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I have never had a phone that has successfully unlocked the first time using biometrics. I wouldn't say it is a solved problem or a solution. There are also implications with law enforcement when using biometrics. They can't force you to unlock something with a password, but they can forcefully unlock something with your fingerprint.
The older fingerprint readers that were on the back or below the screen worked perfectly and near-instantly (I've used several Nexus, Pixel and Moto phones).
At least some of the newer in-screen readers are slow and unreliable. I've heard that the ultrasonic ones are better.
The 5th Amendment is a nonissue here. If they have a warrant for your phone and you don't give up the password it is hard to get in. If they have a warrant for your car and you don't open it for them they will just smash a window. I doubt our cars are bothering to encrypt any of the ridiculous amounts of telemetry they collect.