Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Forte.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
Took the car to a mechanic for suspension work. While the Forte was on the lift, it was discovered that the condensation from the air-conditioning unit drops directly on the car's subframe. This is on the right passenger side under the motor which could give way at anytime. There are no known decals for the issue and to have the subframe "replaced" is equal to our more than what the car is worth. Additionally, mine was effected by the anti theft issues where 2 attempts to steal the car were mad. Various kia events to install the anti theft updates have insisted that my model is not part of recall, yet. . . . Based on the years effected and the impact, it was a part. So 2 issued that don't fit the recall or have no recall supposedly.
I was driving and the car caught on fire.
I was in motion, turning left from 13th street norfolk ne, into the grocery store parking lot, when another vehicle crashed into my drivers side and rear door directly in the middle. My drivers side door was unable to open, and the frame between both door was dented in.
Had front collision air bag deployment issue recall notice letter from kia I never received a follow up notice to fix.
Traveling 45 to 55 mph ran into four large deers and ran off road. Damage front of car. Air bag light came on but did not flate. I substain severe shoulder injury.
When driving straight along an interstate with my cruise control set to the speed limit, a loud bang came from under the hood of my kia, the check engine indicator turned on, and smoke began to pour out from under the hood and inside my car through the air vents. When I pushed the gas pedal gently, there was a low guttural noise and my car was not picking up speed. I put my car into neutral and coasted to the shoulder with low visibility as the smoke became more dense and darker in color. I brought my vehicle to a full stop on the shoulder and put it into park before turning it off and removing my key from the ignition. Upon exiting the car I noticed the smoke was even more intense than before and promptly called 911 and gave my location and situation information to the 911 representative. As I was speaking, I narrated in horror as flames became visible from under the car itself and under the hood as well, in as little as one minute after exiting my car. By the time the fire department got to the vehicle, the flames were over 20 feet tall and the heat was unbearable; I relocated myself farther and farther away to stay cool and safe as the time went on. Nobody was burned, hurt, or injured as a result of the incident, but only my mere coincidence.
I was hit head-on at 65mph and my airbags failed to deploy. It has caused me horrible injuries including a cervical neck fusion, bilateral sacroiliac joint fusions, necessity of a total hysterectomy due to my uterus & felopian tubes perforating, gastric adhesions and a total knee replacement. I hold kia responsible. I had confidence that I would be safe in my 2011 kia Forte. I lost my very essence of being a woman because my airbags failed after being clobbered head-on by a full-size pick-up truck. Most frustrating is the constant pain and suffering, added to my already a 100% disabled navy veteran.