Kia Forte Problems and Repair Histories
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Kia Fortes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Kia Forte problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For Kia Forte problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the Kia Forte problems and repair histories that follow it.
Kia Forte Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Kia Forte | 30 Fortes, 8.3 months of data per Forte, average 23400 miles15 |
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| 2010 | Kia Forte | 35 Fortes, 9.4 months of data per Forte, average 34800 miles33 |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | Replace head lamp unit due to condensation inside unit. | |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 620 | 0 | Car was starting in the morning but idle speed was ranging from 1600-2600 RPMs and not coming down, even in the afternoon leaving work same thing would occur. Had ECM update by dealer, waiting to see if it solves the problem. dealer had car overnight, seen idle speed act up, completed ECM update again. Been known not to work the first time. Note: New Kias are designed to idle higher than normal initially to heat up catalytic convertor to reduce emission gases. |
| Dec | 2011 | 2480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 1240 | 0 | Ignition key sticks, not sure why |
| Jan | 2011 | 2480 | 0 | Cruise control did not work correctly. Could not remove ignition key when car was in park, told that I was being too gentle putting it in park. replaced cruise control |
| Jul | 2011 | 7440 | 0 | Warranty recall of dashboard clock. The clock would freeze up (as in showing the same time for several hours) then go blank. They ended up replacing the clock completely. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 1860 | 0 | Clock quit working, cruise control was acting up. |
| May | 2011 | 1860 | 0 | Power switch on the sun roof quit working |
| Jun | 2012 | 8680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Gas smell in passenger cabin. Dealer could not reproduce. Has happened several times since then. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | A sensor for the Electronic Stability Control was faulty and needed to be replaced. ESC would engage automatically without warrant. |
| Jun | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | TPMS bad, replaced. clock broken, replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 41000 | 5 | Rattle developed in the hatch windows. I installed foam into the crease to stop noise. Paint on the wiper arm has peeled off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | hard shift from 2nd to 3rd gear first time after engine start |
| May | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Car experienced a hard shift on first shift from 2nd to 3rd (automatic) after starting. Transmission replaced. Later notice similar problem with new transmission, but only if drive with very light foot. Programming issue? new airbag deployment program to cover expanded deployment scenerios. |
| May | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | TPMS light would come on periodically even though no puncture existed in tire. Found nut on inside if TPMS sensor stripped/damaged. Replaced TPMS sensor and nut. Dealer preformed software update to ECU for A/C logic control at idle speed. No problem notice before work done and no difference noticed after work done. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | After much debate with KIA, the transmission was replaced. There was grinding in the 2nd to 3rd gear. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Jerky shift on 5 sp auto trans 2-3 shift Jerky shift on 5sp auto trans 2-3 shift |
| Jan | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Jerky shift on 5sp auto trans 2-3 shift Defective transmission, harsh shift |
| Apr | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Passenger front seat belt latch failed Seat belt latch replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 66000 | 0 | Oil leak that I assume to be front crankshaft seal. Dealer has added dye to oil to find source of leak. Must make second trip to dealer in one week. Oil leak part 2. Deal checked leak with dye. Determined seal NOT leaking, oil leaking through the pan. Manufacturer determined leak was a seep and not a weep therefor not covered by warantee WTF?? Car still leaks oil we are NOT happy |
| Nov | 2012 | 79300 | 110 | heated exterior mirrors quit heating |
| Mar | 2013 | 81000 | 0 | Oil leak through porous aluminum pan. Traded car because led to believe would get over 30 mpg, but gets 27-28. |
| Kia Forte in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Shift programming issue. Can not replicate |
| Aug | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Total transmission replacement under warranty to fix abrupt shifting. New transmission acts the same. Escalating to Kia corporate. Too bad, so many nice features to the car. |
| Jun | 2011 | 16000 | 70 | Told that rough shifting is normal. |
| Oct | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Never could resolve rough shifting. They gave me a great deal on a trade for a new Optima. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 2480 | 0 | There a ''clunk'' sound in the suspension. This was the dust cover that was not fixed on the top plate. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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