Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 5 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH THE HOOD LATCH FAILED AND THE HOOD BLEW OFF (SHEARING THE HINGES) INTO TH... |
| Nov 25, 2005 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED OF 65-70 MPH THE HOOD CAME FLYING OPEN. THERE WAS NO LIGHT IN TH... |
| Jul 13, 2004 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | WHILE DRIVING, THE HOOD RELEASED FROM THE HOOD LATCH AND FLIPPED OPEN BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND CA... |
| Mar 23, 2003 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE HOOD OPENED SUDDENLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *... |
| Nov 6, 2000 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | CONSUMER CANNOT GET OUT THE VEHICLE FROM INSIDE ONCE IT HAS BEEN UNLOCKED. ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN ... |