Noise

Rattling Noise When Accelerating

A rattle that gets louder with engine speed usually traces to the exhaust, a heat shield, or engine mounts.

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Louder the harder you accelerate

Sounds like it's under the car

Likely causes: Rattling Noise When Accelerating

ranked by likelihood
1
Loose exhaust heat shield
61%

Thin metal heat shields work loose over time and buzz against the exhaust pipe.

Cheap, easy fix $0–$80
2
Worn engine or transmission mount
39%

A failing mount lets the engine shift enough to rattle nearby parts under load.

Get it checked soon $150–$450
3
Loose object rolling in the trunk or engine bay
15%

Worth ruling out before paying for diagnosis.

Check first, it's free $0

Speed-linked vs. bump-linked

A rattle tied to engine RPM (not road bumps) narrows the list to a handful of usual suspects.

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