What is a common issue seen in structurally damaged vehicles?

The identification of difficulty in closing doors and trunk lids as a common issue in structurally damaged vehicles is accurate because structural damage often leads to misalignment of the vehicle's frame and body components. When a vehicle experiences impacts or collisions, it may lead to flexing or bending of the structural framework, which can cause doors, hoods, and trunk lids to not align properly with their respective openings. This misalignment can result in gaps, binding, or an inability to close these components securely.

In contrast, the other options do not typically arise as direct consequences of structural damage. Improved handling and performance would generally be expected to decline in the presence of damage, and better fuel efficiency is also unlikely to be a result of structural issues since such damage usually implies a loss in performance and aerodynamics. Intermittent electrical issues may arise due to damaged wiring or components, but they are not as universally pervasive as the physical alignment problems associated with body panels and closures after a collision.