Rattling noise in the cabin

[sciguy125]

I have what sounds like a scrapy thumpy noise coming from the front passenger side. I think it's coming from outside (like the fender or something). Any ideas?

What's really starting to bother me is that it's the exact same noise that my mom's 99 Avalon makes. Her's started on the passenger side also. After a few years, both sides are making the same noise. We've never managed to figure out what it is.

[nparker13]

I think I can visualize what the sound is...mine comes from the back seat, and I think (assuming there is one), the fan for the battery vent sometimes hits the plastic guard. Its the only sound I can think of that sounds familiar, but I havent gotten the opportunity to further investigate. Does anyone know if theres a fan in there?

[rlr66]

Originally Posted by jay_man2

I'm getting a rattle from the front passenger side, but only on one stretch of rough road during my morning commute, and another stretch of rough road during my evening commute.

During a 6 hour, almost 400 mile day trip Saturday there were no rattles whatever. Eventually it'll get figured out, Toyota will issue a TSB, and I'll get my dealer to fix it.

I'm getting the same rattling noise. Has Toyota issued the TSB? Did you get it fixed?

[rlr66]

Originally Posted by reignrider

After a week of driving my prius, I began to notice rattling noises from the front passenger side and rear passenger side. Is anybody else having this problem? I love the car but starting to think my interior build quality is not poor but less than good.

I have the car for a week and the same problem started. I think the dashboard is 2 parts. One right at the window that connects to the second part and the parts are rubbing. Have you gotten it fixed? It can be annoying especially on a car with less than 125 miles on it.