Lexus ES330 Hood Latch Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(231)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(231)

Hood Latch Replacement Service

How much does a Hood Latch Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Lexus ES330 Hood Latch Replacement is $228 with $133 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Lexus ES330V6-3.3LService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$381.35Shop/Dealer Price$465.44 - $678.34
2004 Lexus ES330V6-3.3LService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$361.35Shop/Dealer Price$445.47 - $658.39
2005 Lexus ES330V6-3.3LService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$361.35Shop/Dealer Price$445.47 - $658.39
Show example Lexus ES330 Hood Latch Replacement prices

What is the Hood Latch all about?

In order to ensure easy access to the engine and all of its components, your vehicle’s hood needs to stay open. However, it must be secured while driving, lest it opens and crashes into the windshield. The job of the hood latch is keeping the hood securely closed. It generally consists of a “hook and eye” type of assembly. The latch is operated via a cable that runs from the front of the car through the engine bay, passes through the firewall, and attaches to the back of the hood release handle/lever located below the steering wheel. When the hood is closed, the latch slides over the hood catch and a spring snaps the latch closed. To release the hood, you pull the release cable that opens the latch, allowing it to pop up past the hood catch. There is a secondary safety catch on the hood latch that needs to be pressed to open the hood fully. If the hood latch is seizing or broken, the hood will either not open or will not latch closed.

Keep in mind:

  • Hood latches can be damaged in many ways, including rust, accidents, debris and more.
  • If the latch is damaged and is in closed position, you may be unable to open the hood.
  • If the latch is damaged and is in open position, the hood may fly open while you’re on the road.

How it's done:

  • Remove and replace hood latch assembly
  • Install new hood latch assembly.
  • Confirm that the latch is working properly.

Our recommendation:

When replacing a hood latch, it’s generally best to replace the entire latch assembly (both the hook and eye). One component will be located on the hood itself, and the other will be located on the inside of the vehicle’s front end (generally behind the grille, attached to the release handle). Depending on your car’s make and model, replacing a hood latch can be complex, and it’s important that both parts are lined up correctly. Have one of our expert mechanics handle your hood latch repair or replacement.

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

  • The hood will not stay closed
  • Difficulty activating the latch when attempting to open the hood
  • Hood will not open when the release is pulled

How important is this service?

Replacing a damaged hood latch is very important. While driving without an operable latch won’t damage your engine, it can be dangerous, particularly if the hood does not close securely. Even if the latch is inoperable but in the closed position (meaning your hood won’t open while you’re driving), you still need to access the engine for regular maintenance and repairs. Have your faulty hood latch replaced as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Lexus mechanics

Real customer reviews from Lexus owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(231)

Rating Summary
215
9
0
1
6
215
9
0
1
6

Pardeep

21 years of experience
1068 reviews
Pardeep
21 years of experience
Lexus ES330 V6-3.3L - Car is not starting - Fremont, California
Pardeep got the job done quick! Was courteous and professional

Theodore

16 years of experience
1587 reviews
Theodore
16 years of experience
Lexus ES330 V6-3.3L - Oil Change - Redmond, Washington
I got Theodore assigned for my 2 appointments. He is on time and nice guy to work with.

Patrick

33 years of experience
1408 reviews
Patrick
33 years of experience
Lexus ES330 V6-3.3L - Air Injection Hose - Austin, Texas
If I were a rich man I would reserve Patrick for me only. He is the best!

Harish

27 years of experience
588 reviews
Harish
27 years of experience
Lexus ES330 V6-3.3L - Starter - Huntersville, North Carolina
Speedy and professional and even pointed out to me another problem my mechanic couldn't figure out

Excellent Rating

(231)

Rating Summary
215
9
0
1
6
215
9
0
1
6
Number of Lexus ES330 services completed
2541+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Lexus MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Can a Bad Sensor Prevent a Car From Starting?
If your car isn't starting or has a hard time starting, a faulty sensor may be to blame. Car sensors monitor data to keep your car running smoothly.
How Does a Defroster Work?
We’ve We’ve all been there. You slide behind the wheel, crank the engine and then stop. You realize that you really can’t go anywhere because your windshield is fogged up. Thankfully, you can just turn on the defroster and let...
P0343 OBD-II Trouble Code: Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit High Input
P0343 means theres a problem with the camshaft position sensor which has usually been fouled from oil and moisture causing a bad ground or voltage.

Drive-by-wire throttle problem

Hello. The symptoms you describe may be caused by issues with the throttle body or with the idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). The drive by wire system controls an electric throttle body which feeds the engine air. If the throttle...

Truck runs great until I get around 2,000 rims, then it starts missing and cutting out until I get below 2000 rpms

Hi there. The fuel filter could be plugged up causing the demand for fuel flow to drop making the engine starve for fuel when running at a higher speed. Check the fuel pressure on the fuel rain and run the...

My car was accelerating on its own but has stopped doing that and now is stalling and has a rough idle

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com