Used 2014 Kia Forte Sedan Consumer Reviews
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*RUN AWAY FROM KIA*
Stocktones, 08/16/2024
2014 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first time owning a Kia, and my Forte EXGDI starting burning an inordinate amount of oil when it had around 80k miles (almost entirely freeway miles). I started keeping records of the oil consumption in 2019. I've had to check my oil levels weekly for a long time. The numerous times I mentioned it to the local Kia dealer when I was in for recall notices, I was told that it was normal. I subsequently learned that they didn't document any of those inquiries—I didn't realize that I should have ensured they were documenting my concerns about oil (which aside from being a pain, I suspected would lead to problems with my catalytic converter, etc.). Additionally, since about 2 years into ownership, I had to run only premium fuel (and regular Techron fuel treatment) to keep the car from pinging. Anyway, the car eventually started running terribly, and I confirmed that the catalytic converter was shot...as I've long feared would occur. The dealership quoted almost $3k. Even with that repair, the high oil consumption will prematurely clog up the new cat converter, obviously. I recently sold my "still looked pretty nice but would barely run" Kia for $1k. Btw, there has since been a recall, but my vehicle didn't qualify because by the time Kia acknowledged a problem with their GDI engines, my car was several thousand miles past the recall parameters (max 150k miles). I've never encountered a less scrupulous brand than Kia. I tell EVERYONE WHO WILL LISTEN...if you have an opportunity to buy a Kia, RUN AWAY. SAVE YOURSELF. If I can dissuade just one person from experiencing the frustration and mistreatment I've gone through at the hands of Kia, I'll be grateful. P.S. YES, I also experienced the trunk leakage issues mentioned by others. The fact that I didn't mention it reflects just how terrible Kia is, that the engine issues make one forget all about other matters that really are a big deal.
WHY NO SLARE TIRES!?!?
bthomas5813, 08/21/2022
2014 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
Absolutely pissed at Kia. Got left on the side of the road because some dumba$$ at Kia decided we don't need spare tires anymore!?!? So now we need to pay for a tow because I couldn't change our blown tire. I WILL NEVER BUY A KIA AGAIN!!! And plan on selling this POS ASAP!!!
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