2001 Hyundai Elantra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,099miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,099 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Check engine light came on three different times first repair was engine manifold, second repair was oxygen sensor, third time the dealer could not find the problem. Dealer probably unplugged the light all repairs were under warranty but dealer suggested I get the service done since they had it in the shop. Both sun visor plastic clips that hold the visor in place broke off and on the passenger side the visor is broken at the swivel arm. All of the small plastic door plugs have fell out. Remote gas tank door will not open on cold days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060635, filed 2004-03, 17,000 miles“The ball joints cracked which caused the front left tire to become detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 70 MPH on the freeway. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they have not done anything about the issue. The vehicle's TCM/ECM software failed which caused the transmission to slip/surge while driving. The vehicle would not go into reverse due to an internal failure. The dealer replaced the a/t assembly and flushed the a/t fluid. The left sunvisor was coming apart. The visor clips broke and as a result they could not hold the visor in a stable position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10101969, filed 2005-01, 67,198 miles“The latch mechanism failed to hold the hood closed after a minor collision. The hood opened up and flipped back unto the windshield, breaking the glass, damaging the hood. The vehicle was being driven at 40 MPH at the time. The latch popped out from the hood thus releasing the hood. This latch was revitted on to the hood on thin sheet metal which stretched and release the latch. It should be note that I was blinded when the hod flew opened and was lucky to be unhurt. I looked at other car latch and they are of a superior design.”
NHTSA complaint #754825, filed 2001-11Latches, 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 2001 Hyundai Elantra
118 complaintsSuspension
81 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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