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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Latches & Locks Problems

2 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data

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Sep 2014 – Sep 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Sep 2024

Your tailgate won't open when you pull the handle. The dealer was notified but didn't diagnose or repair the issue, and Hyundai didn't provide assistance. The fix will likely involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the tailgate latch mechanism and handle linkage.

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NHTSA #: 11616406
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Sep 2014

THE TRUNK LATCH EITHER HAS A SHORT OR IT COMES LOOSE. THE TRUNK WILL BE SHUT AND THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF LIKE IT IS OPEN ALL THE TIME. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS TURNED OFF YOU HAVE TO GO AND OPEN AND CLOSE THE TRUNK TO MAKE SURE IT IS SHUT. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, THE ALARM WILL START GOING OFF CONSTANTLY UNTIL YOU DO THIS. IT THINKS SOMEONE HAS OPENED IT WHILE THE ALARM IS ENGAGED. YOU WOULD THINK TO JUST NOT ENGAGE THE ALARM AND THAT WOULD TAKE CARE IF IT BUT IT IS NOT SO. THE ALARM OF THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGES ON ITS OWN WHEN YOU WALK AWAY. *TR

NHTSA #: 10630303

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