Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 33 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 (31 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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Multiple Axle Suspension Torque Arm problems |
The right front lower control arm has completely broken/fractured during operation. Kia has previously issued safety recalls sc283 (NHTSA 23v649) and sc306 (NHTSA 24v244) for this exact vehicle model year due to improperly manufactured right front lower control arms that can crack and fail. Read details...
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 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...