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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH PLATE
11 NHTSA complaints about latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch plate issues across 7 makes and 10 models.
The latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch plate is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 11 filings from 7 manufacturers and 10 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HYUNDAI ELANTRA with 2 filings, followed by VOLVO XC90 and VOLVO C70. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2 |
| 2 | VOLVO XC90 | 1 |
| 3 | VOLVO C70 | 1 |
| 4 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 1 |
| 5 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 1 |
| 6 | HYUNDAI TUCSON | 1 |
| 7 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 1 |
| 8 | FORD F-150 HYBRID | 1 |
| 9 | FORD ESCAPE HYBRID | 1 |
| 10 | BMW X6 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report a repeated and unresolved safety defect in my leased Volvo vehicle involving rear passenger door lock failure, which has resulted in m
New Vehicle - less than 10 miles - Driver Door Closure Issue - Vehicle Turns Off. Ferman BMW stated its a Safety issue. Door Alignment Issue.
While in transit, the passenger door periodically unlatches on its own. There is a safeguard that prevents the door from completely swinging open when this happens. This problem has not been inspected
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the doors unintendedly locked with the keys inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contactâs child was
I am unable to open my rear passenger car door from the outside or the inside. Also the rear passenger door also lacks a manual release like the front doors have. This, coming off of [XXX] 's death, a
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver's door arm assembly was fractured and made it hard to open and shut the door. The vehicle was taken to an independent mech
The drivers door lock sticks in the cold, so it will occasionally lock me into or out of my vehicle. I feel this is a safety issue, because I may not be able to exit my vehicle quickly in an emergency
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission failed to operate as needed and was shifting
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 c
Rear doors are locked unable to open them from the inside or outside
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the front and rear driverâs side doors failed to open using the interior or exterior door handles. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor r
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.