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2010 Toyota Yaris Base 3dr LB Man (GS)

2010 Toyota Yaris
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Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Hatchback, Subcompact
29 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy
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February 21, 2013, 6:39 pm

Allen N
 

Question: Rhythmic humming noise when driving at highway speed

When driving at highway speed there is a soft, rhythmic humming noise, kind of ....rhum-rhum-rhum-rhum. Sounds like it's coming from the rear or underside of the car but hard to tell. Not loud at all and it fades away as car slows down.


February 25, 2013, 11:51 am

Elizabeth K
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That sounds like the rear wheel bearings. Have them checked out.


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