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# **hood latch**

**Worth a look****58/100 **

hood latch shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 16% of clicks), but a small market ($162K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$162K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+188.7%**

**Products**

**203**

**Brands**

**96**

was 99 a year ago

**Sellers**

**170**

**Price range**

**$5.74–$79.86**

**Returns**

**2.6%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 58/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**8**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**99**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**56**

 ×0.10

Returns

**79**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +188.7% year over year.

5K3KSpike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Competition**

- A-Premium15% - APPERFiT6% - Mudder6% - RVCAZON4% - NewYall4% - Hypertune3% - Other (90 brands)61%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (16% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 96 brands and 170 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**96 **▼falling

was 99 a year ago

**Sellers**

**170**

**Top 5 brand share**

**36%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WbGMwi8CL.jpg) [**STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L428V3W)

RVCAZON$38.094.4★2,1773%—flat

2
![Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CV5gUIF6L.jpg) [**Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZXG5359)

Hypertune$20.433.9★923%▲rising

3
![A Set of Universal Plus Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Hood Pin Plus Flush Mount Latch Kit Lock Black Carbon Fiber Gift Refit Car Aero Catch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ow6D5hHXL.jpg) [**A Set of Universal Plus Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Hood Pin Plus Flush Mount Latch Kit Lock Black Carbon Fiber Gift Refit Car Aero Catch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG6172D3)

NUHUi$35.142.9★123%—flat

4
![Mudder 2 Pcs Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-Handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Tool Cabinet Vehicle Engine Hood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RITss-2-L.jpg) [**Mudder 2 Pcs Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-Handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Tool Cabinet Vehicle Engine Hood**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y7XDT63)

Mudder$14.094.5★1,2563%▲rising

5
![Mudder 4 Pieces Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Vehicle Engine Hood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412JMdGuOKL.jpg) [**Mudder 4 Pieces Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Vehicle Engine Hood**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTNPSMQ)

Mudder$22.114.5★1,2563%▼falling

6
![2PCS Aluminum Hood Latch Lock Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU 2007-2018 Cool American Flag Hood Pin Kits Car Decorations for Reducing Hood Shaking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-HzPzGVYL.jpg) [**2PCS Aluminum Hood Latch Lock Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU 2007-2018 Cool American Flag Hood Pin Kits Car Decorations for Reducing Hood Shaking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMC552PY)

carleef$26.284.2★1552%—flat

7
![MWNYO Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Replacement for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018+ & Jeep Gladiator 2020+ with Painted Patented Design (Black 1 Pair)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Nz8dv66zL.jpg) [**MWNYO Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Replacement for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018+ & Jeep Gladiator 2020+ with Painted Patented Design (Black 1 Pair)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q57437L)

MWNYO$46.674.5★8842%—flat

8
![Seven Sparta Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018-2022 & Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022 1 Pair (Base)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MrEGNgUUS.jpg) [**Seven Sparta Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018-2022 & Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022 1 Pair (Base)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8DJB9H)

SEVEN SPARTA$42.054.8★1,7742%▲rising

9
![A-Premium Hood Latch Lock Compatible with Chevrolet Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 3500 Suburban Tahoe & GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Yukon & Cadillac Escalade & Oldsmobile Bravada & Saturn Aura](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XYMWznBsL.jpg) [**A-Premium Hood Latch Lock Compatible with Chevrolet Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 3500 Suburban Tahoe & GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Yukon & Cadillac Escalade & Oldsmobile Bravada & Saturn Aura**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H5JM9HM)

A-Premium$31.534.6★1192%▼falling

10

![Hood Latch Strap with Catch Bracket Kit 2 Pack Compatible with Kenworth T300 T600 T800 W900 Peterbilt 357 367 377 378 379 388 389 1987-2011 Truck Hood Parts Replaces 23-13857 L56-0001 HLK1035](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413d3XYHlRL.jpg) [**Hood Latch Strap with Catch Bracket Kit 2 Pack Compatible with Kenworth T300 T600 T800 W900 Peterbilt 357 367 377 378 379 388 389 1987-2011 Truck Hood Parts Replaces 23-13857 L56-0001 HLK1035**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9BCM73R)

APPERFiT$20.624.6★3462%▲rising

11

![Anxingo Hood Locking Latch Pin Kit Engine Bonnet Quick Release Latch Lock Kit Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit for Universal Car Engine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BDcdbSl5L.jpg) [**Anxingo Hood Locking Latch Pin Kit Engine Bonnet Quick Release Latch Lock Kit Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit for Universal Car Engine**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJCT1FV3)

