Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 159 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (137 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Unknown concerning the front passenger steering component. Carfax showed prior accident with minor damage to the front passenger bumper. I purchased the car not long ago and and was hit in the same exact spot. Read details...
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Have only had my car for 1 year and I have to have a new steering shaft put in. I was hearing a grinding noise in the steering column. Had it checked and that is what they found. Thank god it was covered under our warrantee. Read details...
Vehicle was in motion when the electrical went out. The abs, traction control, and steering warning lights came on. The vehicle was difficult to steer to the side of the road. Car had 60k miles. Battery is now on its 3rd replacement. Read details...
The contact owned a 2021 kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel locked independently, causing the vehicle to veer off the road into a construction site. The contact stated that the air bags did deploy. Read details...