Tailgate Hinge Problems in popular cars
Tailgate Hinge problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Tailgate Hinge problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Tailgate Hinge problem of Chevrolet Tahoe
The vehicle having this issue was a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The rear tailgate lock stopped functioning which prevents the rear window or the tailgate to be opened. There is not a manual way to open the tailgate or window from the inside either. The failure date was Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Chevrolet Trailblazer
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1GNET16S85_. My 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext lts tailgate glass door hinge cap popped off and had to be repaired/replaced (hinges, fiberglass cap, glass, etc). I was informed by mr. Kenneth lamott of the 1st avenue body shop, inc. In great falls mt that this is a known issue and apparent design defect that Chevrolet knows about. However they will not recognize it as a recall item. It is my understanding from mr. Lamott was to not drive the vehicle on highways should it come loose again as it will dislodge and present oncoming traffic with a hazard that could cause damages, injury and possibly death if it impacted and passed thru a windshield hitting the driver or passenger. It was 01/15/2010 when this tailgate hinge issue occurred.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The vehicle was a 1999 Chrysler town and country. The VIN of the car is 1C4GP54G0X_. : the contact stated the stud that held up the tailgate on the rear passenger side of the vehicle snapped off, causing the tailgate to fall injuring the contact. The vehicle had not been examined or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and an incident report was taken. The consumer repaired the tailgate himself on 11/3/06. Updated 01/10/07. This problem occurred on Monday, October 30, 2006.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The vehicle is a 1998 Chrysler town and country. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1C4GP64L4W_. Bolt securing the hydraulic pump to the tailgate broke off allowing the pump to pop off. Tailgate fell closed, it will not remain open with only one hydrolic pump. A portion of the bolt is lodged in the body of the van. This tailgate hinge issue occurred Apr. 18, 2004.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Dodge Ram 2500
The car was a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The VIN of the problem Ram 2500 is 3B7KF23C92_. While loading the vehicle, the tailgate support cables broke without warning. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the tailgate support cable needed to be replaced. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they denied any responsibility. The failure date was 11/20/2004.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Dodge Ram 2500
The car is a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 3B7KF23682_. Tailgate support cable corroded and broke. 8jb. This tailgate hinge issue occurred Monday, Apr. 3, 2006.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Ford F-350
The car involved is a 2000 Ford F-350. While consumer was standing on rear of the vehicle tailgate cable snapped. As a result, consumer fell to the ground, and sustained I left knee injuries. This tailgate hinge problem happened on May 18, 2004.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Ford Ranger
Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1FTYR14U93_. My son-in-law was helping unload a box from the bed of my 2003 Ford Ranger pickup and was standing on the tailgate. The combined total weight was less than 200 lbs. While he was standing on the tailgate, both cables securing the tailgate snapped without warning, causing him to fall off the truck tailgate. He was not injured. Some scratching of the tailgate occurred as it struck the bumper. I took the truck to the dealer, but since it is a few months past warranty (although with only 21,000 miles). They would not cover the cable replacement. I called the Ford consumer line, and was told they were not interested in repairing the defect either. There was no existing damage to the cables, and the truck is not used commercially, nor has it been in an accident. The parts have not yet been replaced. The old parts are available for inspection at any time. This issue happened on 05/14/06.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of GMC Acadia
The car is a 2010 GMC Acadia. The VIN of this vehicle is 1GKLVNED2A_. The tailgate opened and once it was completely open it fell suddenly a few feet and without warning. We took it to the dealership to get it fixed and they said they had seen this on multiple times. They said the struts go bad. They replaced the strut (spelling?) and it fixed the problem. We are very concerned that if this occurs with someone else it could hit their head and cause serious injury. The failure date was 12/09/13.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of GMC Yukon
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1GKEC16Z62_. 2002 GMC Yukon xl rear tailgate glass failed/broken hinge due to poor design. This results in the rear glass held on by one hinge instead of two. Rear glass does not close properly and is at risk to detach from vehicle. Many owners of this vehicle (and sister vehicles tahoe and suburban) have experienced this defect. Gm fails to acknowledge or assume responsibility. This problem occurred on Tuesday, Jun. 15, 2010.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Acura MDX
The vehicle was a 2001 Acura Mdx. Without warning the tailgate glass fell to the ground when the consumer was closing the tailgate. Consumer has notified the dealer and the manufacturer. This tailgate hinge issue occurred Tuesday, November 25, 2003.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Honda Odyssey
The car is a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The tailgate struts that support the tailgate (back) door of the minivan failed (collapsed) when the automatic door was opening. There is a recall on this very problem, make, model and year: Honda Odyssey 2009, however, my VIN was not included in the recall. Honda inc confirms that they are receiving reports like this one from other people whose cars were not made part of the recall. This problem occurred on November 30, 2013.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Honda Odyssey
