Squeaky suspension in negative temps?

[yangtony86]

So I live Minnesota and the past week, we got some really cold temps. -18° for the low. There was a loud squeaky noise in front driver side. Everytime the 4runner would run over bumps or cracks on the road, it would squeak pretty bad. I thought with the cold temps, it was the dash making the noise. But if it was the dash, it would make a rattling noise like something was loose than a squeaky noise. Im leaning towards suspension/bushing components. As of right now, the temps are back in the 20's and the squeaky noise has disappeared. I scheduled an appointment with the dealership but with the squeaky noise gone, they'll tell me they can't diagnose something thats not making any noise. Has anyone experienced this with their 4runner? 2025 trd sport. All stock.

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[TrdProGirl84]

Might just be the super cold. What trim do you have?

 

[yangtony86]

Might just be the super cold. What trim do you have?

I have the trd sport

 

[EverestOR707]

I've experienced this! I certainly don't live in negative temps (I'm in CA) but I've noticed a squeek/rattle in the rain. It seems to only happy on sharper, but still small, bumps rather than over something like a speed bump.

 

[jimbo285]

It’s been-30 to -40 here in Fairbanks Ak for a couple weeks and yes, the bushings are groaning, brakes are squealing and axles are grinding. It'll stop when it warms up. Hopefully.

 

[Nodak]

dont rule out interior plastic rubbing.

had it happen on our 2016 tacoma front right passenger speaker grille rubbing the a-pillar

2018 tundra rear passenger seat rubbing against the corner c-pillar

2025 4runner, auto boards deep sounding squeak as they extend/retract (i am thinking it just needs proper lube)

 

[127.0.0.1]

stuff happens in extreme cold. my '99 4runner brakes -do not work- at
all below -10 degrees for the first push. I need to pump brake at least
once then they work fine. and only below -10, above -10 they are fine.

I once rented a car in MPLS for three days to get some work done
and it was -18 one frosty morning when I got in it to drive to this gig...

it decided to start so that was OK...I barely warm it up
since it's a rental and I don't baby it like my own stuff...

so I start and hit the road and when I activated the turn signal
with my frosty gloved hand the turn signal stalk snapped clean off.

when I returned the car to the rental place at the airport they didn't
care and didn't charge me...said...'meh, plastics break once in a while here in MPLS
when it's super cold'

 

[Wahoo]

I'll never experience negative temps where I live, but if you need a good dry lubricant for plastic, etc., look at 3M Silicone Lubricant 08877. I've use it to address squeaks and similar rubbing-induced noises on door seals, hinges, and plastic trim on some of my other vehicles (as well as garage door tracks, etc.)

 

[jimbo285]

I’m embarrassed that I had to look up MPLS.

 

[828findadventure]

I had this issue in Colorado in the winter on another vehicle. Mine were dried-out sway bar bushings, either from road deicer stuff or car wash, maybe both. Only in the winter, though.

 

[Mman611]

I’ve heard this as well coming from the driver front going over bumps and when on rough roads but only when it was real cold

 

[Nodak]

its fun to try to isolate noises during the winters in ND cold snaps.

you will be surprised on what starts creaking when it s-20F or colder on a vehicle (aka alaska interior temps)

and whats with alsaka being warmer than ND at times during the winters, that still baffles me at times.

 

[Moby]

I have ORP. Happens only on front passenger over bumps, stops and real obvious making a right turn. Freaking sucks to have to put up with such an expensive vehicle and quite a few quality issue from bad fenders, bad brakes and now thia. No matter what others may say about this noise bcs of cold weather, its all down to toyota cheaping out. I live in North East and its real cold this year. In the past 30 yrs in Jersey, never did i experience this noise. Its most definitely a bad bushing btw. After 6 months of 4R ownership, I have made up mind to not buy it out or lease another 4R. Cant wait! See the video how it sounds.

 

[Nodak]

good luck in finding something that suits you better.

could try a MB, Audi, BMW, Volvo maybe? or a Land Rover?

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