Hyundai Elantra Right Rear Door
Right Rear Door for the Hyundai Elantra — new, used and aftermarket stock, quoted once we know which Elantra you are running
What Are Hyundai Elantra Right Rear Door?
The right rear door is the complete rear passenger door shell with latch, window regulator, child-lock mechanism and wiring. On Hyundai Accent and Sonata we see child-lock failures and broken internal linkages where the inside handle stops opening the door — a genuine safety concern with kids in the back.
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Before you order right rear door for a Elantra
On the Elantra, J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD are all in circulation locally, and they do not share one parts list.Early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from.
Engine families fitted to the SA-market Elantra:
Facelifts within a single Hyundai generation changed bumpers, lamps and grilles without changing the model name, and the colour code on the door jamb matters as much as the part itself.
Send us the generation code, whether the car is pre- or post-facelift, and the paint code with your enquiry and we will confirm the correct right rear door against your car before anything is dispatched.
In South Africa the Elantra is mostly a compact sedan bought by long-distance commuters, so highway mileage accumulates fast and driveline wear tends to run ahead of the visual condition. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Elantra Right Rear Door FAQs
Will right rear door from another Elantra fit mine?
Not automatically. The Elantra sold in South Africa as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, and early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
What should I send you when asking about Elantra right rear door?
The VIN is the single most useful thing — a photo of the plate is fine. Failing that, the generation code and the engine code off the block. The Elantra ran as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, so the generation is what narrows the search.
Why won't my Hyundai rear door open from the inside?
Almost always a broken internal linkage rod between the interior handle and the latch, a very common Hyundai fault. We pull the door panel, refit or replace the rod and check the handle mount. Sometimes the latch itself has failed and needs swapping.
How do I disengage the child lock on a Hyundai rear door?
On manual systems, open the door and turn the small rotary switch on the door edge using the ignition key. On electric child-lock models like the Accent and Sonata, use the button on the driver's door console — if that fails, it's usually a latch or relay fault.
How much is a used Hyundai rear door in South Africa?
Used rear doors vary by model, colour and whether the window regulator is intact. Get a free quote through our form with your year and paint code — we'll match a painted door through our SA supplier network.
What causes the rear door latch to fail on a Hyundai?
Heat cycling, moisture ingress and years of slamming fatigue the plastic catches inside the latch. On Hyundai Accent and Sonata models the electric child-lock actuator is the weak link and often fails stuck, trapping passengers in the back.
Can I replace a Hyundai rear door myself?
A door swap needs two people, a trolley jack to support the weight on the hinges and care with the wiring loom. DIY-competent owners manage it, but most bring it to a workshop so hinge alignment, gap and lock striker adjustment are done properly first time.
Learn More About Hyundai Elantra Right Rear Door
Find an RMI-accredited body shop for door fitting and paint matching.
SA consumer rights and vehicle safety recall information.
UK reports on Hyundai Accent and Sonata child-lock and rear door issues.
Get your Elantra right rear door matched properly
A part number from the old unit, or simply your VIN, is enough for us to identify the right right rear door for your Elantra.