The vehicle involved was a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5FNRL38438_. Please excuse my safety complaint just sent earlier. I included my wrong email address. Rear tail gate strut failure when I was unloading groceries out of the rear trunk with the rear tailgate open, the struts failed and the tailgate hit the back side of my head/neck, but did not require medical attention. This issue happened on Sunday, December 23, 2012.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Jeep Wrangler
The car is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The tailgate hinges are rusted making opening and closing the tailgate more difficult. Nlm.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Jeep Wrangler
The vehicle was a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Jeep Wrangler is 1J4FY29PXV_. Drivers seat belt comes undone at any speed every time you drive it - a few times each time you drive it, rear center mounted tail light does not work, tailgate hinges are extrremely difficult to shut causing the tailgate to not be closed properly all the time, front turn signal sometimes does not work, especially if it is wet out- dealer notified and was told that they cannot replace the socket (not a stock item), the bulbs are fine in the brake light and turn signal. The failure date was 07/27/2001.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Lexus LS430
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JTHBN30FX2_. The vehicle involved is a 2002 Lexus Ls430. The contact stated that a passenger was struck abruptly in the head by the trunk hatch and sustained several abrasions to the head. The trunk latch failed and would not remain open. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 03/24/lj. This problem occurred on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Lincoln Navigator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5LMFU28555_. 2005 Lincoln Navigator rust at door and tailgate seams
Lincoln requires perforation and will not honor rust. The failure date was September 22, 2008.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Lincoln MKX
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2010 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that the tail gate would not automatically close; the failure was intermittent. The tail gate would only close manually. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not find a cause for the failure. The contact also stated that when driving, the tail gate ajar light flashed on the instrument panel and the contact feared that it would open suddenly, causing a crash. The failure mileage was 19,020. Updated 12/29/10
updated 12/30/jb. This tailgate hinge issue occurred 01/09/2010.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Mazda MPV
The car involved is a 2000 Mazda Mpv. Rear hatch of vehicle has two support cylinders the first one broke off on the driver side a year ago, hitting my wife on the head. I replaced it with a new one $75. 00. The next time as of date below the passenger side of the door broke off again without warning. I have the part. The metal fatigued and it just snapped without warning. Problem: day before my two kids were sitting on the back of the vehicle removing there ski boots. If at that point the door let go, they would have been dead or seriously injured. That door is heavy. This is unacceptable. The part is inadequately designed. It is a dangerous hazard and should be addressed before someone looses their life!!!!!!! if my wife had not been standing the door would have hit her harder and quite possibly killed her. This is a wakeup call folks. Some one is going get killed with this vehicle. This issue happened on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Mercedes Benz E320
The vehicle is a 1999 Mercedes Benz E320. The VIN of this vehicle was WDBJH82FOX_. Tailgate door crashed/ came down on head. Took vehicle to dealer,and they stated that hinge and attachments failed. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information. This issue happened on Jul. 2, 2002.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Mercury Villager
The vehicle having this issue was a 2000 Mercury Villager. The VIN of the car is 4M2XV11T4Y_. Tailgate hydraulic cylinder will not lift the gate upward properly. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it meets the prescribed specifications. This tailgate hinge problem happened on Thu., Dec. 30, 1999.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Mercury Mountaineer
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving in cold weather driver's side window fell off track, causing the glass to fall inside the panel of the door frame. Onsumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic replaced the window. Also, consumer went to lift up the tailgate and the cable snapped in half. Consumer was able to put the cable in the back of the trunk. However, mechanic informed consumer that vehicle was not on recall or under warranty. This issue happened on Tuesday, December 23, 2003.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Nissan Quest
The vehicle involved was a 2000 Nissan Quest. Tailgate was in the up position for a few minutes when it suddenly came crashing down. Right side metal arm attached to lift gate had snapped and was bent. No injuries. The failure date was Wednesday, June 13, 2001.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Nissan Murano
The VIN of this vehicle was JN8AZ08W54_. I put the back tailgate up in my 2004 Nissan Murano to put my granddaughters' belongings in to take them home. I walked to the back seat area to put something in the back seat, when I heard a huge whooshing sound and suddenly the entire door slammed down. Luckily I wasn't near it or I could have been killed. The door is very heavy and it slammed down with quite a force. There was a strong smell of a vaporized nature in the car. Now the door is very difficult to open and requires both hands to do so. Evidently one of the hydraulic struts went out. This poses a significant danger to anyone nearby. I have called the dealer and am taking it in today. They were very non-committal about it being something they would repair without cost. They did say it was a very rare occurrence. I am very concerned about this incident and want to report it. If others are not aware, there could be a very serious accident. I am concerned about my own safety as well. This tailgate hinge problem happened on Nov. 25, 2007.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of SAAB 95
The vehicle was a 2004 SAAB 9-5. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was YS3EB59EX4_. Back tailgate motor burned out, and the trunk was not accessible. The spare tire and other items were in the trunk. This tailgate hinge problem happened on Tue., Jul. 27, 2004.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Subaru Outback
