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2019 Kia Forte
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

6
High severity
5
Medium

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Transmission failure leading to stalling and loss of power

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission frequently fails, causing the car to stall or lose power during acceleration.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Forward collision avoidance system malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly, causing the car to stop abruptly without any external threat detected.

  3. 3

    Engine misfire and fluctuating RPMs

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences misfires and fluctuating RPMs under light acceleration, causing the car to struggle.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Steering issues including grinding and growling noises

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel makes grinding and growling noises during turns, indicating potential issues with the steering column or components.

  5. 5

    Engine Randomly Stops During Driving

    4complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine randomly stops while driving, posing a significant safety risk and causing loss of control.

  6. 6

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle, especially in stop-start conditions, leading to difficulty starting the vehicle.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission Recall Issues

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission has been recalled twice, but the issues persist, causing the car to stall and lose power.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Brake Issues Causing Loss of Control

    2complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brakes fail intermittently, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Engine Burning Oil and Overheating

    2complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The engine burns excessive oil, leading to overheating and potential engine failure.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Engine Failure Due to Low Oil Level

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine fails due to low oil levels, often resulting in severe internal damage and engine replacement.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Headlight Issues Leading to Safety Risks

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Headlights frequently fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents at night.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.