DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED SPONTANEOUSLY AND WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. IT DIDN'T MATTER WHICH BUTTON I TRIED (DRIVER CONTROL, DOOR JAM, OR KEY FOB), DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. I POWERED IT CLOSED TO DRIVE TO DEALER - STOPPING SEVERAL MORE TIMES TO RE-POWER IT CLOSED ON THE WAY. PART HAD TO BE ORDERED, SO I REPEATED THE ABOVE TO RETURN HOME. I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY LIGHTING ON THE DO…
2007 Hyundai Entourage body problems
severe 27 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
THE PASSENGER REAR (SLIDER) DOOR FAILS TO LATCH CLOSED, EITHER IN POWER-ASSIST OR NON-POWER-ASSIST MODE. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR MAY OPEN SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE PARKED OR WHILE DRIVING. THE MOTORIZED DOOR'S CONTROL PROTOCOLS CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN FULLY AFTER THE FAILURE TO LATCH IS DETECTED. IF THE LATCH ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR FAILS, THERE IS NO ACCESS TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE LATCH WHILE THE DOOR IS IN …
WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR IS CLOSED IT POPS OPEN AGAIN ABOUT 2 SECONDS AFTER CLOSING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED EITHER MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
ISSUE: MALFUNCTIONING PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE. THE DOOR OCCASIONALLY DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR (WHILE IN THE POWER MODE). THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO REPLACE A COMPUTER MODULE ON ONE VISIT AND THE LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ANOTHER VISIT. THE FIRST VISIT THEY INDICATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO THEY DID NOT DO ANYTHING. PLEASE …
AS I RAMPED ON TO A BUSY INTERSTATE, THE FRONT HOOD LATCH GAVE WAY. THE HOOD FLIPPED UP SMASHING MY WINDSHIELD AND BLOCKING ALL FRONT VISION. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN THE HOOD LATCH GAVE WAY. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, SAME THING: THE FRONT HOOD LATCH GAVE WAY, BUT THAT TIME I WAS GOING ONLY ABOUT 25 MPH AS I SLOWED DO…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2007 Hyundai Entourage?
It's a meaningful issue. 27 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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