The VIN of the car is 4S4BP61C95_. I own a Subaru Outback and live in bemidji minnesota--land of below zero winter temperatures. Today I was nailed in the head yet again by the tailgate door of my car. You see, the struts that support the tailgate door do not function when its really cold outside--like approaching 0 degrees fahrenheit or lower. When temperatures are warmer--about 20 degrees above zero--the struts function as usual. But when it is extremely cold, the struts do not work and the door falls freely onto your head or whatever is in the way. This has been an ongoing issue with this car since I purchased it in July 2006. This is an obvious design defect that could lead to an injury. This tailgate hinge problem happened on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Subaru Legacy
The car is a 2003 Subaru Legacy. Broke tailgate window. Glass shop indicated dealer-only item. Dealer indicated no replacement windows existed in the united states. Dealer also indicated they already had another similar vehicle in their shop that had already been waiting 3 weeks for a window, and they had no idea when one would come in. Vehicle was less than 5 years old at time of incident. Forced to get used tailgate/window from junkyard. No new replacement windows existed in the united states, even though the window was the same on both Legacy wagons (like mine) and outback wagons, and was the same for at least several model years. In addition, the vehicle was even built in the u. S. Window itself was not defective - problem was no available replacement parts. This issue happened on May 1, 2008.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Toyota Sienna
The car is a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Toyota Sienna is 5TDBA22C54_. Tail gate dropped without warning falling 4 times and striking operator on head. Item was recalled in 2008 and Toyota is failing to make the repair under the recall. This recall should cover this incident as it is still the same problem and is dangerous. The fix was not performed properly otherwise the safety would work and the tail gait would not drop onto the operators head. The failure date was Sunday, April 29, 2012.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Toyota Tundra
The car was a 2004 Toyota Tundra. VIN of the vehicle was 1ZEAAHGA34_. There are two cables that hold the tailgate in place when fully opened(extended). Yesterday(7/17/08) while unloading my motorcycle, both cables broke simultaneously mid way through the unloading process. The cables broke at the exact same place which was exactly half way from one end to the other. The cable is enclosed in a plastic sleeve. That sleeve is not sealed at each end. When the tailgate is in the closed position, which is most of the time, rain or other moisture collects in the plastic enclosure and settles at the bottom of the "u" shaped tube. Over time that moisture has caused the cables to rust and weaken thus the break in my opinion. The result of the brake was that the tailgate feel unannounced to the top of the bumper thus denting the bumper and potentially causing harm to the individual who was doing the unloading. In my opinion this is a flawed product. This tailgate hinge problem happened on Jul. 17, 2008.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Volvo XC90
The car was a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was YV1CZ59H64_. Rear tailgate release failure. This issue happened on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Volvo V70
The vehicle is a 2000 Volvo V70xc. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is YV1LZ56D1Y_. Tailgate latch does not function properly at cold temperatures. Failure is covered for V70, but not V70xc. Latch assemblies are the same. Numerous other references to V70xc latch failures found on internet. Problem is much more widespread than acknowledged. Numerous complaints to multiple dealers. They only spray lubricant on the latch and ignore the problem. It was Wednesday, January 2, 2008 when this tailgate hinge issue happened.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of BMW 530
The vehicle was a 2007 BMW 530xi. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is WBANN735X7_. I discovered failures of multiple wires in the tailgate/rear window wiring harnesses. Through research online I have found this is a common problem with this vehicle over several model years - search for BMW e61 tailgate wiring problems. The failures are caused by a poor design where the wires entering the hinge guides (4) for the glass and tailgate are repeatedly flexed at a sharp angle until the insulation, then the copper wire breaks. Safety issues - possible electrical short circuit leading to fires (highest load is for rear defroster); lighting failures (rear high brake light, license plate lamps and others); reduced visibility due to loss of wiper/washer/defroster; rear glass latch opening while underway, possibly resulting in loss of cargo or ingress of exhaust fumes. This is not an easily repaired problem. It would be beyond the capabilities of all but a skilled mechanic with proper tools. I discovered it when the remote lock/unlock using the key fobs failed. As I investigated I found the broken wire, along with several others with broken insulation, some with broken copper strands. The failure date was 05/15/13.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Cadillac Escalade
VIN of the vehicle was 3GYEK63N53_. The reporting person's vehicle is a 2003 Cadillac Escalade ext. The contact stated that while loading his tailgate with 12 bags of 40 pound wood chips, he heard a popping sound . The contact then loaded a 13 pound bag onto the tailgate and approximately 8 to 10 bags fell onto his left leg and foot. He sustained major injures to his left leg and foot, which resulted in three surgeries. The tailgate cables were replaced prior to the incident due to recall number 04007 and again after the incident. The current mileage was 21,000 and failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 12-12-2007
updated 12/12/07. It was February 13, 2007 when this tailgate hinge issue happened.
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Tailgate Hinge problem of Cadillac Escalade
The car involved is a 2002 Cadillac Escalade ext. VIN of the vehicle was 3GYEK63N52_. While consumer was opening the tailgate and the cables broke. The consumers son sustained minor injuries . The failure date was Thu., Jul. 15, 2004.
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