replacement
The dealer just called and said they are going to replace the driver latch, the part will be in tomorrow. If you are having issues it is worth taking in to get looked at, as someone said safety issues are warrantied for many years and they are most likely going to replace it.
On another note, I was having intermittent problems with the key not coming out of the lock when I parked and shut the engine off. Would have to shift it back into gear and then park before it would release - they are replacing my shifter too. I suppose I should post something else on that issue.