Anxingo$22.162.9★182%▲rising

12

![NewYall Hood Latch Assembly for Chevrolet for GMC Camaro Caprice G20 S10 Astro Blazer C1500 C2500 C3500 K1500 K2500 Jimmy Eldorado for Cadillac Sonoma 426211](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uxULRBy3L.jpg) [**NewYall Hood Latch Assembly for Chevrolet for GMC Camaro Caprice G20 S10 Astro Blazer C1500 C2500 C3500 K1500 K2500 Jimmy Eldorado for Cadillac Sonoma 426211**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZYDYQB7)

NewYall$22.464.8★551%—flat

13

![Hood Pins Kit for Car - Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking - Universal Car Mods Exterior Accessories Fits Most Car Truck SUV(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KU-REwn5L.jpg) [**Hood Pins Kit for Car - Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking - Universal Car Mods Exterior Accessories Fits Most Car Truck SUV(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7QD4TFV)

IHOTDER$8.084.5★4731%▼falling

14

![APPERFiT Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414Qqb5589L.jpg) [**APPERFiT Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4S66QHZ)

APPERFiT$17.234.6★4881%▼falling

15

![QWORK Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Universal Racing Car Hood Pin Engine Bonnet Latch Lock Kit Quick-Release Lock Hood Pin Latch Set Durable to Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bZ6T6TOeL.jpg) [**QWORK Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Universal Racing Car Hood Pin Engine Bonnet Latch Lock Kit Quick-Release Lock Hood Pin Latch Set Durable to Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZKZ568R)

QWORK$14.753.2★971%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 203 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WbGMwi8CL.jpg)**STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)** RVCAZON**$38.09**4.4★2,177 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L428V3W) [![Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CV5gUIF6L.jpg)**Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black** Hypertune**$20.43**3.9★92 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZXG5359) [![A Set of Universal Plus Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Hood Pin Plus Flush Mount Latch Kit Lock Black Carbon Fiber Gift Refit Car Aero Catch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ow6D5hHXL.jpg)**A Set of Universal Plus Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Hood Pin Plus Flush Mount Latch Kit Lock Black Carbon Fiber Gift Refit Car Aero Catch** NUHUi**$35.14**2.9★12 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG6172D3) [![Mudder 2 Pcs Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-Handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Tool Cabinet Vehicle Engine Hood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RITss-2-L.jpg)**Mudder 2 Pcs Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-Handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Tool Cabinet Vehicle Engine Hood** Mudder**$14.09**4.5★1,256 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y7XDT63) [![Mudder 4 Pieces Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Vehicle Engine Hood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412JMdGuOKL.jpg)**Mudder 4 Pieces Elastic Stainless Steel Rubber Hood Catch Flexible T-handle Hasp Rubber Flexible Draw Latches with Brackets for Vehicle Engine Hood** Mudder**$22.11**4.5★1,256 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTNPSMQ) [![2PCS Aluminum Hood Latch Lock Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU 2007-2018 Cool American Flag Hood Pin Kits Car Decorations for Reducing Hood Shaking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-HzPzGVYL.jpg)**2PCS Aluminum Hood Latch Lock Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU 2007-2018 Cool American Flag Hood Pin Kits Car Decorations for Reducing Hood Shaking** carleef**$26.28**4.2★155 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMC552PY) [![MWNYO Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Replacement for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018+ & Jeep Gladiator 2020+ with Painted Patented Design (Black 1 Pair)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Nz8dv66zL.jpg)**MWNYO Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Replacement for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018+ & Jeep Gladiator 2020+ with Painted Patented Design (Black 1 Pair)** MWNYO**$46.67**4.5★884 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q57437L) [![Seven Sparta Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018-2022 & Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022 1 Pair (Base)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MrEGNgUUS.jpg)**Seven Sparta Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU 2007-2017 JL/JLU 2018-2022 & Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022 1 Pair (Base)** SEVEN SPARTA**$42.05**4.8★1,774 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8DJB9H)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**24%

*“Fit as it should”*

**Assembly/Installation**17%

*“Not hard to install”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Seems to be solid quality which is what we were looking for on our vehicle”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Great value”*

**Durability**5%

*“Durable Product”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“Work perfect”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Great design”*

**Strength**2%

*“Strong and easy to install”*

**Ease Of Use**1%

*“Easy to use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Not OE quality”*

**Durability**15%

*“Broke first use”*

**Size-Overall**13%

*“small”*

**Assembly/Installation**8%

*“Install is a pain”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“And are NOT compatible”*

**Strength**3%

*“They break very easily”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“Doesn't work will not close properly”*

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

*“Missing the most important parts the threaded pins themselves”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“Choose a more expensive”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Item not as described”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall39% - Compatibility-Overall11% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Functionality-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Mechanism Issues4% - Assembly/Installation3% - Quality-Overall3% - Value For Money2% - Mounting2%