2008 Toyota Prius Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 12
- 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 · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The latch handle on the hatchback has "melted" for lack of a better word. The handle has become gooey and leaves a black residue on my fingers every time i open the hatchback. Because of this problem, the handle is harder to use, making it more trying to open the trunk. *tr
ODI 10611267
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Some months ago the driver's door lock stopped working. I ended up using the key to open the door for a couple of months, since toyota dealer quoted me $500 to correct the problem. After a couple of months, i decided to pay and the issue was fixed. To my surprise, the front passenger door lock is going bad now. When i try to unlock it from within the car, using the "unlock doors" button, it will work every 3rd time…
ODI 10545139
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that with the vehicle parked, the interior doors locked independently and would not unlock when using the electronic key fob. The key-less ignition was off however, the air conditioner and radio were activated during the malfunction. There was an occupant in the vehicle who was unable to engage the power lock switch. The fire department was called to the…
ODI 10485193
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Trunk hatch release rubber piece started going soft; it is now melted and completely disintegrated into the latch locking mechanism. *tr
ODI 10627814
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear hatchback locking/unlocking button gummy and inability to unlock truck manually and electrically. Unable to access trunk where emergency/safety equipment located. *tr
ODI 10437303
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Rubber on the 2008 prius is melting and dripping. I've seen many complaints on line about this problem. *tr
ODI 10419383
Latches/Locks/Linkages
PRIUS TRUNK HANDLE MELTED. *TR
ODI 10418291
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
My 2008 prius trunk handle has melted. It is now difficult to open, and is extremely messy. This started in may 2011, just outside the warranty period of the car. *tr
ODI 10420842
Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
There were no distinguishing events that led up to the total failure of my 2008 toyota prius driver side headlight and door lock assembly (front). They both no longer worked within a 1 day period and required replacement. Noticing 2 or more other vehicles of the same make and model there for light replacement caused me to inquire what caused their light malfunctions. In the matter of minutes of my calling in,…
ODI 10375504
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
In early 2010 (estimate), the rear driver side door lock of our 2008 toyota prius would not unlock with key faub or driver side door lock/unlock button. I took vehicle into poway toyota (poway, ca) and they stated door lock actuator failed, which they replaced at my cost. By the summer of 2010 (estimate), the other three door locks have failed. I must use the key to open the front driver's door and reach over to…
ODI 10440255
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and the rear driver's door could not be opened from the interior. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the child safety lock on the door was engaged. The dealer disengaged the child safety lock, but the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10445017
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Today, i went to work driving my prius (2008 with 11000 miles) without any dash board lights. The dashboard under the windshield is a reflective type with a whole array of operating indicating lights across to the passengers side. Only the airbag indicator light worked for the passenger side. The cruise control did not work. I tried various power on/off brake on/off combinations to get the dashboard lights working.…
ODI 10254348