1996 Hyundai Elantra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hood latch released while I was driving causing hood to slam back against the windshield and totally obstructing vision while on main road. Car needed to be towed and hood replaced. Auto body owner found latch, bolts, nuts were all rusted. In recently speaking with him again he mentioned that shortly after I had my hood replaced he had another Hyundai Elantra come in that also had rusted nuts/bolts/latch. My car is a 1996 Hyundai Elantra.”
NHTSA complaint #10018409, filed 2003-05, 154,000 miles“Driver's side door handle and window handle(manual windows) broke. There was no abnormal usage--just normal wear. However, the interior plastic handles are poorly made. What if I have to exit the car quickly in an emergency???”
NHTSA complaint #10098160, filed 2004-11, 77,500 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 53 | 7% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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