2017 Kia Niro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Kia Niro, 1% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while her mom was opening the front passenger’s side door outside door handle detached. The driver’s and passenger’s side door handle and button detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer four times where it was diagnosed and determined that the door handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty or recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493839, filed 2022-11, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237139May 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch…
- 10133175Mar 29, 2018PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Niro
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Niro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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