Low growl

[Doobiejack]

My 2018 Yaris Liftback has developed a low growl I hear the most between 40 and 60 mph. I replaced all four tires which did not fix the problem. I think it may be coming from the rear of the car. Anyone have the same issue? The car has 50,000 miles on it.

[bronsin]

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me. Jack up each wheel intern and grab it at three and 9 o’clock and try and rocket back-and-forth. Then try at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. Start with the rear wheels because that’s where you hear the noise.

Good luck and tell us what happens!:thumbsup:

[bronsin]

Hard to believe it’s a wheel bearing on that newer car but my Ford truck had a bad wheel bearing and 50,000 miles too

[WeeYari]

I just replaced a rear hub last week. Lots of free play doing the wiggle test and all it did was humm. A bearing in bad enough shape to growl I'd imagine would be exhibiting more issues than just noise. I really don't believe bearing at fault, but you do still need to wiggle test them just to be sure.

[Doobiejack]

Independent garage said the growl needs to get worse before they can figure out what it is. The local Toyota dealer did a "safety inspection" for $150 and gave me a quote of $2,000 to replace wheel bearings (HUB & BRG assembly). Quoted five hours of labor. I did not get it done.

[sh0rtlife]

LOL 5 hours labor is a joke..you can do it in your driveway with a jack faster than that