{"id":106034,"date":"2024-05-06T18:20:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T01:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=106034"},"modified":"2024-10-25T08:44:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:44:38","slug":"why-wont-my-car-door-close-possible-reasons-and-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-wont-my-car-door-close-possible-reasons-and-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Won\u2019t My Car Door Close? Possible Reasons and Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106034_7f5fe2-b6 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-13ea00  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-2f622f\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106034_cd2b12-48\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possible reasons your car door won&rsquo;t close include a stuck seatbelt, a closed latch jaw, a dirty or corroded latch, bent hinges, and a misaligned striker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A loose latch rod, jammed door handle, misaligned door hinges, short-circuited power door lock, and cold weather can also keep the door from closing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to fix the car door that won&rsquo;t close depends on what&rsquo;s causing the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>A car door that won&rsquo;t close is dangerous because it could swing open at any time. Imagine it opening in the middle of a crowded street or on the highway while driving at high speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will the open door put your passengers at risk, but it could also hit other vehicles, leading to more accidents and a more expensive repair bill. As such, it&rsquo;s crucial to know why your door won&rsquo;t properly close to fix and avoid the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Reasons Why Your Car Door Won&rsquo;t Close<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems that can keep the door from closing include a closed latch jaw, a dirty or corroded latch, bent hinges, and a misaligned striker. A loose latch rod, jammed door handle, misaligned door hinges, short-circuited power door lock, and cold weather can also be the culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"car door unable to close\" class=\"wp-image-106036\" style=\"width:1024px;height:682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-door-unable-to-close.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A car door that won&rsquo;t close is dangerous because it could swing open at any time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stuck Seatbelt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be difficult to close the door if the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/seat-belt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"seatbelt\">seatbelt<\/a> is stuck over the striker or its latch plate is in the door jamb. Of course, this is easy to see, so it&rsquo;s not complicated. You can simply remove the obstruction and close the door if this is the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closed Latch Jaw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The latching mechanism of car doors has two jaws and a level. The lever links to the door handle so that when you pull it, the lever pulls back, opens the jaws, and releases them from the anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, the door won&rsquo;t close if the latch doesn&rsquo;t open. You can try pulling the handle to release the latch. If that doesn&rsquo;t work, you might have to replace the latch mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/damaged-door-latch-1024x302.jpg\" alt=\"image of a damaged door latch\" class=\"wp-image-107614\" style=\"width:1024px;height:302px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/damaged-door-latch-1024x302.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/damaged-door-latch-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/damaged-door-latch-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/damaged-door-latch-150x44.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/damaged-door-latch.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you look carefully at the door latch you can see how it works, and you can inspect it for damage, rust, corrosion, wear, etc. If you want to test it, you can use a screwdriver to close the latch with the door open and then operate the handle to see how freely the jaws release. You can also lubricate the latch during this process. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you want to test your door latch, you can use a screwdriver to close the latch with the door open and then operate the handle to see how freely the jaws release. You can also lubricate the latch during this process.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dirty or Corroded Latch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-latch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Door latches\">Door latches<\/a> are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/faulty-door-latch-function-symptoms-and-replacement-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"susceptible to damage\">susceptible to damage<\/a> against the elements, debris, dirt, and moisture, but usually they work just fine for the life of the vehicle. If there is corrosion causing the latch to seize or be difficult to operate, you might be able to use the method described above and fix the issue by lubricating the latch with spray penetrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bent Hinges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-hinge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hinges\">Hinges<\/a> allow doors to swing open or close. They&rsquo;re susceptible to bending, especially when the door overextends. While some vehicle door hinges are attached to the body and the door with bolts, some others are welded to the body and only bolted to the door.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106034_a84d49-5d > 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            You might want to hire a body shop to take care of door hinge issues. But there are bushing kits available at parts stores for some vehicle doors.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misaligned Striker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/misaligned-striker-814x1024.jpg\" alt=\"image of a misaligned striker\" class=\"wp-image-107615\" style=\"width:814px;height:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/misaligned-striker-814x1024.jpg 814w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/misaligned-striker-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/misaligned-striker-768x966.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/misaligned-striker-150x189.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/misaligned-striker.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A misaligned striker | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A door strike plate is a metal knob-like catch or a square metal loop on the door pillar built so that the door latch clasps around it and locks when the door is closed. It&rsquo;s adjustable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, if one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-striker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"strikers\">strikers<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-car-door-striker-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"misaligned\">misaligned<\/a>, it can cause the latch to drag over or hit the striker, making it difficult to close the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the ways to deal with this problem is to adjust the striker by loosening some of its screws, moving it slightly, and tightening the striker. You can also replace it with a new one if the damage is irreparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loose Latch Rod<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car door was jimmied in the past, the rods attached to the latch might&rsquo;ve come loose from their clips. A loose latch rod will prevent you from opening the door, and the lock will be stuck shut until you fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to deal with the problem: either reinstall the knocked-off latch rod or replace the rods if they&rsquo;re bent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jammed Door Handle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-handle-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"door handle\">door handle<\/a>, it extends a metal rod or pulls a cable to disengage the door latch from the anchor. When these jam the door handle or become disconnected, they don&rsquo;t usually leave the door stuck open; they prevent it from being opened, and somebody has to get the door panel off without opening the door and try to unlatch the door that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to handle this issue is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-car-door-handle-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replacing a malfunctioning door handle\">replacing a malfunctioning door handle<\/a>, door latch release linkage, or a broken <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-latch-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"latch release cable\">latch release cable<\/a>. 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