Odd vibrations - 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport

Have them road forced balanced!

 

I have, twice now, with Belle Tire. Have an appointment at the Dealer tomorrow to have them balanced on their machine which I'm hoping is better.

 

I have a 2017 4runner with what I believe to be a similar issue. I've looked at other forum and will post what they said, also solutions they found. I had a bearing replaced in my front diff. I bought my 4runner in GA moved to TN. Took a trip from TN to IL Dec 17 and when I arrived I had a rhythmic vibration/rumbling noise. 40mph is where you could hear it and the sound increased when coasting from that speed. Toyota has a "recall" I'm not sure they are officially calling it that, on the bearing in the front diff. I had mine changed but that did not help. Long story short with telling the dealer that's not a "normal Toyota noise" they amazingly heard the glorious sound and decided to replace the whole front diff. Test drove it after that was replaced (at 40mph) alot better but a very slight vibration, however I figured maybe a tire balance would fixed that so I wasn't worried. Then I got on the highway and at 70mph it has a very fast vibrating sounds. You can feel it in the floor board and a little in the steering but my steering wasn't shaking out of my hands. Called the dealer back so now they know I will be back. Good luck

Here's the link for more info. The dealer is being a douch, try another dealer and ask them to ride with you. Good luck

 

Vibrations from the floorboards = off balance driveshaft?

 

Doubt it would be driveshaft. Have you raised/lifted/put higher tires on it?

 

Exact same issues with my 2017 SR5 along with shuddering and a washboard vibration while braking. Washboard sensation also occurs while coasting at 25 mph. Currently in lemon law with Toyota. Wheels and tires have been replaced and rear brakes have been replaced 4 times by dealership and by Toyota's field service tech. The problem is progressing.

 

I believe the 55/60 mph vibration is a separate entity to the braking vibration. I had the ecgs bushing put in and the speed vibration was eliminated. The braking washboard pulsation is still happening.

 

Any update here? I’m having the same issues. Random vibrations. Sometimes smooth, comes and goes.

 

I would have an alignment done see if symptoms improve most overlooked this best to rule it out....since the truck is new I think it’s a bad steering rack...they are a real bitch to replace in these trucks!

 

I had a similar highway vibration on a previous FWD car that could not be resolved by the dealer. It turned out to be a bad inner CV joint. Since then, I have seen them fail on other cars. Have them check the inboard CV joints for excessive movement.

 

Search out East Coast Gear Supply on this site for their bushing to address this problem.

 

Did the dealer RF balance end up doing the trick?

 

2018 TRD sport 4x4 and mine has the exact same issue. Ive taken it to 3 dealers multiple times, had a high dollar offroad shop look at it twice and the truck still shakes exactly like yours. mine shakes bad enough to shake the passenger seat back and forth as you drive. Its just the truck I guess. I am buying King coilers to hopefully help with the road feel since the sports come with a firmer suspension from the factory.

 

The ecgs bearing eliminated your 55/60 vibration? I’m wondering is that is my issue.

 

It’s definitely front wheel balance issue.

 

my seat shakes, feel vibes, this is my 2nd 3rd gen, both did the same thing. im lifted with bigger tires and all that but my 1st one was stock and still the same. my buddy has a 18 trd sport 4x4 bone stock and his seat shakes and has vibes. owned a lifted ram 1500 on 20in wheels and 35s felt like a cloud never had a single vibe. tacomas ride like crap but dam do they look cool

 

My front seat shakes a bit as well but definitely don’t have a dancing coke in my center console. That’s crazy.

 

I had a shimmy between 55-60 with factory steel wheels and some cheap tires that came with it at purchase (bought used). Had it balanced 3 times and never fixed. Just bought factory alloy wheels with the factory Firestone’s and the vibration is nearly completely fixed. Its most like a tire/balance issue.

 

No, did this last week and honestly feels the same

 

OP wondering if you ever got your vibration issue resolved? I’ve been through 3 sets of wheels and tires and still have vibrations at 55mph+.