2017 Kia Forte engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 159 complaints for the 2017 Kia Forte, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 159 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
My vehicle caught fire while driving also before fire vehicle started popping and stuttering rattling sound. I was on highway.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power with an abnormal ratting sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and then had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact later towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Kia Forte
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Lighting 44 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints