2004 Toyota Camry: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Sep 22, 2013 · Electrical · 59,100 miles · NJ

Automatic locks will not lock or unlock the back passenger door. All other door locks operate properly. Creates safety issues as door does no lock when shifted into drive, the driver can no longer lock the doors while in the driver seat or using the key fob. This is the second time this car has had the same issue. Last time, in 2009, toyota dealer made all repairs (~$500).

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 60,000 miles · FL

This problem has to do with the power door actuator on the driver door. The malfunction started intermittently at certain temperatures. The door lock on driver side would not work when pressing the remote or pressing the power door lock button on driver door. As the problem progressed the interior door lock button and latch stopped functioning in manual mode. Not allowing the driver to exit the vehicle. The lock does not open anymore and does not override the malfunctioning door actuator. As a result, should I need to quickly egress the vehicle in an emergency such as a fire or otherwise I will not be able to do so. The only way to open the door at this time is to press the power door lock button back and forth until something catches on, and the button opens. However, this will likely not work in an emergency. I've requested that toyota replace the faulty part, but was informed that given that the vehicle is out of warranty they are not responsible for it. I requested that they take my case to southeastern toyota upper management to make a decision. According to the toyota dealer I was at, the service manager for the entire southeastern united states did not agree with my complaint and did not think it was within their duties to replace the part. My investigation into the issue has revealed that this issue repeats with many other vehicles of the same model years 02-06. See the following links: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5th-6th-generation-2002-2006-2007-2011/144851-2003-camry-door-lock-problem.html . It is apparent that this is an issue that toyota must be aware of and refuses to deal with given that no fatalities have been reported (to the best of my knowledge). However, does someone need to get injured or possibly lose their life until this problem is resolved by the manufacturer? Please address this issue.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 73,847 miles · CA

All three passenger power door locks quit functioning properly. They will still "lock" but will not "open" door locks. Hanford toyota told us the electrical motors became too weak to open the locks. But they all happened at the same time! Car had approx 73847 miles on odometer. Repair/replacement cost is approx $300 per door. I feel there could become a dangerous fire potential and should be replaced under recall.

Filed Sep 15, 2009 · Locks · 40,000 miles · FL

During normal usage of the vehicle. At first intermittent, now continuous. Electronic door locks fail to function. This is a safety issue since the keys can open multiple locks but you can't lock the car the drivers seat.

Filed Jan 1, 2009 · Locks · 47,700 miles · NJ

Driver door lock does not operate. Cannot be opened/closed manually, with key, or remote. Dealer states it is very unusual for this type of failure to occur but offered no financial relief. Car is no longer under warranty. Dealer to replace door lock actuator (approx cost $600).

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Acceleration, Body · MD

Driver's door handle stuck while driver tried to open the door. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Also, while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated and stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.