Home Menu

Site Navigation


Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > > > Humming/roaring noise from rear of my 2016 4Runner
User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 05-21-2023, 09:57 AM #1
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
Humming/roaring noise from rear of my 2016 4Runner
Hi, just bought a 2016 TRD Trail with 95K miles. All stock, noticed a roaring noise that "seems" to be coming from the rear at speeds above 60mph. My wife's 2011 Venza needed front wheel bearings at 150K, I know that noise and this seems similar but not quite as loud. I remember watching a video about the rear diff's being a little noisy in these 5th gens also. Are wheel bearings pretty common at around 100K? This one has never been off-road either.

Thanks!
__________________
99' 4Runner SR5 (5-speed/V6)
16' 4Runner TRD Off-road
cannondale1974 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-21-2023, 11:37 AM #2
fkheath fkheath is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,343
fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all
fkheath fkheath is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,343
fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all fkheath is a name known to all
Tires? Some tire tread designs can make lots of noise. Does the sound change with different types of pavement, asphalt, concrete, etc? If so, it is probably tires.
fkheath is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-22-2023, 08:49 AM #3
IslandJim's Avatar
IslandJim IslandJim is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Cocoa Florida
Posts: 268
IslandJim will become famous soon enough
IslandJim IslandJim is offline
Member
IslandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Cocoa Florida
Posts: 268
IslandJim will become famous soon enough
Check the fluid level in the rear axle, if its low you are probably have axle bearings that need replacement as well as the differential bearings. Check how much toyota will charge to replace them and decide if a used axle would be a better option. Although if Toyota replaces all the bearings you probably will never have any troubles with the rear end again. good luck.....Jim
__________________
2019 ORP KDSS MagGrey RSG Sliders/ICS Fab above console mount
IslandJim is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-22-2023, 08:04 PM #4
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by fkheath View Post
Tires? Some tire tread designs can make lots of noise. Does the sound change with different types of pavement, asphalt, concrete, etc? If so, it is probably tires.
It's got some BF Goodrich tires on it, tread looks a little aggressive, stock size I believe. It's really only at speeds over 60 and the tone changes with an increase in speed. I don't think different types of surfaces makes a difference but I could be wrong.
__________________
99' 4Runner SR5 (5-speed/V6)
16' 4Runner TRD Off-road
cannondale1974 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-22-2023, 08:09 PM #5
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by IslandJim View Post
Check the fluid level in the rear axle, if its low you are probably have axle bearings that need replacement as well as the differential bearings. Check how much toyota will charge to replace them and decide if a used axle would be a better option. Although if Toyota replaces all the bearings you probably will never have any troubles with the rear end again. good luck.....Jim
Will do Jim, thanks for all the information. Although I wonder why the diff fluid would be low in a vehicle that's relatively new(er) Guess anythings possible. Hav you heard of diff bearings and axle bearings going out on these prematurely?
__________________
99' 4Runner SR5 (5-speed/V6)
16' 4Runner TRD Off-road
cannondale1974 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-23-2023, 04:30 AM #6
TRD PANTHER's Avatar
TRD PANTHER TRD PANTHER is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,298
Real Name: BLACK TRD PRO
TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of
TRD PANTHER TRD PANTHER is offline
Senior Member
TRD PANTHER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,298
Real Name: BLACK TRD PRO
TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of TRD PANTHER has much to be proud of
Quote:
Originally Posted by cannondale1974 View Post
Will do Jim, thanks for all the information. Although I wonder why the diff fluid would be low in a vehicle that's relatively new(er) Guess anythings possible. Hav you heard of diff bearings and axle bearings going out on these prematurely?
Did you ever change or have a shop change your differential fluids? Loose drain plug? Unfortunate situation for member BearBio.
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3797618-post49779.html
TRD PANTHER is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-23-2023, 10:10 AM #7
