Technical glitches have, unfortunately, become a part of modern-day car ownership
In a rather hilarious chain of events, a Tata Harrier owner shows the issue with the SUV. Harrier, along with Safari, is the flagship offering from the Indian auto giant. Hence, these come with all the latest tech, connectivity, convenience and safety amenities. That is what draws a lot of new car buyers in. However, in modern cars, we often see excess use of electronics. While these are industry standards, it is natural to experience some malfunction every now and then. For now, let us take a look at the details of this latest case.
Tata Harrier Owner Alleges Boot Opening While Unlocking Rear Door
The posts stem from autocar_doctor26 on Instagram. The visuals showcase a black Tata Harrier SUV parked in a designated spot. Interestingly, the owner comes close to the SUV and opens the rear door. Funnily enough, the trunk of the SUV opens automatically. The owner alleges that this is an issue with his vehicle, where when he tries to open the rear door, the boot door ends up opening as well. Clearly, this looks like a technical glitch which must be handled by the service department. It remains to be seen how Tata will fix this.
Tata Harrier is available with tons of modern-day amenities to pamper the occupants. These include a free-standing 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, touch-sensitive HVAC controls, gloss black surfaces and leatherette materials for the dashboard, ambient LED lighting, a new four-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, dual-zone automatic climate control, a premium 10-speaker JBL sound system, rear window blinds, a 360-degree camera, a large panoramic sunroof, 7 airbags (6 airbags standard), ADAS functions for enhanced active safety features, a 5-star safety rating at the Global NCAP,
My View
Now, I must advise our readers to never jump to any conclusions based on such isolated incidents. Tata Motors sells thousands of cars each month. It is understandable that there might be some issues with a few of these. Also, since this is a short video clip on the internet, we don’t know the exact details of the entire saga. Therefore, we must take these instances with a pinch of salt.
Editor’s Note
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
Having tracked Tata Motors and the Indian passenger vehicle space for well over a decade, I’d urge readers to view such incidents in proper context. Modern SUVs like the Harrier are heavily software-driven, and occasional electronic gremlins are not uncommon across brands and price points. What matters more is how promptly and transparently the manufacturer diagnoses and resolves the issue. One isolated video shouldn’t overshadow the Harrier’s strong market standing, solid safety credentials, and Tata Motors’ overall progress in product engineering.
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