| Issue ID | 1696188 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11363472 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving down the road our kia motor started to knock. A loud clunking sound ensued and it struggled to work. We brought it to kia and they said we needed a new motor that cost 4700. This car is less than 7 years old with great care. Millions of other kias have had the same issue and recalls have been made but i am forced to pay out of pocket for an issue that is no fault of mine. Kia needs to be held responsible for the cost and labor for a new motor. They have shown through the many calls that customer service is not their way. This issue needs to also be resolved buy issuing a recall for all kia 2014 kia fortes. Countless people are held responsible for the poor actions of kia motors dealers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | APEX, NC |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A83E5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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