Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 75 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, he attempted to lock the door manually; however, the door failed to lock as needed. The contact stated that the door could only be securely locked by using the key fob. Read details...
The door locks are faulty and do not allow the door to open. This is the second time the vehicle has had issues with the doors not unlocking. The first time it was my front passenger side a few years ago and I paid an auto shop to repair it as this was an immediate safety concern in case of a car Read details...
The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 65 mph, the hood latch disconnected and caused the hood to open and crash through the windshield. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. While the vehicle was parked, the trunk suddenly opened and the vehicle rolled down the driveway while the contact was inside his home. The rear passenger side wheel was stopped on a curb. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal rubbing sound and hesitated to respond, causing the braking distance to be extended. The brake warning light illuminated. Read details...