2017 Kia Forte problems by component
300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Forte, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 144 | 48% | 72,093 mi |
| Electrical System → | 46 | 15% | 32,850 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 43 | 14% | 40,289 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 29 | 10% | 22,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 6% | 29,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 17 | 6% | 36,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 13 | 4% | 100,007 mi |
| Power Train → | 12 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 9 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.