Hollow rattle over bumps at low speed (2020 Prime)

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  1. ezrastiles

    ezrastiles Junior Member

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    I've got a month-old 2020 Prius Prime LE with 800 miles on it now. Love the car, but it's developed a plasticky, hollow-sounding rattle when going over bumpy roads at low speeds (<20 mph). It is especially present if the bump causes the car to roll a bit.

    Like I said, it's a plastic sound, almost like a coin stuck in a water bottle. It will increase in frequency for a couple seconds (like a coin coming to rest on a tabletop) then go away. Seems to be coming from under the car but honestly I'm not sure.

    Many thanks for any advice and/or similar stories!
     
    #1 ezrastiles, Oct 28, 2019
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!

    your car is under warranty, take it back to the dealer for free analysis (and hopefully repair)

    all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Oct 29, 2019
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    License plate frame? Is anything in your center console? Glove box? (I had a weird rattle and turned out to be my spare sunglasses I forgot I had stashed in my center console).
     
    #3 ctscoob, Nov 7, 2019
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    Could it be the passenger seat belt hitting the plastic side if it is twisted. I have had this happen on two occasions.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #4 Tips, Dec 30, 2019
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    I have a 2021 and I think I have the same issue… OP: did yours get resolved? What was it?
     
    #5 MScelery, Apr 14, 2022
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    I have the same type of rattle. The rattle seemed to also be temperature dependent. The colder the temperature the more I noticed it. The dealer found it to be a plastic panel on the rear hatch. They replaced the panel and for about a month the rattle disappeared. Unfortunately it returned, so I am guessing it is a fit problem. I haven't noticed as much since our temps have been in the 60s and 70s. It was the top panel above the rear hatch window. Rattles annoy me, but I am just going to live with it unless I can find away to secure the panel. Turn the music up and go on. Good luck with yours.
     
    #6 blizzardgal, Apr 14, 2022
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    Mine seems to be more from the bottom of the car, either by driver front tire area or just below the driver seat. It’s hard to really tell. It’s more like a “knocking” sound the more I think about it.
     
    #7 MScelery, Apr 14, 2022
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