I'm new to Yaris. Noisy hwy ride. Is it normal? - Toyota Yaris Forums

JPC · 09-20-2023, 06:25 PM

My Yaris had a problem with the left front wheel bearing.
My main mechanic said it was in good condition and no need to replace it.
I took it to a second mechanic after 2 months of constant noise and he said the left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced with a new one.

When lifted there was no play at all when from 3 9 clock position and neither from the 6 and 12 clock positions. And when you spun the wheel by hand there was little noise.

However, when he lifted it on a dynamometer or whatever you call those spinning wheels, the wheel bearing was making a screaming noise when you put a stethoscope to it.
Thank god he had this advanced equipment that most mechanics don't have.

Once a new pressed in bearing was put in place, the car became peaceful and beautiful quiet again.

I think the biggest problem is that most mechanics are unable to diagnose front wheel bearing problems in the Yaris because when these are roaring the noise is just unreal and the mechanics don't have proper equipment to discover the problem.

In my experience when there are no exhaust issues and the bearings are all good, the noise levels in the car are very good. It's a very peaceful quiet car to drive in.

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09-20-2023, 06:25 PM	#10
JPC Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Canada Posts: 2	My Yaris had a problem with the left front wheel bearing. My main mechanic said it was in good condition and no need to replace it. I took it to a second mechanic after 2 months of constant noise and he said the left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced with a new one. When lifted there was no play at all when from 3 9 clock position and neither from the 6 and 12 clock positions. And when you spun the wheel by hand there was little noise. However, when he lifted it on a dynamometer or whatever you call those spinning wheels, the wheel bearing was making a screaming noise when you put a stethoscope to it. Thank god he had this advanced equipment that most mechanics don't have. Once a new pressed in bearing was put in place, the car became peaceful and beautiful quiet again. I think the biggest problem is that most mechanics are unable to diagnose front wheel bearing problems in the Yaris because when these are roaring the noise is just unreal and the mechanics don't have proper equipment to discover the problem. In my experience when there are no exhaust issues and the bearings are all good, the noise levels in the car are very good. It's a very peaceful quiet car to drive in.