Hit an SUV going about 20 MPH damaged my front right and now having some issues?

2010 TOYOTA PRIUS
165,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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LAINABUGZ
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After the accident it drove and ran fine. Then about 1-2 days later the check engine light came on. It also started making a really loud knocking sound very soon after I start it and while I'm driving it at low speeds or in stop and go traffic, also it will act like it gets stuck in gear and over revving. On the highway and freeway, it runs normally most of the time. Also, when it's in "battery mode" aka not pulling gas then it starts and is still silent and runs normal. Also, even with a new bulb neither the high beam or low beam will work on that right side the actual headlight assembly wasn't damaged, but the blinker still is working. It did push my frame back a little bit on that right side so I can't open my passenger door more than about 6 or so inches. No leaks and none of the fluids are low. The A/C still works fine.
May 31, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Hello,

Can I ask if the car makes the noise while the engine is running and the car is not moving, or does the car need to be moving to make the noise? For the lighting issue I would check the fuses for the headlights which are listed in the image below. If the fuses are good the ground for the headlights on the right side could have got disconnected. For the transmission issue I would check the fluid level. Can you upload images or a short video so I can see what is going on with the damage and the noises?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM