2017 Kia Forte lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 44 complaints for the 2017 Kia Forte, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
My car was parked outside like it always is. Went for a walk and when I came back, my car had been on fire. After fire department did their investigation, it was deemed electrical. The light in my visor or the wiring to it had gone wrong. My whole front of the seats is totaled.
Headlights have gone out multiple times even after replacement with new headlight bulbs. There has been one occasion where the headlights went out while I was driving at night on a busy road. I've had to replace the headlights at least every 6 months because of this issue. *when did this happen* date is the most recent of all occurrences. Headlights are also always very dim even with new bulbs.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Kia Forte
- Engine 159 complaints
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints