Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

The Power Train problem

This complaint it about Kia Motors. My motor sent a rod through the block due to a recall. However, I called a week before because of rod knock that started on 05/22/21(blew 05/27/21) , I was told parts were ordered. A week after I was told that the engine blew.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Forte. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear brake lights remained illuminated at all times without the key in the ignition switch. In addition, while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the contact was testing the transmission   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was stated that an unknown part was disconnected near the gear shift.   Read details...


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