general problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Forte

Three problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2018 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2018 Forte.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2024

The contact owns a 2018 kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off the rear trunk door had erroneously opened. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,500.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2023

The contact owns a 2018 kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk latch failed to open the trunk. The contact stated that the trunk latch was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2021

The contact owns a 2018 kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk door latch would not securely latch when closed. The contact was on the way to the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,734.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Forte

Latches/locks/linkage problems
3
Trunk Lid Latch problems
1


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