Hood Latch Problems of Chevrolet Prizm

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. While driving approximately 55 mph, the hood automatically detached from the latch. The hood slammed against the windshield, which shattered the inside and outside glass. There was no warning prior to the failure. The contact observed that the windshield wipers were malfunctioning after the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local independent auto shop for the windshield replacement. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the hood latch was not malfunctioning. The failure mileage was 118,144 and current mileage was 118,244. Updated 1/9/09 updated 01/14/09.

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Safety latch on hood malfunctioned so hood not secure. Hood flew open while car traveling at approx 50mph. Latch is spring loaded but spring did not work. Latch does not appear to be corroded. Windshield cracked. Hood damaged toatl cost $1700.

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I was driving of a highway and my speed was about 60 mph all of a sudden the hood opened and hit my windshield. This could have resulted in a huge accident with other cars as I could not see anything. Luckly I did not loose control of my car and I pulled it onto the right shoulder. Latch was working fine. I had to replace the hood and windshield. Now have lot of dents on the front of the roof. Had to tow the car to the mechanic. The cost of repair was about $1500. 00.