Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Door Latch problems
2

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Safety related to 2003 Toyota 4runner sport edition SUV. Driver's door locking mechanism froze up for the third time in two years. This time, could not open driver side door by any means. 63-year old driver had to exit over console, then through passenger door.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The door locks on front-right and rear-left sides are malfunctioning. The dealer at bell Toyota indicates that there are bad actuators. Considering that the front-right and rear-left locks are not operable, I'm very concerned about the ability to escape the vehicle in an emergency situation.   Read details...


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