2014 Kia Forte engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 220 complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 220 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 136 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 23
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 25 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 22 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 25 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 136 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 23 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia forte. While driving 15 MPH, the contact detected an abnormal odor. Also, while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, smoke was seen coming from under the hood and flames appeared from the front of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The firefighters informed the contact that the vehicle was severely damaged and the cause of the fire was not determined.
The car very hard to start. After many times of trying to start the car it does start it will not read the cars RPM. Many times the car has just shut off while driving or sitting at a light or stop sign. The engine does not seem to be running smoothly.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Kia Forte
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints