr]

Gen 3 Dashboard rattles & creaks