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2014 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$15,900–$17,500 MSRP range
side view of 2014 Forte Kia
(127 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
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Reliable

The car itself was great. Good on gas and a joy to drive. No trouble until the end. Service was always good. Salesman this go round was great. Go Kevin. Zach was also extremely helpful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Afraid it would fail me

Ran really rough and very uncomfortable. Felt like I was driving a tinker toy. Decent car for a teenager or college student but not for adults. My passengers looked awfully cramped in the backseats

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable and safe loaded Kia EX Forte

This is an excellent well kept and well-maintained vehicle . It has excellent fuel economy and is loaded with leather back up camera Bluetooth and much more

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Still look for a reliable vehicle

Didn't buy this car .......would have loved to have bought it but got to pay on the card I have a little longer unless I can find someone to trade me out of it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Smooth, good on gas, beautiful car. In great condition and low miles. Inside is spacious for a little car. Quick for a 4 cylinder. Good on gas

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable car I've owned

This car has alot of options bluetooth,USB, traction control, voice activate radio/phone ice cold ac, power mirrors pw and locks even for a lx model even came with rims not hubcaps. Car drives really well. I'm very happy with my purchase. Gas milage is great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Looks good but has hidden issues

I bought my 2014 KIA FORTE brand new in 2013 - Here were my issues: 1.) Trunk gasket leaked water into interior rear seats and caused MOLD build up in back seat area. 2.) 2 recalls - one on braking issues and one with electrical issues. 3.) Rear window motors went bad at 100k miles and we?re not covered by any recalls...hardly used them..so no reason to go bad!!! 4.) GDI ENGINE ISSUE - Carbon build up on valves and caused valve issues. Costly repair of $2750.00 5.) Windshield defrost issues 6.) Car seats stain easily even when plain h20 is spilled on them and it won?t clean up easily. 7.) Paint on exterior is very THIN and thus scratches easily. 8.) Brakes flutter when applying them while driving over small bumps on road causing difficulties with steering and applying the brakes. DONT BUY THIS CAR!!! Or any GDI ENGINE This Cara maintenance was up to date but still had issues !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I love our car

Very Greatful for my vehicle. Most realiable car that i had. Good quality! Good gas! Drives smoothly. Its comfortable. Engine is good. Only four years old.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great little car

The Forte is a great car. It gets good mpg. I do follow the manuals scheduled recommendations, and I take it to Kia on the Blvd where I purchased it. If I were to purchase a new car, it would be a Kia Forte.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A leased returned....

I leased because they depreciate about the same amount as the monthly payments. Noisy on the highway and poor quality carpeting. Bumped a snow bank and fender popped out-held together with a plastic bolt. Kia Brantford always trying to sell unneeded work.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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