

Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (33%)
Other (17%)
147-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Kia Forte in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
Dec 201727000 mi | 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. | ||
Jun 201845000 mi | Backup camera developed a leak, water got in and ruined the camera. Dealer replaced under warranty. 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. | ||
Jan 202096000 miUS $250 | Front Passenger and Rear Drivers Side door handle caps were broken causing the door handles to come out in your hand. Parts came unpainted from the dealer. Painted and installed parts and noticed the dealer had stripped the screws on the previous reinstall. After examining the one remaining door cap, it was noticed that they were overtightened causing them to crack and fail. Door handle caps are of a poor design and are damaged because they are overtightened during installation and the dealer using a standard Phillips on a JIS screw. | ||
Mar 2020102165 miUS $233 | Intermittent start due to rust buildup on the top of the starter due to road salt. Replaced starter and problem went away. | ||
Mar 2022160000 mi | Car kept stalling at speeds between 25 and 35 mph. Would use 1 quart of engine every 1,000 miles. Dealer said the car had a bad engine and needed a replacement. |