3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,642 miles

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2021 Kia Forte transmission problems

transmission problem

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2021 Kia Forte Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 012022

Forte

  • 35,642 miles

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

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate while the RPM increased. The contact pulled over to the side and notice the vehicle smoking but there was no fire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,642.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

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