2017 Kia Forte Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 16%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,594miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Kia Forte, 16% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,594 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was pulling out onto a main road. My car completely lost power and almost stalled. The car barely moved forward and tbe rpms were erratic. I almost got hit by a tractor trailer. When I finally sputtered into work, the rpms in park were jumping between 1000 and 2000 rpms. I do not feel safe in this car.. It only has 8,700 miles...”
NHTSA complaint #11316614, filed 2020-03, 8,700 miles“The trunk of my vehicle just opens on its own while driving down the road and then when I pull over to close it won't. The latch is not engaging, once I get the latch to catch then I can't get my trunk to re-open. This has happened numerous times. The most recent occurrence happened on saturday, january 30, 2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11394277, filed 2021-02, 37,000 miles“The fuel door will not open without assistance. Pulling the latch the first time will not open the fuel door. I must insert something such as a credit card, or try to pry the fuel door with my fingers, and then try the latch again before the fuel door will open. This problem has been occurring for more than 12 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11187356, filed 2019-03, 5,000 miles“My car was parked outside like it always is. Went for a walk and when I came back, my car had been on fire. After fire department did their investigation, it was deemed electrical. The light in my visor or the wiring to it had gone wrong. My whole front of the seats is totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11328786, filed 2020-06, 35,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174694Apr 9, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - PARTIAL REPAIR; COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding A/C Compressor Field Coil…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 35% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 9 | 32% |
| 2021 | 18 | 26% |
| 2020 | 26 | 33% |
| 2019 | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 | 30 | 22% |
| 2017 | 49 | 16% |
| 2016 | 16 | 12% |
| 2015 | 31 | 12% |
| 2014 | 56 | 13% |
| 2013 | 13 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 9% |
| 2010 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Forte
145 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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