2017 Kia Forte

$975
from
283
listings
$975–$30K
price range
Low$975
High$29,995
From$975
Avg Mileage98,498 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 283 active dealer listings as of

2017 Kia Forte Pricing

Price Trend

-42.4%
$902.5$2K$3K$3K$4KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$950
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

The price range is enormous.

Some are steals, some are wildly overpriced. A scout cuts through the noise and surfaces the ones worth your time.

Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 2 recalls and 296 complaints, the 2017 Kia Forte rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
296
Complaints
23
Crashes
9
Fires
Recall Findings
21V6220002021-09-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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21V2600002021-13-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Kia Forte's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 296 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine87
02Exterior Lighting25
03Unknown Or Other22
04Engine And Engine Cooling11
05Electrical System10
296 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

25–32mpg combined
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23-25city
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29-34hwy
·
$1,550-$1,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Kia Forte ranges from 25 to 32 MPG combined across 9 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Kia Forte

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Kia Forte Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Kia Forte. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Kia Forte?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Forte. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Kia Forte?

You'll get between 25 and 32 MPG combined from the 2017 Kia Forte, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Kia Forte?

ENGINE problems top the list with 296 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2017 compare to other Kia Forte years?

The 2017 sits at a specific point in the Kia Forte lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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