NHTSA Complaint #10897325 — 2010 KIA FORTE
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10897325 |
| Vehicle | 2010 KIA FORTE |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 111,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. WAS TOLD IT COULD BE COUPLER OR BUSHING. KIA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL THAT I'M AWARE OF. BEING TOLD THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE $600-$1400 REPAIR ACCORDING TO FORUMS. IT DOES THIS DRIVING OR SITTING STILL.
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