2008 Toyota Prius locks problems

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 81,000 miles · CA

Trunk hatch release rubber piece started going soft; it is now melted and completely disintegrated into the latch locking mechanism.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Body, Locks · TX

The latch handle on the hatchback has "melted" for lack of a better word. The handle has become gooey and leaves a black residue on my fingers every time I open the hatchback. Because of this problem, the handle is harder to use, making it more trying to open the trunk.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Locks · 65,000 miles · FL

Some months ago the driver's door lock stopped working. I ended up using the key to open the door for a couple of months, since toyota dealer quoted me $500 to correct the problem. After a couple of months, I decided to pay and the issue was fixed. To my surprise, the front passenger door lock is going bad now. When I try to unlock it from within the car, using the "unlock doors" button, it will work every 3rd time or so. Clearly a bigger issue, not isolated to my individual vehicle. I only have 70000 miles and always serviced my vehicle at the toyota dealers. I would like toyota to pay to fix my lock and reimburse me for the actuator I already paid to replace.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Locks · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that with the vehicle parked, the interior doors locked independently and would not unlock when using the electronic key fob. The key-less ignition was off however, the air conditioner and radio were activated during the malfunction. There was an occupant in the vehicle who was unable to engage the power lock switch. The fire department was called to the scene to unlock the doors. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2012 · Locks · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and the rear driver's door could not be opened from the interior. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the child safety lock on the door was engaged. The dealer disengaged the child safety lock, but the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 17, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · 40,000 miles · CA

In early 2010 (estimate), the rear driver side door lock of our 2008 toyota prius would not unlock with key faub or driver side door lock/unlock button. I took vehicle into poway toyota (poway, ca) and they stated door lock actuator failed, which they replaced at my cost. By the summer of 2010 (estimate), the other three door locks have failed. I must use the key to open the front driver's door and reach over to open the passenger side doors while passengers wait outside the vehicle. It is not safe for passengers to wait to enter vehicle. To have all four door locks fail within three years of the car construction, indicates to me there could be a defect with this part of the toyota prius. I request you investigate this matter.

Filed Nov 26, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · 52,000 miles · MA

Rear hatchback locking/unlocking button gummy and inability to unlock truck manually and electrically. Unable to access trunk where emergency/safety equipment located.

Filed Aug 21, 2011 · Body, Locks · TN

My 2008 prius trunk handle has melted. It is now difficult to open, and is extremely messy. This started in may 2011, just outside the warranty period of the car.

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Body, Locks · 26,000 miles · AL

Rubber on the 2008 prius is melting and dripping. I've seen many complaints on line about this problem.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Locks · 40,000 miles · MD

Prius trunk handle melted.