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2014 Kia Forte repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2014 Kia Forte repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Kia Forte

Engine not specified

Kia in Ohio, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2014

22000 mi
Check engine light was on. Dealer said it was a software glitch and reflashed software. 
May 2016

50300 mi
Right rear window motor was not operating. Dealer replaced motor under warranty. 
Jul 2018

86000 mi

US $22
Leak in gasket on oil drain plug. Gasket was replaced, all is well. 

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2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Forte in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

44640 mi

C $1000
all pads, rotors worn 
Kia Forte in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2014

10700 mi
The display screen for the backup camera and audio system was black and not responding, even though the audio system was working. Loose fuse, fixed by pulling it out and re-seating it. 
Aug 2021

42000 mi

US $370
Problem: cabin light flashing occasionally when I made a turn, eventually the icon in the dash that signified an open door also flashed when I made a turn. Solution: turned out a door sensor was malfunctioning and reporting an open door when I turned. It was replaced, along with an oil change. 
Kia Forte in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

85000 mi
Steering wheel leather was flaking off at the top of the wheel. Dealer initially told me that because the car is over 60k miles they wouldn't replace it. However the district manager authorized warranty replacement after creating a case. 

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2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Forte in California, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

99000 mi

US $120
Replaced battery. 
Apr 2018

125000 mi

US $200
One recall notice was for fuel volume supply. The other was for a brake pedal contact I believe. I had an exhaust emission light on the dashboard before the recall repair, yet it was intermittent. When in the shop, they could not duplicate. After the repair, it started to show up more and now is constant. I will probably live with it.  The other problem I"m living with is intermittent bluetooth. Kia says orig unit not so compatible with upgraded iphones. Dealer cost was something like 800 for new radio unit so I am living with that as well for now. Not sure what I'll do. 
Jun 2018

126000 mi

US $2500
Cylinder 2 not holding full compression, and estimated cost $2K to $2.5K. Because of the mileage of the car, and potential for other problems, I ended up trading in the car for a new Honda Civic. Up to now, liked the Kia, but was very disappointed to have this problem so early. Not sure if I'd buy another one or not. 
Kia Forte in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014

5160 mi
Paint chip on hood, both pillars A, both front side, roof, they had to repaint. After the repair, i have seen other spots that are damaged on 3 of the 4 doors. Very annoying for a new car. 
May 2014

5860 mi
Paint chips continued to appear over the body and door. The repainted the entire vehicle except front bumper. 
Jun 2015

12400 mi
Loose Link Kit have been replaced (knocking noises) 
Feb 2016

18600 mi
Steering have difficulty to return to center and it's worse during winter. They checked but told me that is the normal operation for this electric steering. 
Kia Forte in Colorado, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2019
Jun 2015

24000 mi
The casing around one of the rear brake lights leaked into the trunk and back seat area. During the rainy season we had, it really messed up the back seat. This was happening to several Forte's at the time as we researched the problem first. 

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2014 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Forte in Texas, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

9800 mi
replaced GDI high pressure fuel pump under warranty 

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