Hearing a rattle noise at low gear acceleration.

[ultane]

I just had this exact same rattle. It was stop and go and only happened when holding the brake and not moving. It went away as soon as I started rolling again. The rattle was very loud. Sounded like the passenger dash was going to rattle off, but clearly coming from the engine somewhere. It happened several times in a row before I hit the freeway.

Did you ever find out what was causing it? I only have 250 miles.

Weak in me to the asylum nonamer.

 

[treadmark]

I have experienced this sound. It does not seem to be of concern. The mechanicals make a number of sounds. Considering the technology and relative complexity in the drivetrain, I’m not worried.

 

[Vision83]

Update I have not received any real updates from Toyota. If anyone gets an actual explanation or knows exactly what is causing this please update this thread. It will be interesting to see if the new 4Runners with the hybrid have the same issue.

There is an open TAS case and FTS has reported this to engineering.

I have found another video of the issue from inside the engine bay.

 

[FLC250]

Is anyone hearing a rattle noise at low gear acceleration?? It disappears going into 2nd gear or +25mph.

I thought I was the only one feeling it and hearing it even from the inside. It sounds like gurgling more than a rattle to me though at first to second gear. But yes, on the 3rd gear, it goes away. After seeing the video posted, it's not completely similar though.

Could it be because the engine is Direct-Injection type?

I have an LC250 Prado non-hybrid version by the way.

I also experience a downshift jerk coming from a slow down just before completely stopping.

 

[momo313]

Update I have not received any real updates from Toyota. If anyone gets an actual explanation or knows exactly what is causing this please update this thread. It will be interesting to see if the new 4Runners with the hybrid have the same issue.

There is an open TAS case and FTS has reported this to engineering.

I have found another video of the issue from inside the engine bay.

Hello guys,
Same here. Same noise.
Went to the dealership. Tried the director’s diesel 2024 prado. Same noise but less noisy.
They have no solution.
When you buy such a car at such price, this kind of sound should not happen.
If there is no solution i’ll sell mine yo buy a petrol one ….
Please keep us updated if any of you comes up with a solution

 

[jbtaco2002]

Update I have not received any real updates from Toyota. If anyone gets an actual explanation or knows exactly what is causing this please update this thread. It will be interesting to see if the new 4Runners with the hybrid have the same issue.

There is an open TAS case and FTS has reported this to engineering.

I have found another video of the issue from inside the engine bay.

this video is a perfect example of the sound my 2025 makes. starting to hate driving it in the mornings... but it's mostly fine the rest of the day as long as everything is warmed up.

 

[BattleBorn]

Update I have not received any real updates from Toyota. If anyone gets an actual explanation or knows exactly what is causing this please update this thread. It will be interesting to see if the new 4Runners with the hybrid have the same issue.

There is an open TAS case and FTS has reported this to engineering.

I have found another video of the issue from inside the engine bay.

My 2024 sounds exactly like this mostly around 2,ooo ~ 2,500 rpm - it's not normal and I hope they have a solution soon- thanks for posting hopefully this will help Toyota find a solution.