| Issue ID | 1685315 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11351443 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/08/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2014 kia forte has started making a clicking/popping noise when i am turning right or left. It sounds like the steering wheel is gonna come off of the steering column where it locks, and i am afraid it is gonna lock up on me driving down the road. It clicks/pops whether the vehicle is stationary or if you are driving, and is getting worse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOULTON, AL |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A85E5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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