Why does my car rattle at 70 mph?
Wheel balance Tyres that are out of balance will cause a vehicle to vibrate at higher speeds (usually around 50–70mph). Out-of-balance tyres can cause vibration in the steering wheel, through the seat, and through the floor (steering wheel – front tyres; seat/floor – back tyres).
Why does my car rattle and shake when I accelerate?
When the inner CV joint is damaged or begins to fail, you will notice your car vibrating under hard acceleration. As it gets worse, the minor vibrations turn to violent shaking when under load. Damaged CV joints usually occur because of a tear in the joint boot. The only fix is to completely replace the CV joint.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 make a growling noise?
At 40 mph while driving up a slight incline and letting up on gas pedal, the rpms drop from 2000 to 1500 and car will vibrate and a growling/vibration noise can be heard. Spent $250 at Toyota dealer to look at problem. They determined that it was a failing transmission. They said a new one is $4000. I am out of warranty because the age of the car.
Where does the vibration come from in a Toyota RAV4?
As soon as the vibration starts, you can let off the gas or step on the gas to change the RPMs and it instantly stops. This vibration can be felt in the seats and the steering wheel. Over the past few months the vibration has moved to a wider range of 1400-1600 RPM and 40 – 45 mph. Note that this is NOT a drone noise or normal sound.
When does the vibration start on a Toyota Tacoma?
No luck there either. In the end, he doesn’t really have a great answer to tell complaining owners. In December 2012, Toyota issued T-SB-249-12 with a number of solutions that are effective to help resolve customer complaints of driveline vibration occurring between 15 and 25 MPH.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 shake at 1600 rpm?
Over the past few months the vibration has moved to a wider range of 1400-1600 RPM and 40 – 45 mph. Note that this is NOT a drone noise or normal sound. It almost feels like something is loose and the harmonic frequency of 40 mph and 1500 RPM is causing it to shake violently.