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2017 Kia Forte Body & Structure Problems

6 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

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Mar 2023Dec 2021
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2021

The trunk of my 2017 Kia Forte wouldn’t open in the morning. I checked for a solution online and saw there was an active recall (SC216) on the latching mechanism of the trunk which was causing it to get stuck. Took it to the dealership to get it fixed.

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NHTSA #: 11444822
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns 2017 kia forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that water was entering the vehicle from the trunk and the driver's side front and rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to karp buick (400 sunrise hwy, rockville centre, ny 11570) where the vehicle was repaired twice however, the failure persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11383680
mediumSTRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. When the contact attempted to apply the brake or accelerator pedals, their foot was blocked by some kind of partition on the floor. The partition was located between the accelerator and brake pedals and prevented the contact from braking or accelerating in a timely manor.

NHTSA #: 11121649
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2023

When I arrived at my destination after driving through rain my paint peeled back on my hood.

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NHTSA #: 11510784
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2021

Trunk lid opens while driving

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NHTSA #: 11405134
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

The trunk lock latch broke, when I went to kia about the part they knew the make make and model saying it's been happening to a lot of those cars .

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NHTSA #: 11257989

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