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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Right Front and Left Rear rear door handles came off. Dealer ordered part but it came unpainted. Took a week for the parts to be ready and 45 mins to install.
45000 mi
Left rear door handle broke off. Part took 4 days to arrive and another 3 days to paint.
This is the second time this door handle has broken off.
Steering wheel leather was flaking off at the top of the wheel. Dealer initially told me that because the car is over 60k miles they wouldn't replace it. However the district manager authorized warranty replacement after creating a case.
The casing around one of the rear brake lights leaked into the trunk and back seat area. During the rainy season we had, it really messed up the back seat. This was happening to several Forte's at the time as we researched the problem first.
5160 mi
Paint chip on hood, both pillars A, both front side, roof, they had to repaint. After the repair, i have seen other spots that are damaged on 3 of the 4 doors.
Very annoying for a new car.
5860 mi
Paint chips continued to appear over the body and door. The repainted the entire vehicle except front bumper.
Rear passenger floor would get wet after driving in heavy rain. I was told it was due to a damaged weather liner in the door. It was replaced and all seems fine.
56000 mi
Not to be difficult BUT -- 01/10/17 A VSC for added anti-corrosion material. I called the dealer (Scott KIA, Springfield PA) 2x and I'm told they did not receive the necessary material yet. How do I get them to respond better? THX, Ray
20460 mi
Rattling and buzzing noise from front door trim. And door handle silver paint peeling off at one door. Gear knob paint peeling off too. Still waiting for replacement parts.
Glove box, rear seat, driver's door, passenger's door rattle. Lots of small rattles cropping up. After 44k miles nearly all the screws in doors needed 3/4 turn to tighten back up again. Installed dampening foam in glove box & rear seat.
550 mi
Gear shift knob was defective. Kia replaced knob under warranty.
18000 mi
Headlight had condensation inside housing. Dealer replaced headlight under warranty.
52800 mi
US $380
Switch for moonroof fell apart inside (the contacts for the switch). Couldnt close top. No manual closing method visible like in Lincoln, even under trim. Forced switch about for an hour until it made connection and closed.
Noticed that the seat belt was soaked with water. Dealer replaced door weatherstrip. Dealer performed the repair under warranty.
5000 mi
Second trip in for wet seatbelt. Entire seatbelt is soaked all the way into the retractor. Has been at dealer for 4 days now with no explanation available. No corrective action identified yet. Second trip in for wet seatbelt. Entire seatbelt is soaked all the way into the retractor. Has been at dealer for 4 days now with no explanation available. No corrective action identified yet.