1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages

2003 Toyota 4Runner Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 9, 2010 · 116,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Safety related to 2003 toyota 4runner sport edition suv. Driver's door locking mechanism froze up for the third time in two years. This time, could not open driver side door by any means. 63-year old driver had to exit over console, then through passenger door. Driver later had to re-enter from passenger side, over the console in order to drive vehicle to dealership. Took it to the dealer and was charged over $500…

    ODI 10360532

  • June 16, 2008 · 99,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Power door locking mechanism on 2003 toyota 4 runner malfunctions and locks vehicle while running with the inability to exit vehicle from inside. Toyota was notified of this safety issue and is ignoring the problem (copies of e-mails from toyota can be provided). Customer message boards indicate this may be a systemic safety issue. I hope this complaint initiates an investigation. The inability to exit a vehicle…

    ODI 10231575