Kia Forte wipers problems

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Visibility · 10,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainstorm, she became aware that the windshield wiper was sticking and failed to adequately clear away water from the windshield, severely reducing visibility. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2023 · Transmission, Visibility · TX

Hello, I purchased my car brand new March 2022. Since April of 2023 I have been having issues with my cars stalling upon acceleration off and on, and the wipers occasionally getting stuck in the upright position especially during heavy rain periods, which makes it hard to see the roads clearly. I have reported these issues to KIA on multiple occasions. My vehicle has been to the dealership for repairs three times for transmission issues: First service date was 6/3/23 I drove the car after having a multi-point inspection and telling the advisor my car was having issues accelerating. The advisor simply explained they found no issues. On the way home the car started to jerk, then would slow on acceleration, and ultimately began losing power while driving. Not once did I receive a warning code on the dashboard I called and KIA had it towed back to their Service department for a diagnostic. It was released back to me on 7/08/23, the advisor stated codes were input, but no transmission was replaced only for the vehicle to repeat the same issues, but worst on 7/31/23 the car jerked uncontrollably, would not push off making it impossible to accelerate at all and running at a very slow pace. I was able to make it to the dealership, however once reviewed it was noted that indeed the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then in service/at the dealership from 7/31/23 - 9/2/23. I retrieved the vehicle after a new transmission was installed, and within two hours I was unable to reverse, and finally the transmission immobilized the vehicle completely in the middle of the road stating, "Transmission is hot". This was very dangerous as it was heavy traffic in the area and the car literally stopped in the middle of the road. I wasn't even able to pull to the side for safety. As of today the vehicle is currently back at the dealership awaiting a diagnostic and service if possible.

Filed May 29, 2023 · Lights, Visibility · NC

The headlights and rain don’t mix at all I can’t see 3 feet i from it me and the wipers don’t clear the windshield fast enough they need to have led bulbs or design a new headlight

Filed Apr 30, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

My steering wheel feels loose and makes a noise when turning. Feels like I need to turn the steering wheel a bit before my tires start to turn and then it clicks again when my wheel goes back to neutral. This also has caused my cruise control and windshield wipers to stop working.

Filed Sep 4, 2021 · Seats, Visibility · CA

1. Windshield wipers have been changed three time and when it rains they Smear. Not one pair has ever cleaned right. 2. The tire pressure light came on and has stayed on Kia wants $200.00 to look into it. 3. The Front seats vibrate ( don’t know about the back seats). A lot. I talk to a service man at Kia Cerritos and nothing was ever done or checked.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Lights, Visibility · MD

Front windshield smears everytime I use windshield wiper. I noticed this when I first got the car but thought nothing of it, and it would go away eventually. Now, I try to avoid driving when it rains because it seems the wipers just makes it worse. Also, my headlights do not do any justice. Sometimes I think I do not have them on because of how dim they are. At night, I would have to use my high beams on the highway or regular roads sometimes to avoid sharp turns or just to see the street lines.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Fuel system, Lights · 40,000 miles · VT

Blinker lights, windshield wipers, air conditioner, heater,on the car constantly have to repair must be defective. As well as fuel issues with the car.

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Visibility · 5 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. The contact stated that the front passenger side oem factory wiper failed to function. As a result, it impacted the contact's visibility during inclement weather. The dealer (destination kia, 760 central avenue, albany, new york 12206, 518‑482‑0500) stated that the wipers functioned normally; however, the front passenger side wiper may need to be replaced. The dealer mentioned a buy back offer, but did not assist with replacing the front passenger wiper. The dealer and the manufacturer verified that there was no recall. The part was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 5.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 26,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer koons kia of woodbridge (14208 jefferson davis hwy, woodbridge, va 22191) where it was diagnosed that a fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the head lights and rear lights failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was advised that the manufacturer would cover the electrical failure. The vehicle was currently at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Visibility · TX

2016 kia forte. Consumer writes in regards to windshield wipers suddenly stops working during rainstorm, dealership service department unable to duplicate sudden malfunction. *smd updated 08/21/2017*js ..updated 09/21/17 *bf