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2012 prius V shudders when accelerating and braking

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by NorthernPrius28, Sep 22, 2024 at 12:53 PM.

  1. NorthernPrius28

    NorthernPrius28 New Member

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    did some searching on the forums before posting but didn't find anything that exactly matched the symptoms.

    230000km (143000mi)

    When accelerating, engine braking, or normal braking, especially at speeds 90-110kph (55-70mph), a shudder can be felt coming from drivers front wheel. When changing from accelerating to braking and vic versa a lurch can be felt. Braking in Neutral results in no shudders at all.

    At low speeds, a metal squeaking or clicking sound can sometimes be heard from the same wheel. If I had to guess, the sounds are at the same frequency as wheel rotation.

    There are no issues on startup or idle so I don't think it's the head gasket. Coolant seems fine. Transmission fluid has not been changed on reccomendation of my old mechanic, spark plugs have not been changed but I don't think that's root cause since this happens when the engine is braking as well.

    The no shutters when braking in Neutral is really throwing me off
     
  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    I would look at the cv joints or wheel bearings
     
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