2009 Toyota Corolla: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed May 17, 2021 · Electrical · NC

My Toyota power door lock actuators continue to fail, even after multiple replacements. The failure mode starts as intermittent operation, often leaving doors unlocked when using the electronic locking system. Eventually the door lock actuator fails to respond at all. The intermittent nature of the failure onset puts consumers at risk for not realizing the system left their car unlocked, providing an opportunity for someone to enter the vehicle and wait in the car for vehicle owner to return or to have things stolen from the vehicle. Based on the repeated failures, the actuator design or manufacturing process is clearly defective. The repeated actuator failures requires the customer to be vigilant for failures and the pay for replacement, several hundreds of dollars each time, out of their own pocket since Toyota refuses to acknowledge an egregious failure rate on their power door lock mechanisms. Cynical observers may note that the failures generate a regular revenue stream for Toyota service departments. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 128,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that a recall notification was received with the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken to lynch toyota located at 179 tolland turnpike, manchester, ct 06042, (860) 464-4321) where the repair was completed. The contact stated that when the vehicle was picked up, the door locks of the vehicle failed to close securely. The contact informed the dealer about the doors failure. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that there was a defect with the driver side air bag which needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed May 29, 2016 · Body · 76,000 miles · HI

Vehicle was stationary on city street and gear was park. Key became dislodged in driver door lock on outside of vehicle. Key was stuck in the far right position. Key would not return to normal position and was unable to pull key out. Key has microchip to start the vehicle. Could not drive any where until locksmith arrived. Locksmith had to cut spindle to release key.

Filed May 29, 2016 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · HI

Vehicle was stationary in park on level street. All three car door lock actuator failed in a row w/one week period. First drivers, front passengers, and passenger behind driver's door. Noticed issue when locking door with key fob "lock" button to activate car alarm. Car alarm would not activate. Walked back to vehicle to check if doors were locked. Doors were not locked and in the open "red" color position.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Body, Electrical · HI

Driver's door lock does not lock/unlock when pressing the lock/unlock button on the key fob and pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver's door and passengers door.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 75,000 miles · OH · fire

Car was turned off and parked in a parking lot on a normal day, I came back to it turned the car on and smoke started coming out of the power window controls on the driver side, I turned of the car right away, the smoke got worse and then there were flames. I was picking up a friend from work at a car dealership and some people working in the body shop help me put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The window controls, door handle and door to some extant melted and were destroyed.

Filed Jun 16, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 61,000 miles · PA

I have automatic locks and have never had any problems with them until recently when my front passenger side door would not open from inside or out in the unlocked position. All other doors work normally. I tried using my key to unlock it and that also failed. I took it to the dealership and they said it was a problem with a broken cable which they repaired. It was not covered under warranty.

Filed Apr 8, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

2009 toyota corolla with unintended acceleration. *kb the consumer stated he had not experienced any sudden acceleration problems with the vehicle. However, he did receive a recall notice in the mail and complied by taking the vehicle to the dealer to have the repairs done on february 17, 2010. However, on march 6, 2010, the consumer made a right turn on a street that was curvy and was relatively steep descending toward an intersection. He gently applied the brakes 2-3 times during the descent to maintain a speed of 15-20 MPH. At no time did he depress the accelerator during the descent and the engine was idling as the vehicle coasted to the bottom of the hill. When he approached a four-way stop sign at the bottom of the hill, he depressed the brake pedal normally to come to a full stop. Instantly, the engine raced and roared. The consumer immediately shifted the automatic transmission into neutral and turned the engine off. He restarted the engine with his foot on the brake pedal and the gear selector in neutral and it started with the same roar. He turned it off again and waited a couple of minutes. He decided to try one more time and the vehicle operated in normal mode. The consumer also stated since the vehicle was garaged, the doors were barely kept locked. Over the last 6-9 months about once a month when the consumer entered the garage, he discovered the doors were locked. The consumer believed the electronic door locking system was being randomly activated.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 300 miles · FL

In the past year, I have experienced sudden 'jerks' during acceleration on at least two occasions, and had the vehicle inspected twice, in august 2009 and in december 2009. In both instances, toyota mechanics advised they could not identify a problem. Additionally, throughout the past year, I have experienced noticeable problems with the electrical system, which raise concerns about the overall integrity of the electrics. There has been very frequent loss of power to the power door locks and manufacturer's radio. During the inspections, toyota mechanics could not identify a problem in this area either.