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Toyota Tacoma Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset
7
Years with records
2000–2014
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • door lock · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 10, 2014 · 1,320 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tacoma. After the vehicle was shifted from the drive to reverse, the doors failed to lock automatically. The doors on the vehicle only locked when the power door lock control was manually pressed. The failure occurred consistently. The manufacturer stated that if the door lock mechanism was installed by a private mechanic, then the warranty would be voided. The dealer stated that…

    ODI 10616974

    2014 records in this system

  • January 1, 2014 · 100,000 miles

    Door · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the driver side door's electronic lock system failed. The door locked on its own and did not unlock with the interior or exterior door handles. The passenger side door was used to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure a diagnostic was performed, which was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was…

    ODI 10779069

    2004 records in this system

  • April 4, 2012 · 65,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    One by one, all four electronic door lock actuators that lock and unlock the vehicles doors stopped functioning. The local dealership replaced them, one at a time until all four were working again. This was covered under my extended warranty that i had purchased with the vehicle. Now, at 84,000 miles, two of the door lock actuators have failed again ! This time, the dealer told me because the extended warranty…

    ODI 10704114

    2007 records in this system

  • August 14, 2010 · 45,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear passenger lock actuator failed. The dealer advised that the wires had come loose and re-plugged the wires accordingly. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.

    ODI 10350802

    2006 records in this system

  • July 30, 2010

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    While driving on rt 24 north of nashville, the hood on our 2001 toyota tacoma flew completely open. The result was a smashed front windshield, a dented cab roof and a severely bent hood. The vehicle was able to be pulled over without anyone being hurt or killed. We replaced the windshield and tied down the hood. *tr

    ODI 10346944

    2001 records in this system

  • July 2, 2008 · 50,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts

    I own an "02" toyota tacoma that was built and sent to me in that same year. The problem that i have experienced is that the a/c went out. I rarely use the a/c in the summer time, but i do get a lot of use out of the heater in the winter. The problem was not noticeable until i had the vehicle for approximately four years. I began to smell a burning smell. Once smoke actually came out of the vents. Eventually the…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10241798

    2002 records in this system

  • August 27, 2006 · 1,000 miles

    Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma , cab. Cruise control malfunctioned. While driving at 60 mph the vehicle surged at 5100 rpms, and down shifted before adding fuel. The failure almost caused the vehicle to crash into a barrier. A product engineer inspected the vehicle, and stated that it performed as designed and according to the contact the design was incorrect. This failure occurred since august 2006. The…

    ODI 10183271

    2006 records in this system

  • January 1, 2000

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the door locks, windshield wipers, and brakes failed. Also, the rear axle fractured and the bumper detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the toyota of the desert dealer (located at [redacted], cathedral city, california 92234; [redacted]) where it was repaired. The contact was unsure of all the repairs that were made. The…

    ODI 11020097

    2000 records in this system