Car guys: intermittent vibrations

[firecadet613]

Fake news!

It's a Toyota, aren't they bulletproof!

A lot of good suggestions in this thread, but the best may be to make a mental note and never grab that car again...

Glad I have an assigned company ride, who's only driver is me, myself, and I (sometimes the wife). 182k on the last one and it still looked/drove new...

 

[snapping turtle]

Wheel bearing.

 

[two70]

Could be a tire out of balance or maybe a belt separating. But, could also be a hub bearing or a suspension component with just a skosh of excess play. If it's not causing any steering wheel "shimmy" try to see if the vibration has a more pronounced feel in the seat. If you feel it more in the seat it's most likely in the rear of the car. If it's only a slight vibration, send it. Nothing parties like a rental or a loaner

My wife's old Venza had issues similar to those described by CMonk that would come and go seemingly randomly and it ended up being the hub bearing.

 

[eric001]

Oh, with lotsa noise, he says. Well that's easy. Wheel hub(s) giving up the ghost.

Back in the bad old days when I owned a Dakota, I got really good at changing out wheel hubs. Piece of junk went through at least 3 of them. Thankfully, I always got 'em before they went from midnight blue to cherry red.
Last time I ever owned a Dodge, and last time I ever went with OEM replacements for Dodge. Crap. Pure Crap.

 

[Brian Ski]

Wheel bearings usually change pitch when you swerve left and right. Not crazy swerve, but at above 30 or more.

 

[JCSR]

I have consulted an expert............

 

[Cameramonkey]

Fake news!

It's a Toyota, aren't they bulletproof!

A lot of good suggestions in this thread, but the best may be to make a mental note and never grab that car again...

Glad I have an assigned company ride, who's only driver is me, myself, and I (sometimes the wife). 182k on the last one and it still looked/drove new...

They are bulletproof up to 200k.

This has 203k. Dammit! LOL

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'll mention it to my transportation guy when I get home. I suspect I'll be driving this again in 2 weeks. We'll see what he says. (and if it gets fixed next week)

Thanks everyone

 

[Phil502]

Mud in the tires?