10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2013 Kia Forte engine problems

engine problem

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2013 Kia Forte Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 132012

Forte 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2013 Kia Forte. Consumer writes in regards to major engine defects. The consumer stated three weeks after her daughter purchased the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle started to malfunction and became difficult to control. Smoke and a very strong burning odor emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for an inspection. The radiator was found to be faulty. Since the repairs were made, the vehicle was burning excessive amount of oil, which required adding oil to keep it at full level. The tail pipe was dark black and heavily soiled, which indicated the vehicle still had a serious problem. One month later, the consumer experienced delayed acceleration

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

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