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2007 Toyota Prius latches/locks/linkages problems

42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2007 Toyota Prius2% of all complaints for this model year.

42
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
2%
share of all complaints
51,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that a plastic piece from the door prematurely melted from an unknown location, which melted into the door latch. The failure made it extremely difficult to use the latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

    filed Apr 13, 2017

  • For some time now, the rear latch has been sticking and has been needing several attempts to release. Finally, now it has stopped operating altogether. The dealer says he is not aware of the problem. With the complaints I have seen online, I am surprised at the response. It can also be a safety…

    filed Dec 1, 2014

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Prius years

YearReportsShare
2018 Prius13%
2013 Prius20%
2011 Prius10%
2008 Prius121%
2006 Prius60%
2005 Prius30%
2004 Prius20%
Prius latches/locks/linkages problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.