Wiring problems of the 2019 Kia Motor Forte

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2019 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2019 Forte.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2019 kia Forte and noticed the soy based wiring attracting rodents and they are chewing the wires causing electrical component to short out. The vehicle was taken to lou fusz kia dealer, (1025 n lindbergh blvd, st louise, mo 63132, (3124) 595-4900) and was informed that the vehicle was not covered with the factory or extended warranty. The contact stated that the technician replaced the downstream oxygen and transmission output sensor. The contact stated the repair was a one time repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately was 2,200. Aw.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2019

Hit a parking space bumper with front bumper, passenger side, lower edge. Several days later, dash msgs said I had steering problems, abs, collision avoidance failure and to see dealer immediately. Called kia roadside service and reported dash msgs and they said not to drive vehicle and towed it in to salt lake city dealer. Dealer refused warranty svc because of bumper damage and advised wiring harness out, $4200 repair or $468. Patch repair. Is this vehicle safe to drive with wiring harness able to be knocked out from hitting a parking space bumper with slight lower edge damage, that could also be caused by rock bouncing up from highway or any other road material that is encountered every day. Mileage was 11496 at time of towing in to jerry seiner, kia dealer case 13347285.


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