Latches, locks, linkages: models with the most complaints

1,289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA about latches, locks, linkages. Model years with the most complaints:

Models	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
2016 Hyundai Tucson	158	0	1
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT	52	0	0
2020 Ford Escape	40	1	12
2016 Ford Fusion	37	0	1
2017 Ford Mustang	29	0	3
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan	28	0	0
2016 Ford Mustang	27	0	3
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan	24	0	0
2016 Nissan Altima	22	1	1
2017 Hyundai Sonata	17	0	3
2016 Chrysler Town AND Country	16	0	4
2018 Honda Odyssey	16	0	4
2017 Hyundai Tucson	15	0	1
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan	15	0	0
2017 Lincoln Continental	15	0	0
2017 Nissan Altima	14	1	0
2016 Hyundai Elantra	13	0	4
2018 Ford Mustang	12	0	3
2018 Nissan Altima	12	0	0
2016 RAM 1500	11	1	1
2019 Lincoln Continental	9	0	1
2019 Honda Odyssey	8	0	9
2018 Hyundai Sonata	8	0	1
2017 Ford Escape	8	0	0
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport	8	0	0
2020 Ford Explorer	7	0	5
2016 Nissan Rogue	7	0	1
2022 KIA Carnival	7	0	0
2021 Tesla Model 3	7	0	0
2021 Toyota RAV4	7	0	0
2016 KIA Sedona	6	0	7
2019 Ford Mustang	6	0	3
2017 KIA Forte	6	0	1
2023 Fisker Ocean	6	0	0
2018 Lincoln Continental	6	0	0
2018 Tesla Model 3	6	0	0
2019 RAM 1500	5	0	7
2018 Chrysler Pacifica	5	0	4
2017 Honda Pilot	5	0	1
2019 Land Rover Discovery	5	0	1
2017 RAM 1500	5	0	1
2018 Ford Escape	5	0	0
2016 Ford Explorer	5	0	0
2017 Ford Explorer	5	0	0
2020 Nissan Altima	5	1	0
2020 Tesla Model 3	5	0	0
2019 Toyota RAV4	5	0	0
2020 Toyota RAV4	5	0	0
2019 Subaru Outback	4	0	9
2016 Hyundai Sonata	4	0	6
2017 Chrysler Pacifica	4	0	5
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander	4	0	4
2018 Ford Expedition	4	0	3
2016 Honda Odyssey	4	0	3
2021 Volkswagen ID.4	4	0	3
2016 Honda Pilot	4	0	1
2018 Honda Pilot	4	0	1
2018 KIA Forte	4	0	1
2024 BMW X3	4	0	0
2022 Ford Edge	4	0	0

What to check before buying

Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.