2003 Toyota Camry Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“The rear passenger door in my 2003 Camry had a failure of the lock actuator. In mid january 2011, it just would not open, not manually unlocking at the door handle, with the lock switch in the car, or the remote unlock. The car was not hit or damaged before this happened. I took it to the dealer, for $90 they took apart the door and said the lock actuator was failing, and it would be almost $500 to replace it. I declined having it replaced at this time, since it worked after the mechanic took it apart and put it back together (it has been one week and has not locked up again yet). …”

“Inside door latch on 2002 Camry made of plastic and break for no apparent reason. I have purchased 3 for my car. I am afraid that in an accident situation that the handle could break preventing exiting the car.”

“In the spring of 2008 the front drivers side door lock on our 2003 Toyota Camry froze in the locked position. The door could not be unlocked by any means including the electronic keyless entry, the key in the door or manually from the inside. There was no warning that this was about to happen it just couldn't be unlocked. Fortunately we were not in the car when this occurred. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership for them to see what was wrong with the lock. It was determined that the actuator had gone out and had to be replaced, at a cost to me of approx. $380.00 which I paid. …”

“The electric door switch, drivers side, does not always open or lock. Either by inside door lock/unlock switch or wireless/remote control. This has been happening for the last 6 months, on and off. Other doors open & unlock with inside switch and wireless/remote control. But not always the drivers side. This happens on a weekly basis. Most times it corrected, after I turned the locking button manually in, instead of hitting the electronic switch. But more and more frequently, I have to lock the door manually, by pushing in the lock button. Or having to use the key, to get inside the car. …”

“For past 6 months my power door locks take turns not working. Sometimes they stop working in two at a time and remain broken for a couple of weeks. There are time when they will not even open manually(even from the inside). This is very scary in the event I need to get out and cannot because of the locks. It usually starts with the left front, then left front and rear, then left rear, left and right rear, then right rear, right rear and right front, then right front, then right and left front doors. Then they will all work fine for a month. …”