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2017 Kia Forte

What 2017 Kia Forte owners report most

Across 300 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (48% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash — read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 48%
144 reports (48%) · 4 fire · 4 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System safety 15%
46 reports (15%) · 2 fire · 3 crash · 2 injured
Exterior Lighting safety 14%
43 reports (14%) · 2 fire · 2 crash
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 10%
29 reports (10%) · 2 fire · 2 crash · 5 injured
Air Bags safety 6%
18 reports (6%) · 13 crash · 14 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 300 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.