ToyotaPrius2006
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2006 Toyota Prius Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

4
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • door lock · 4 records
  • lock actuator · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 27, 2012 · 53,870 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The rear hatchback latch of my 2006 toyota prius has deteriorated over time. It started back in february 2012 with a difficulty opening the hatchback even with considerable effort. Now, when i touch the latch release it is gummy and will not open at all about 90% of the time. This is a safety hazard as i can't access any of the equipment (spare tire, emergency tools etc) that are located under the floor of the…

    ODI 10555711

  • August 11, 2011 · 72,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    After only about 4 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2006 toyota prius, melted into a sticky tarry black rubbery gooey mess. I can best describe it as being a viscous black glob like roofing tar. To open the hatch, you have to touch this black goo each time, which makes it difficult to operate the hatch release. We believe this melting process…

    ODI 10419311

  • February 18, 2010 · 80,111 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I am writing to you about an unresolved problem with my 2006 toyota prius. In may 2008, the driver's side electronic door lock actuator failed and was replaced by my local toyota dealer. Now, the driver's side door lock actuator has once again failed, along with the passenger's side actuator. My local toyota dealer informed me that the estimated repair cost would total $1,300. I indicated that in view of the…

    ODI 10328420

  • July 11, 2008 · 65,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I am writing to you about a problem with my 2006 toyota prius. In july 2008, the driver's side electronic door lock actuator failed and was replaced by my local toyota dealer - i had extended warranty so it was covered. Now, the driver's side door lock actuator has once again failed. I have not contacted my toyota dealership because in 2008 if i didn't have the warranty it was going to cost me well over $1,000. The…

    ODI 10451752