2014 Kia Forte steering problems
64 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2014 Kia Forte, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. While reversing out of a driveway with a steep incline, the vehicle failed to stop. The steering seized and the contact was unable to stop or turn the vehicle. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed.
Vehicle was in motion when the electrical went out. The ABS, traction control, and steering warning lights came on. The vehicle was difficult to steer to the side of the road. Car had 60k miles. Battery is now on its 3rd replacement. Other prior warning signs were headlights flickering and occasional clicking when starting. These other prior warning signs have occured since 30k miles.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Kia Forte
- Engine 220 complaints
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
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