Dash Rattle... already!

[Carnutt]

As others above I HATE squeaks and rattles. Of slight consolation is the fact that more expensive cars, due to all the plastics being used in car interiors to save weight and money, also develop them. A late model Acura TL that I had was an absolute rattle trap. The car cost about $10000 more than the Prius.

In considering the vehicle's cost, much of the premium we pay for our Prius' is due to their extreme degree of technology.

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by Carnutt

As others above I HATE squeaks and rattles. Of slight consolation is the fact that more expensive cars, due to all the plastics being used in car interiors to save weight and money, also develop them. A late model Acura TL that I had was an absolute rattle trap. The car cost about $10000 more than the Prius.

In considering the vehicle's cost, much of the premium we pay for our Prius' is due to their extreme degree of technology.

Few rattles here and there, sometimes aggravated by cold temperatures, are somewhat common in cars, I agree, but this is the first time, after owning many cars (some from those highly unreliable brands), that rattles are actually driving me nuts. Those who are not experiencing it yet or are not bothered by them are very lucky...

[jamesktg]

Maybe Toyota should have provided the Bose QC noise cancelling headphones instead of the Bose stereo

Toyota, are you listening?

[web1b]

I noticed a, click, creak, snap sound over bumps. Luckily, I had a passenger riding in front, so I know exactly where it's coming from. It is the passenger side dash near the speaker and windshield. Pressing on it stops the sound.
I'm not sure whether to get it fixed soon or wait to see if more rattles come up in a few weeks or months so they can all be fixed in one trip rather than wasting time on one rattle and having to go back again later.

[cycledrum]

It's not only the Gen3, my 2009 also has a little plasticky contact type of sound in the dash, on occasion too. It was a little embarassing with my sister and family in the car today.

[toyolover]

Originally Posted by dmvp

The only "rattle" I've ever noticed comes from my water bottles. If I have one in the door, it rattles once in awhile...same if I have a bottle in the cup holder in the center console.

I have the rattling noise problem and it seems to be coming from the center cup holder console as well. If I press my hand on top of the center holder when it is closed, the noise seems to disappear. Still not 100% sure it is from there but with everything removed from the glove compartment and under the center console, it seems to be the conclusion. (Oh, I should have also removed everything inside the center console too. Well, I'll try it again tomorrow.)

[Frankblack0503]

There seem to be a lot of people who have a problem on the right side of the dash (there where the speaker is). Anyone with a solution or a toyota dealer with a solution for this ? I have it from the first km's and it's only getting more frequent :-(

[dchev]

It is winter! It is cold outside! It is pretty normal for car with lots of plastic interior parts to ruttle at these temperatures.
If you have any ruttles during spring, summer or fall, I would recommend to take the car to the dealer. Otherwise, just turn up the volume of your radio/cd and enjoy the ride!

[web1b]

Winter isn't that cold where I am and I still got the rattle, so that's not it.
Turning up the volume is so lame of a fix. I already listen to the radio as loud as I will. Music kind of masks it to a point, but talk radio doesn't since there is a break in the sound between talk.

[Frankblack0503]

My Prius rattles are there from summer to fall and now winter so i don't think it's a season related problem here...It's just build like 'made in china' not build like made in Japan...