HELP!!! Rattling noise in the back, As the title says Options

[lingham]

I have a '98 and '94 Celica GT. I bought the '94 2 years ago and it had a slight rattle which comes from the back area. It has gotten worse lately and even though it sounds like it's coming from inside, I can't find what is causing it. My '98 has started with the same sound just recently. I've had the suspension and under side of both cars checked by my mechanic. All is in order underneath with nothing loose. The suspension and exhaust systems on both cars are solid. Has anyone had a similar problem and found the cause/solution?
Thanks in advance.



My wife's '94 is starting to make the same noise. Her car is a GT coupe with only 64,000 miles on it. It is not as loud or noticeable as mine is.

This post has been edited by lingham: Jan 17, 2011 - 12:23 PM

[Spider77]

I know it sounds odd, but how are your rear seats (upper portion). I had a similar issue and it was driving me nuts....but yesterday when I was in the back seat cleaning the window i leaned up against the rear seat (upper) and it was sorta loose, like the latch was catching a bit....so I unlatched, and slammed the seats in....no rattle/squeak....

[lingham]

I know it sounds odd, but how are your rear seats (upper portion). I had a similar issue and it was driving me nuts....but yesterday when I was in the back seat cleaning the window i leaned up against the rear seat (upper) and it was sorta loose, like the latch was catching a bit....so I unlatched, and slammed the seats in....no rattle/squeak....

Thanks for the info but it does it with the seats both up and latched and down.

I have the same noise, rear passenger side. Very low rpm rattle, high rpms/high speed no rattle. I would be willing to bet it's your bumper rattling against 1 of a few things: Muffler, Bumper Bracket, pretty much anything it touches. So, try checking your bumper once and see if it's hitting anything.

Thanks for the tip but thats not it. Everything is solid both underneath and the bumper shows no movement at all. The exhaust system and everything else is rock solid. Did fixing your loose bumper cure the problem? What you are describing sounds like what I have.

Not yet, i'm missing a clip on my bumper so it has some movement and it's hitting against my Muffler. I also have side skirts that are cracking, so i'll be taking those off soon too. They are noisy as well.
Does the noise happen only when you are driving or can it be heard while your parked and revving?

Only at low speeds.