This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
2017 Kia Forte [xxx], when I hit a bump, the rear end goes to the right of left out of control, also I loose power between 40- 50 mph. At times the car would shake. After about 60, 000 miles the number 3 cylinder misfired. I replaced the coil pack and spark plug, however I'm still loosing power, information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Accelerating between 35mph and 45mph, steering wheel locked causing loss of control of vehicle. Driver let off gas and attempted brakes which did not engage. Vehicle struck guardrail on front passenger side. Vehicle then did a 180, driver side door then collided with the guardrail. Driver seatbelt did not lock, no airbags deployed. Driver sustained minor injuries including whiplash and head injury. Vehicle was traveling down a 2 lane city road. Vehicle had 46,000 miles and was just serviced by Kia dealer.
2017 Kia Forte. Consumer writes in regards to cracking noises on steering wheel. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked right and left randomly. The failure persisted while driving on curvy roads. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 12402933. The failure mileage was 6,200.
The vehicle is the S model, new for 2017, I have driven the car approximately 2,000 miles since leasing it in September 2016. The car has poor acceleration, especially going up hills and merging into traffic (moving, city). It hesitates at traffic signals (from a dead stop). The vehicle tends to sway side to side from time to time (moving, city), the vehicle is under warranty and has been looked at by two different Kia dealers. A technician has rode along with me; felt my concerns, but cannot duplicate it. I was told in March 2017 that the computer had been "tweaked", but no further information.
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- Hazel Green, AL, USA