1996 Toyota Camry: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Body · 166,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota camry. The contact stated that both front driver and passenger side exterior door handles fractured into pieces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and they informed there was not a recall related to the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed May 23, 2009 · Body, Locks · 139,000 miles · UT

All four interior door handles have failed making it impossible to exit the car without rolling down the windows. This is potentially dangerous in case of emergency. The left rear was first to fail at ~100k miles, the driver handle failed last at 139k miles. The local dealer offered a 10% discount on the repair, toyota of america customer satisfaction would offer anything better.

Filed Jan 28, 2007 · Locks · FL

Door handles keep breaking on my 1996 toyota camry and cost $50 each time for used handles.

Filed May 23, 2006 · Body · 102,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the outer driver side door handle detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the handle assembly was replaced. Also, the two front and the rear passenger inner door handles fractured. These doors can only be opened with the outer handles. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic for this problem.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Locks · 84,320 miles · NV

The drivers side door on the consumer's 1996 camry could not be opened from the inside nor the outside because the spring in the door lock assembly broke. *ts a new door lock assembly was install by the dealer at the consumer's expense.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Body · 27,400 miles · CA

Driver/passenger door handles came off the vehicle on two different occasions. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Steering · KS

In approx june of 2002 my timing belt had to be replaced I now appear to have the oil gelling problem. Approx may 2003 I got out of the car to pump gas and the door will not open on the driver side. Approx august 2003 I began noticing if driving on the highway and I apply my brakes my whole car begins shaking.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system, Visibility · 28,000 miles · NY

Fuel system: for about the last year and a half, certain mornings my car wouldn\\'t start by simply turning the ignition; I had to try it the \\"old fashioned\\" way and depress the gas pedal several times prior to turning the ignition key. Power window: the driver side power window motor sounds like it is dying; it takes quite a long time for the window to open and close. Other: the driver side interior door handle just broke off in my hand four (4) weeks ago!!! Please bear in mind that this car has less than 29,000 miles and is very well maintained. Something which has occurred over the last year or so is quite dangerous and I need to point this out because I, nor anyone I have spoken to has ever heard of such a thing. The black windshield wiper arm assembly (which attaches the windshield wiper to the motor), for some unknown reason, the black paint has "worn away", exposing a bright silver metal, which reflects the sun directly into my eyes. It is quite dangerous. Since I don't do a lot of driving and always wear sunglasses on sunny days, they has helped me somewhat. However, recently I was driving on a cloudy day when the sun did in fact come out while I was without sunglasses. This proved to be most dangerous as I managed to avoid at least one accident due to this condition..

Filed Oct 14, 2001 · Body · FL

Passenger side exterior door handle cracked . Handle was rarely used. Two months later, driver side exterior handle cracked. The part cost over $90, installation about $90. Total for 2 handles almost $400. I'm the only driver of the car, 55 yrs old, take very good care of it.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Body · IL

Inside driver's side door will not open . Dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 26, 1999 · Locks · CA

Power door locks engage to locking position independently and often continually while vehicle is in motion. Was taken to toyota dealer a minimum of two times to be repaired. Dealer detected a low voltage problem and replaced battery. Door locks continue to self lock. Dealer unable to get door locks to self initiate therefore diagnostic equipment unable to detect problem. Dealer unwilling to do any more for owner. Vehicle continues to engage locking mechanism while in use. Transporting children is potentially dangerous if mechanism locks child/children inside.

Filed May 12, 1999 · Body · FL

Interior door handle on drivers side has broke off, making it impossible to rapidly exit the car. Passenger side has cracks and spring has worn through. This car is driven by 48 y/o women (my wife). My concern is that in an accident, there would be no way to get out without jamming a screwdriver in it, or rolling down the window and opening from the outside. The fact that both sides are failing leads me to believe that it is a manufacturing defect. Since the one plastic piece costs $33.00, I will probably look for one in the junk yard, (which may also have prematurely aged). We live in florida so perhaps the u/v rays contribute to its demise. Nonetheless it is creating an unsafe situation and I couldn't possibly be the only one with this problem. Thank you.