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
cannondale1974 cannondale1974 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Posts: 13
cannondale1974 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by TRD PANTHER View Post
Did you ever change or have a shop change your differential fluids? Loose drain plug? Unfortunate situation for member BearBio.
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3797618-post49779.html
I've only had the truck for a couple weeks, previous owner had the diff fluid changed at some point though, IIRC. That's a terrible situation for the other member you linked to. Honestly, I can't tell if it's coming from the rear or not, just a humming noise all around. My gut still says wheel bearings but I guess the diff or tires could be the culprit also. It's not "super loud" but it is present. When my wife's front wheel bearings went out at 150K in her Venza they got (very) loud, there was no doubt that something had failed.
__________________
99' 4Runner SR5 (5-speed/V6)
16' 4Runner TRD Off-road
cannondale1974 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-24-2023, 02:15 AM #8
djeepin djeepin is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 116
djeepin is on a distinguished road
djeepin djeepin is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 116
djeepin is on a distinguished road
The Car Care Nut mentioned somewhere, that on some rear axles on T4R does humming noise appeared at certain speeds. and he said it is a lot hustle and money to fix, and just to live with it. if it's failing bearing - that's another story.
djeepin is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-24-2023, 08:04 AM #9
BlakeA BlakeA is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 110
BlakeA will become famous soon enough
BlakeA BlakeA is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 110
BlakeA will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by djeepin View Post
The Car Care Nut mentioned somewhere, that on some rear axles on T4R does humming noise appeared at certain speeds. and he said it is a lot hustle and money to fix, and just to live with it. if it's failing bearing - that's another story.
My 2019 4runner that I bought new has a whining rear differential since day one. I took it in and complained, and they replaced the differential under warranty. The new one whines just like the old one, but I’ve since put on a Gobi rack and the wind noise from it kinda drowns out the whining differential.
BlakeA is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-26-2023, 11:38 AM #10
BearBio's Avatar
BearBio BearBio is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: North Central Washington
Posts: 313
BearBio has a spectacular aura about BearBio has a spectacular aura about
BearBio BearBio is offline
Member
BearBio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: North Central Washington
Posts: 313
BearBio has a spectacular aura about BearBio has a spectacular aura about
Quote:
Originally Posted by IslandJim View Post
Check the fluid level in the rear axle, if its low you are probably have axle bearings that need replacement as well as the differential bearings. Check how much toyota will charge to replace them and decide if a used axle would be a better option. Although if Toyota replaces all the bearings you probably will never have any troubles with the rear end again. good luck.....Jim
Similar noise on a trip this month. Couldn't place it and thought it was wheel hum. Turned out some idiot at Valvoline here in Wenatchee didn't tighten the drain plug in the differential correctly and the fluid drained out. Since it wasn't dealer serviced, no warranty coverage. Wore the gears down smooth and WELDED to axle in place. Final determination: $7100 and 2-3 weeks to repair. Car is in Klamath Falls, and we are home in Wenatchee. Waiting to hear from Valvoline if they will pick up the tab.
__________________
2019 Nautical Blue SR5 Premium
Retired Wildlife Biologist
"Dry side" of Washington
"Virtus Junxit Mors Non Seperabit"
BearBio is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
bearings , loud , noise , rear , wheel

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
whirring/roaring noise from rear dixie_boysles 4th Gen T4Rs 14 01-01-2018 05:51 PM
Rear End Humming Noise Socalrunner29 3rd gen T4Rs 7 09-18-2014 06:46 PM
'Humming' noise from rear end Kung 3rd gen T4Rs 13 11-10-2013 11:50 AM
Rear humming noise after towing across country clawfilm 4th Gen T4Rs 23 11-03-2013 09:03 PM
*Please Help* Humming noise from rear end area while driving arround 90kph. macs. Problems & Warranty Issues 1 09-12-2007 07:31 AM

» Follow Us!!!
» Log in
User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:24 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Toyota - 4Runner . org Forum Terms and Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2020