Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1

Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while attempting to close the passenger’s side rear door, the door failed to lock as needed. The contact tied the door closed. The contact stated that the driver's side rear door locked, and the contact was unable to open the door. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer when the passenger’s side door was not locking. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the latch and locking mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that when the driver's side rear door failed to lock securely, the vehicle was not returned to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.


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