Issue ID | 1559482 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11203957 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | HIGHLANDER |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 15/03/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The electric door locks have failed again for the third time. I have had all 4 door locks replaced, some twice, at considerable expense. The driver's door lock and the driver's-side rear door lock are now broken again. The driver's door lock does not operate electrically at all again. This means i must pull the mechanical key out of the key fob to unlock the door. When the car is placed in drive, the driver's door remains unlocked, as does the driver's-side rear door - a serious safety issue since they are supposed to lock automatically, and they will not lock manually with the electric door lock switch located on the driver's door - i have to manually push the door lock lever mechanically. I am very disappointed in toyota. The problem lies with the cheap solenoids/motors that are used to actuate the door locks - a device that costs less than $5 on amazon, but is difficult to install for us non-mechanics. I have heard of the same problem happening with other car manufacturers as well. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 137000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEAUMONT, TX |
VIN pattern | 5TDDK3EH9BSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 21/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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