Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2012 Lexus ES350

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2012 Lexus ES350.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Lexus ES350

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
1
Doors Lock problems
1

Door Latch problem #1

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the door locks failed to latch securely when the doors were closed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who stated that the door locks needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to any recalls pertaining to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Doors Lock problem #2

The contact owns a 2012 Lexus Es350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the key detected, and trunk open warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the doors would lock and unlock independently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the trunk latch replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and agreed to cover the cost of the partial repair. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was not available.


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