Sounds like something is moving in trunk

[AylaNamiz]

I just purchased a 2010 5D Liftback. I had it inspected before I bought it and it passed with flying colors, so I'm pretty sure this isn't a mechanical issue or anything like that. But when I stop and go at low speeds or make sharp turns, it sounds like something is moving around in the trunk. I was sure it was the jack just moving around, so I removed it and drove it around the block. It did the same thing. There was absolutely nothing in the car that could have been moving around, but that's exactly what it sounds like: something metal moving around back there. Anyone else have this problem.

Oh, and I'm sorry if this is categorizes wrongly at all. Wasn't totally sure where to post.

Thanks. :smile:

[PatrickJohnson]

Lift up the shelf in the back (under the cargo mat, if you have one). There are two compartments, one on either side. Probably something is rolling around in one of those, OR if you look in the bottom of each compartment there is a little locking mechanism that holds them in place. Make sure that is secure.

[RedRide]

Also, are you shure that there is not something under the spare tire causing the rattle?

[AylaNamiz]

Lift up the shelf in the back (under the cargo mat, if you have one). There are two compartments, one on either side. Probably something is rolling around in one of those, OR if you look in the bottom of each compartment there is a little locking mechanism that holds them in place. Make sure that is secure.

I have done exactly that and I still hear the noise, unfortunately.

[AylaNamiz]

Also, are you shure that there is not something under the spare tire causing the rattle?

How would I go about checking under the tire?

[WeeYari]

Remove it.

Also, since sounds can seem to come from an area far removed from actual souce, a couple other suggestions.

- something could be under the rear seat.
- is the third seatbelt secure in the headliner mount, or dangling down a bit?
- is the latching mechanism for the third seatbelt sitting visible on top of the cushion, or has it tucked down out of sight?

[AylaNamiz]

Remove it.

Also, since sounds can seem to come from an area far removed from actual souce, a couple other suggestions.

- something could be under the rear seat.
- is the third seatbelt secure in the headliner mount, or dangling down a bit?
- is the latching mechanism for the third seatbelt sitting visible on top of the cushion, or has it tucked down out of sight?

I think the latching mechanism is visible. I will check all of these things and hopefully one of them is the source. Thanks.

[nookandcrannycar]

Also, are you shure that there is not something under the spare tire causing the rattle?

My first thought as well.

[AylaNamiz]

I have tried all of these things. I actually removed the tire and everything in the trunk area and drove around and still heard the noise. It seems like it is coming from inside the back bumper somehow, like something is loose and sliding around in there. Anyone know what may have come loose?

[Jlager]

Maybe have someone else stand outside the car and listen for the noise while you slowly drive by. It might be easier for them to hear where it's coming from.

[AylaNamiz]

Maybe have someone else stand outside the car and listen for the noise while you slowly drive by. It might be easier for them to hear where it's coming from.

I did that and also had someone sit in the back with the seats down while I drove around. Sounded like it was coming from the left of the bumper.

[tk-421]

I have tried all of these things. I actually removed the tire and everything in the trunk area and drove around and still heard the noise. It seems like it is coming from inside the back bumper somehow, like something is loose and sliding around in there. Anyone know what may have come loose?

Did you by any chance swap your rear lights? I did and I lost a screw which is currently inside the bumper (and has been for at least a couple of years :redface:).

[AylaNamiz]

Did you by any chance swap your rear lights? I did and I lost a screw which is currently inside the bumper (and has been for at least a couple of years :redface:).

I just bought the car, so maybe the previous owner did that because it definitely sounds like it is coming from inside the bumper. Dang.

[Rammy]

Same thing happens to me. But except I have a 07 sedan. Its only whenever I turn and at random times. It sometimes sounds like something popped. Im not sure if any of you have heard the sound of metal popping back out after it was bent, but that's how mine sounds. Its getting annoying and I have pulled out the tire, and checked everything under the matt. I sat in the back while someone else drove it and it sounds like it is coming from the rear right corner of the rear bumper or even the rear right tire or axle itself. Not sure what it is. I do have 2 12" subs in there but I really really doubt thats it as it sounds like its coming from the outside, or not anywhere close to the subs at least.

[CoryM]

My muffler moves (and makes a noise) the first time I go around a corner in the morning. I assume as it cools down and shrinks it wants to be in a different spot. Grab your tailpipe and wiggle it. See how much it moves.

[Chuck G]

My muffler moves (and makes a noise) the first time I go around a corner in the morning. I assume as it cools down and shrinks it wants to be in a different spot. Grab your tailpipe and wiggle it. See how much it moves.
"Grab your tailpipe and wiggle it. See how much it moves"

I think you have lyrics to the next big hit!! :thumbsup:

[tooter]

"Grab your tailpipe and wiggle it. See how much it moves"

I think you have lyrics to the next big hit!! :thumbsup:

:laugh:

[Golddeenoh]

I had a noise like that, turned out to be the rear seat belt, it was swinging about and tapping on the panel, i just had to slide it back into the clip on the panel.

[markitect]

Saw this kinda late, but when I took delivery of mine there was broken glass under the spare tire. Best guess is that when they were building it they missed putting the glass in, and didn't clean it up enough.

[nookandcrannycar]

Saw this kinda late, but when I took delivery of mine there was broken glass under the spare tire. Best guess is that when they were building it they missed putting the glass in, and didn't clean it up enough.

Nice :rolleyes:. Not usual Toyota attention to detail.