Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 166 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 (144 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.
The contact owns a 2022 kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while attempting to make a turn. 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...
Kia,Hyundai theta 2. 4 engine failure, under 100k miles. I have a 2012 kia Forte hatch sx with the 2. 4 engine. I purchased it from sunset kia of auburn valley wa with 66,000 miles not quite 3 years ago. In that time I've put about 30k miles on the car. 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...