2010 Toyota 4Runner: Door locks broken
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 4Runner report: door locks broken. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 104,000 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2010 4Runner in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11406443 (filed 04/05/2021): “In 2017 i was reporting that the left brake light was working intermittently. in 2018 the socket assembly completely failed and was told that this was not an extended warrenty repair (milage was less then 100,000). in march 2021 the bake lights failed again.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11022957 (filed 09/13/2017): “The satellite radio antenna has failed. it only receives a signal when vehicle is stationary. this appears to be a common problem with toyota and lexus owners, based on chat boards. the dealer "fix" runs over $1000, and involves replacing the entire length of…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace door lock system (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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