2018 Hyundai Elantra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, 0% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“The contact owns 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, she heard the seat belt warning alarm sound. The contact re-buckled her seat belt however, the seat belt chime was still audible. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver’s side door opened independently and later the trunk also opened independently. The contact also stated the battery had to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer due to a battery failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11459528, filed 2022-04, 45,000 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 2018 Hyundai Elantra
142 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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