Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
Engine started screeching out of nowhere, sounded like something fell through, there was no warning of any kind, car was running seemingly fine prior to this, car was jolting and not going anymore and something also sounded as if it had popped, it started knocking and caught fire and was smoking, Read details...
This vehicle has now repaired 2 times for recall on brake light/wiring issue. We were charged by the jenkins kia of gainesville,florida for the last 2 times. This is a safety issue since brake light keeps burning out. Read details...
Made a turn at approx 12 mph. Car bumped into neutral when groceries tipped over. Heater, radio, and engine all quit. Could not be restarted, vehicle had zero power. Stranded in intersection. Towed to repair, informed engine had seized due to over-revving in neutral. Read details...