2017 Hyundai Elantra latches/locks/linkages problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 passenger’s side door failed to open…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
“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…”
filed Dec 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Elantra | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 Elantra | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.