2017 Hyundai Elantra Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “inside outside” (42% of reports).
- 53latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Inside outside: mentioned in 22 of 53 complaints (42%)
- Door open: mentioned in 21 of 53 complaints (40%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 13 of 53 complaints (25%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 53 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Hyundai Elantra latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 147,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 1 | 0% | 45,000 |
| 2017 Elantra | 53 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 13 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 2 | 0% | 59,094 |
| 2010 Elantra | 4 | 1% | 23,425 |
| 2006 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2005 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 2003 Elantra | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 13,993 |
| 2001 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 42,099 |
| 2000 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 98,850 |
| 1999 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 71,500 |
| 1998 Elantra | 3 | 5% | 20,000 |
| 1997 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 1996 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 115,750 |
| 1995 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the rear passengerâs side door failed to open…
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle, the driver's side door failed to open, after which he became aware that the failure existed with all four doors. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Hyundai Elantras have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra (7% of the 768 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “inside outside”, in 22 of 53 complaints, followed by “door open” (21).
Other 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Engine problems (290)
- Structure problems (134)
- Electrical System problems (112)
- Steering problems (71)
- Power Train problems (62)
See all 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Elantra years.