Suspension Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 35 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor Forte


Recently reported Suspension problems of Kia Motor Forte

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2024 kia Forte. The contact stated that while a friend was driving 65 mph, the vehicle was pulling to the right. Suddenly, the vehicle bounced up and down, pulled over and crashed into a railing, and the driver was forced to stop the vehicle using the parking brake.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Front tires on 2010 kia Forte koup was worn so severely on the inside edge the cords was showing. Took it back to dealership to have alignment checked. Dealer advised alignment was within specs. You can not see the tire wearing unless you get under the car and look at the inside edge.   Read details...

The Multiple Axle Suspension Torque Arm problem

The contact owns a 2015 charmac outlaw trailer hauled by a 2017 kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v838000 (suspension). The contact stated that while towing the trailer at an unknown speed, the splines on the axle fractured and the two wheels separated from   Read details...




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