Do 2017 Kia Forte owners report Engine problems?

144 of 300 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Kia Forte (48%) involve Engine.

Do 2017 Kia Forte owners report Electrical System problems?

46 of 300 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Kia Forte (15%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2017 Kia Forte owners report Exterior Lighting problems?

43 of 300 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Kia Forte (14%) involve Exterior Lighting.

2017 Kia Forte: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 300 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (48% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash. Read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 48%

144 reports (48%) · 4 fire · 4 crash · 3 injured

Electrical System safety 15%

46 reports (15%) · 2 fire · 3 crash · 2 injured

Exterior Lighting safety 14%

43 reports (14%) · 2 fire · 2 crash

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 10%

29 reports (10%) · 2 fire · 2 crash · 5 injured

Air Bags safety 6%

18 reports (6%) · 13 crash · 14 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 300 complaints

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