Toyota Camry Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Toyota Camry across 28 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “side door” (24% of reports).
- 140latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $660typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Side door: mentioned in 34 of 140 complaints (24%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 14 of 140 complaints (10%)
- Handle broke: mentioned in 8 of 140 complaints (6%)
- Opened inside: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the Toyota Camry at $660, and half of them between $260 and $770.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Toyota Camry latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 1 | 2% | 37,500 |
| 2022 Camry | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Camry | 3 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2018 Camry | 1 | 0% | 86,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 3 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2016 Camry | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2014 Camry | 4 | 1% | 1,579 |
| 2013 Camry | 1 | 0% | 52,000 |
| 2012 Camry | 3 | 1% | 36,361 |
| 2011 Camry | 2 | 0% | 23,500 |
| 2010 Camry | 2 | 0% | 5,000 |
| 2009 Camry | 2 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 1 | 0% | 56,000 |
| 2007 Camry | 7 | 0% | 51,500 |
| 2006 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2005 Camry | 7 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 6 | 1% | 43,850 |
| 2003 Camry | 12 | 2% | 40,250 |
| 2002 Camry | 31 | 3% | 49,577 |
| 2001 Camry | 7 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2000 Camry | 5 | 1% | 103,500 |
| 1999 Camry | 7 | 1% | 62,989 |
| 1998 Camry | 8 | 1% | 155,500 |
| 1997 Camry | 6 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 6 | 1% | 111,660 |
| 1995 Camry | 6 | 2% | 102,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the Toyota Camry. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Driverâs door would not open with keyless entry and window switch will not work for back passenger windows. Believed to be related to master switch. Door will only open after manual entry with key and windows only work with individual switch on each door.
Driver door actuator is failing. If you search this, it is a well known problem with the year and model of Toyota. It poses significant safety hazards to occupants and security of the vehicle. Yet Toyota has not addressed or corrected the issue. I am not sure if this is electrical or the actuator…
Front passenger side door lock would not lock or unlock with the key fab or door lock button of door panel. Dealership diagnosis problem as a failed actuator. This can result in safety concern if your unable to lock or unlock the door in an emergency, also to note the passenger door does not have…
Front driver side door lock would not lock or unlock with the key fab or door lock button of door panel. Dealership diagnosis problem as a failed actuator. This can result in safety concern if your unable to lock or unlock the door in an emergency. Also a security concerns for thief if door isn't…
Passenger side, rear driver side and rear passenger side door loc fail to unlock with key fob.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $660 (half paid between $260 and $770), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 34 of 140 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (14).
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