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How much does Trunk Latch Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Trunk Latch Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2012 GMC Yukon$463$317.10$145.99-9%$424.60
2013 Ford F-150$402$255.67$145.99-10%$363.17
2010 Pontiac G6$326$180.29$145.99-13%$287.79
2013 BMW 528i$646$499.98$145.99-6%$607.48
2013 Acura MDX$426$280.50$145.99-9%$388.00
2012 Porsche Cayman$632$485.72$145.99-6%$593.22

Trunk Latch Replacement Service

What is the Trunk Latch all about?

The trunk latch is the mechanism that holds a trunk closed. When the trunk latch is engaged, the trunk can only be opened by a handheld remote or a key.

In most newer cars, a trunk latch works much the same as a door latch. Generally, two components make up the trunk latch: the U shaped anchor, which sits in the frame of the vehicle, and the latching mechanism in the lid to the trunk. Either or both pieces could fail, causing the trunk latch to malfunction. The trunk latch can be triggered with the same handheld remote that opens the car door.

Older cars generally use a cylinder system that can be opened with a key. This system operates using a cylinder and striker, and the key that is used generally matches the door locks. The latch that holds the trunk locked is located in the striker.

Keep in mind:

  • While this may not seem like a serious issue, if the trunk latch opens suddenly in traffic, debris could be blown out of your trunk and into the path of other vehicles.

How it's done:

  • The trunk latch is verified to be needing replaced
  • The defective trunk latch is removed
  • The new trunk latch is installed
  • The inside trim panel is reinstalled to complete repair
  • The trunk is checked for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If you suspect that the trunk latch has failed, or is about to fail, call our expert mechanics to diagnose the trunk latch. There are different components that make up the trunk latch, so it’s important to know which part is failing before repairs are begun.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Trunk Latch?

  • Trunk won’t stay closed
  • Trunk has to be slammed hard to get the latch to engage
  • Latch comes open if the car is jostled, such as hitting a bump or stopping suddenly

How important is this service?

While it may not be a huge deal to the driver, it will be a huge deal to anyone who ends up with a trunk load of groceries in their path if items are blown out of an open trunk. Any items secured in the trunk may not be safe.


Recent Trunk Latch Replacement reviews

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Deward

18 years of experience
156 reviews
Deward
18 years of experience
Kia Rio L4-1.6L - Trunk Latch - High Point, North Carolina
Excellent job and excellent service. I would highly recommend him to anyone else needing a car repair.

Ben

42 years of experience
1589 reviews
Ben
42 years of experience
Nissan Versa L4-1.6L - Trunk Latch - Houston, Texas
Very very very kind and went way above and beyond to make sure the issue with my trunk was resolved. Thank you so much Mr.Ben for the amazing services and great convos !

Fernando

14 years of experience
160 reviews
Fernando
14 years of experience
Honda Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid - Trunk Latch - Phoenix, Arizona
He was really nice and explained things thoroughly and fixed my trunk in no time. Made talking to a mechanic less stressful!

Mathew

7 years of experience
118 reviews
Mathew
7 years of experience
Fiat 500 L4-1.4L - Trunk Latch Replacement - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mechanic was great. Reliable, on time, friendly and did what I asked. I should have realized what I asked for might not solve the problem. So I paid over 400$ for problem not solved and still have to go to dealer. I guess it is my fault for diagnosing when I know nothing about cars….so I will never diagnose again which means I probably won’t use these guys again.

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