NHTSA Complaint #11436240 — 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11436240
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 9, 2021
Date Filed	October 10, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The trunk latch just completely stopped working out of no where. I always use the button on the actual trunk and have never had issues before. The trunk shuts, but the latch does not lock causing the trunk to not stay closed. This happened while on vacation when I needed to use my trunk for all of my items. I had to use 3 different bungee ropes and a ratchet strap to keep it closed from the inside. I had to drive 12 hours on the highway with the trunk like this beyond scared the trunk would pop open with all of my items back there since I had no where else to put them. I think we all need to use our trunks especially when the car itself is smaller with not much room for suitcases.

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