Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 161 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 (139 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.
Steering wheel is turning completely around and made a noise. I noticed my steering wheel is loose it has been like that for time. But yesterday was the first time it turned completely around were I could not control it. 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...
My kia was jus fine driving down to my daughters house which is an hour n half where I live. Where all of a sudden engine light came on and a knocking sound came on slight noise. I kept an eye on the noise and vehicle. When we stopped I checked all the liquids and everything was fine. 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...