Cars With the Most Door Lock & Latch Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the locks & latches (door latches, locks, hood and tailgate latches). 17,505 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

Model yearDoor Lock & Latch complaintsShare of all complaints
2018 Ford F-150572%
2020 Ford Escape543%

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most door lock & latch problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (338), the 2004 Toyota Sienna (308) and the 2007 Honda CR-V (232) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the locks & latches.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.