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Problems with 2005 Toyota Highlander LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

On average, the 2005 Toyota Highlander starts to “feel” problems with the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and its various aspects after 64 000 miles.

Recently reported LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems on 2005 Toyota Highlander

There are 2 malfunctions happening on this vehicle:1) the door lock on the drivers side stop working with keyless about 4 months ago, it works if you do it manually. 2) both visors-driver's and passengers visor has gotten progressively looser, there are no adjustment screws, what makes this such a hazard, if you hit a bump and you're in speeding traffic sometimes the visor just drops down and blocks your line of sight. *tr

For a few days the driver side door lock hesitated opening with remote key access. after a few days, it would not unlock at all. the key does not unlock the door either. i must enter on the passenger side to unlock driver side door. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the front driver side power door locks failed to operate when accessing the interior and exterior door. in addition, the remote key fob failed to function. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where they informed the contact that the power door lock actuator would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000. updated 12/12/12 *cn the consumer stated the fob works on the passenger and back doors, but not the driver's side. updated 12/12/12

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the door locks on the vehicle did not lock when the vehicle is placed into gear. the only way that the doors lock was by manually locking them or pushing the power lock button. once the doors were locked they could not be opened by the pull of the door handle only by the power lock switch or manually. the contact was told by the dealer that it was only a programming issue and that they would program it for him, but he later found out that the vehicle did not have a door lock program feature. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - *nm

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