2014 Kia Forte problems by component
438 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Kia Forte, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 213 | 49% | 98,212 mi |
| Air Bags → | 62 | 14% | 83,000 mi |
| Steering → | 62 | 14% | 61,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 56 | 13% | 73,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 26 | 6% | 70,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 24 | 5% | 88,896 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 22 | 5% | 74,500 mi |
| Structure → | 18 | 4% | — |
| Power Train → | 17 | 4% | 93,006 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 3% | 96,210 mi |
| Tires → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Firerelated | 3 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.