Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 16 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Toyota Tacoma


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Toyota Tacoma

The Door Latch problem

Drivers side rear door latch broke while on high way door came open door open light was off door latch will not work just flips back and forth.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia soul+. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 55 mph, the hood released and stuck the front windshield, which caused it to crack without warning. There are dents on the hood and upper frame area. There were no reported injuries.   Read details...

The Electronic Lock/latch Actuator problem

The rear passenger door lock actuator on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma failed prematurely, causing the door to no longer lock or unlock properly. The failure required replacement of the entire actuator assembly at a Toyota dealership at a cost of $727. 19.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while closing the hood, the hood prop rod unexpectedly fell behind the latch, ceasing to securely latch the hood. While driving at 80 mph, the hood suddenly opened and fractured the windshield. There was no injury sustained.   Read details...




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