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Door Lock Actuator

Critical For Operation

Exterior Body Panels

Electrically locks and unlocks the vehicle doors.

The door lock actuator is an electric motor that moves the locking mechanism inside the door, allowing the vehicle's locks to be operated remotely or by pressing a button.

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Typical part cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
5/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Door Lock Actuator is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Door won't lock or unlock
Power locks not working
Clicking noise from door
Door lock stuck
Key fob not working
Electrical short

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Door Lock Actuator(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Door Lock Actuator(s)

No standard interval on file

Test Door Lock Actuator(s)

No standard interval on file