4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
160,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Nov 152019

Prius IV 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,000 miles

After letting my car sit for at least 2 to 3 days, I would go out and start it; suddenly, a rapid banging sound like plastic was being hit by a pulley and then seconds later, it stopped. I am not able to track it down because it happens intermittently and only for a few seconds each time; then, it goes away and will not happen as long as I drive it regularly. Anyone else have this problem? What is it?

Update from Mar 6, 2021 This is an update of this complaint. I had to bring in my car to have the inverter fixed, since then I haven't heard this sound.

- Steven J., Petaluma, CA, US