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2017 Kia Forte Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 305 total for the year
Median mileage
34,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Kia Forte, 2% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I tooken my 2017 Kia Forte in to the dealership countless occasions for the same issue and still with no avail. As I'm driving the car all of a sudden the car starts shaking the engine light goes on then the car either shuts off on its own then got to wait it out for it to start. If I go to turn on the AC the car also shuts off. I've almost gotten hit due to the car un reliability.”

NHTSA complaint #11350053, filed 2020-08, 41,000 miles

“I purchased this vehicle dec. 2017 with 318 miles. Vehicle began to sputter when trying to start. First time, towed in was told nothing was wrong. Went home, next morning the vehicle sputtered to start. After 3rd try & loud sounding, I popped the hood & the entire engine was shaking in its cradle. Towed in again, dealership diagnosed coils misfire & replaced. Vehicle duplicated the same problem a week later. I replaced the battery. Vehicle would not start again the next day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11322902, filed 2020-04, 28,000 miles

“Had this car from the end of 2017. After one year there was a recall done on it for the spark plugs and coil. Not even 7 months after get it done the next set they add in the car almost bottom out on me with my child in the car and someone almost ran in the back of me. They fix it took a week to get my car back. And now I feel like something is going wrong with the transmission I ask the dealership is it time for service and they said no. I am a little worried about that. I say on top of all my service to the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11315991, filed 2020-03

“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where unknown sensors were replaced. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. Additionally, the ABS warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11508874, filed 2023-02, 70,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201752%
201643%
201510%
201451%
201231%
201153%
201063%

Other parts of the 2017 Kia Forte

Engine
145 complaints
Other or unknown
49 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Exterior lighting
44 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Forte

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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