Battery Dead Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 2 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the Forte.

1 Battery Dead problem of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 02/22/2019

My battery has failed to start my car twice in a month. I took it to the dealer; they ran it through the computer; the battery came back 'functional'. This did not happen at all last year! their remedy was to drive more or install a 'trickle charger' on the battery. (this car is a lease; I have had it for 1. 5 years--putting 3,600 miles on it. ) I had my previous car for twenty years without ever having this kind of issue. I have been driving very low miles for years without a battery issue. Thoughts?.

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2 Battery Dead problem of the 2010 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 06/18/2012

The vehicle during warmer months after starting and being turned off must be jumped stated to start. The vehicle has been towed to the dealer 10 times and the vehicle has had the front electrical harness replaced. The problem ceased for 8 months and has now returned. The dealer now says the cable connecting the battery is failing causing it to overheat. I feel this is a electrical hazard which will one day result in a fire.

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