2008 Hyundai Entourage Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,734miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Hyundai Entourage, 11% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,734 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Engine hood released from closed position and flew up at about 35-40mph. Latch and safety both failed. Notified Hyundai USA on oct 26, 2013. Resulted in significant hood damage but thankfully, the driver maintained control and no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10549618, filed 2013-10, 33,033 miles“The rear door (hatchback door), (latches/locks/linkage, structure), on my 2008 Hyundai Entourage mini-van, failed to open. All efforts to open the door proved fruitless. Request Hyundai motor america to repair latches, locks, and/or linkage under one or more of the recall and/or repair consent decree negotiated with the national highway transportation safety administration (NHTSA). Note, latches and locking mechanisms on this vehicle have failed previous. Reference the passenger side of the vehicle sliding door.”
NHTSA complaint #10611093, filed 2014-07, 75,300 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the door ajar warning light illuminated and a bell chimed from the control panel intermittently. The contact also stated the driver's side sliding door failed to lock automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10473876, filed 2012-09, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 40-45 MPH, the drivers door opened without warrant. She immediately slowed down, pulled over to the shoulder of the road and closed the door. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence without incident where it would later be towed to the dealer for further inspection. The failure and current mileages were 16,747.”
NHTSA complaint #10329152, filed 2010-05, 16,747 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. While driving at various speeds, the rear passenger side door independently unlatched and opened independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred while leaving the dealer. The manufacturer sent an engineer who decided to replace the entire door. In addition, while driving, all the interior and exterior lighting failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10702563, filed 2015-03, 6,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V843000Nov 21, 2016Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008. In the affected…Covers: Hyundai Entourage 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10089502Dec 22, 2016This bulletin describes the procedure to replace or inspect and lubricate the secondary hood latch on certain 2007-2008 my hyundai entourage vehicles. The secondary hood latch…
- 10040951Jan 1, 2011Hyundai motor company: procedure to remove and replace rear sliding door latches. 2007-2008 entourage.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 11% |
| 2007 | 31 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Entourage
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Entourage
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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