2010 Kia Forte Problems and Repair Histories
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Kia Forte Reliability through December 31, 2012
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 | |
| 2010 | Kia Forte | 35 Fortes, 10.2 months of data per Forte, average 31100 miles27 |
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2010 Kia Forte
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| Kia Forte in Colombia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 13020 | 0 | A noise in transmision felt on tires |
| Apr | 2011 | 15900 | 0 | In shop three times to fix AC odor. Never fixed |
| Jul | 2011 | 16740 | 0 | Noise in transmission they said was exhaust. Also occasionally jerked from a stop. AC odor still present when sold. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | two fuel injectors leak fuel. Dealer replaced them. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | oil leak around oil pan due to failed liquid gasket. Dealer sealed. Took 1 day to "diagnose" the leak and 1 day to repair. |
| Kia Forte in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | steering wheel electronics malfunction ie stereo |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 55800 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 60140 | 0 | Tranny was previously replaced, Kia aware of the Hard Shift in the car but say they are unable to duplicate it in the week they had car while I paid for rental. Been acting up like this since new, 2 nd week I complained many attempts at kia |
| Mar | 2013 | 111600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 20460 | 0 | transmission slipping. ordered new transmission to be installed. taking forever. |
| 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 Colombia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 9300 | 0 | Bearing missalligned inside the manual gearbox was causing some sort of whistle. They replaced it. |
| Dec | 2012 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 8060 | 0 | Chrome finish on exterior door handles was coming off. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Forte in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Upgraded air bag control system. |
| Oct | 2010 | 10300 | 25 | TSB025/SA047 front strut noise repair |
| Jul | 2011 | 15000 | 63 | ECM upgrade |
| Feb | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | SA085 Front Wheel Arch Sealing |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Broken sunglass holder/dome light assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 620 | 0 | The boot on the front right shock came loose, repaired under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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. |
| Kia Forte in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 13300 | 0 | Replaced brake light switch which was causing ESC to turn off intermittently. |
| Aug | 2012 | 23000 | 110 | Rear caliper sticking, premature pad wear. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Airbag light was on, they replaced the module. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 8640 | 15 | Electrical, other than above, repair Verrified battery since it required a boost (with nothing having been left on) Replaced cruise control part Reset Security/lock/auto-start system Replaced batteries in car starter remote Verified function of wiper heater |
| Dec | 2011 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 9300 | 0 | The brake light sensor wasnt working well. My car has auto start button and its affecting it. Changed by the dealer and voila, its ok now. Very easy. |
| Sep | 2011 | 10540 | 0 | AC compressor was stocked up while running. Starter solenoid burned due to continous try to run the engine(stop start button). Changed the AC compressor,condenser,expansion valve and starter assembly. Battery changed @ 1 1/2 years. |
| Jun | 2012 | 16120 | 0 | change the belt tensioner, weak tension. thats all. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 16120 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 20460 | 0 | leaking oil pan; dealer replaced it |
| Kia Forte in Malaysia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 20460 | 0 | Rattling and buzzing noise from front door trim. And door handle silver paint peeling off at one door. Gear knob paint peeling off too. Still waiting for replacement parts. |
| Sep | 2012 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Passenger side rear door automatic door lock not working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | 126 | Fuel injectors dirty and clogged. Fuel rail dirty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 59000 | 0 | Rear slides sticking causing premature rear brake wear. Brake switch faulty. |
| Kia Forte in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 35340 | 0 | Strut bearing plate and insulator replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 4720 | 0 | Starter problem. |
| May | 2010 | 5820 | 0 | Transmission not switching gears properly. |
| Jan | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Sometimes, car does not start well... |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Forte in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Voluntary Service Campaign -- TSB SC081. Airbag Control Unit (ACU) software logic upgrade. Driver's P/W switch cluster (4 window switches) not lit since purchase. Dealer replaced cluster and all is well. |
| Oct | 2011 | 18500 | 0 | Tire pressure problem as indicated by the TPMS. 15" HANKOOK OPTIMO are on the car. Disregarding 1 puncture and replacement, I've had the car in for tire pressure problems at least 6x's in 2 years. Very odd, no? TPMS was indicating low PSI but tires remained inflated at proper levels. The dealer performed unspecified maintenance and all is well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | The thermostat went out and had to be replaced. The car is 7 months old. Windshield wipers timing is off. They stick when they are used on interval timing. |
| Jul | 2011 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Strut "pads" to eliminate noise when driving over bumps. |
| Jun | 2011 | 8060 | 0 | Rough shifting. Reprogrammed engine & transmission. |
| Apr | 2013 | 21080 | 190 | Transmission fluid was contaminated ... transmission flush. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Brake caliper frozen, had to repair myself TWICE because dealership refuses to order the part unless I leave the car with them for 1-2 days. Another dealershiop said the same thing. I'm an ASE Ford mechanic, I know it needs at LEAST this... |
| Jan | 2012 | 26300 | 0 | Caliper frozen, dealership will NOT order a brake caliper despite me knowing the exact problem and being an ASE certified mechanic unless I leave the car overnight and get a rental. 2nd dealership to do this to me. |
| Jul | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Sway bar is the cause for excessive clunking. Nobody has parts to fix it in the entire country |
| Apr | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 17980 | 0 | When refueling,fuel was overflowing out of the tank when the pump auto-stopped when tank was full. Evap valve was replaced. Warranty repair. |
| Jun | 2012 | 21700 | 0 | When refueling, fuel is overflowing out of the tank when the pump auto-stops. |
| Feb | 2013 | 25420 | 0 | I quit filling it until the pump auto-stopped. I started filling it by the visual level on the gauge so it would never overflow because I stopped it early. The last time it happened was shortly after I took it to the dealer to look at it in October. |
| Kia Forte in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Sunroof rattle resolved with adjustment TSB. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Kia Forte in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 94 | Power steering line failed causing loss of power steering and lots of smoke from under hood. |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Had problem with car slipping in 6th gear. Had it to dealer a couple of times but car never failed while there. Their explaination was that I do not know how to drive a 6 speed. At 5685 miles car finally lost 6th gear. |
| Mar | 2011 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | Gear shift knob was defective. Kia replaced knob under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | The right side lever to fold the rear seats down didn't work sometimes. Only a cable that needed adjusting. |
| Mar | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Headlight had condensation inside housing. Dealer replaced headlight under warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | bluetooth mic doesn't work properly, the reprogrammed and it still doesn't, also driver and pass side carpeting is pulling away from middle console and looks like it will continue to do so. |
| Apr | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | check engine light came on, a valve was stuck in the on position due to extended periods of not driving it, was told to let the car warm up for a few mins when i drove it for the first time when i get back into town each week or two |
| Kia Forte in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 14700 | 0 | AC compressor went out, ordered part and replaced, no charge |
| Nov | 2011 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Noticed that the seat belt was soaked with water. Dealer replaced door weatherstrip. Dealer performed the repair under warranty. | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Second trip in for wet seatbelt. Entire seatbelt is soaked all the way into the retractor. Has been at dealer for 4 days now with no explanation available. No corrective action identified yet. |
| Jan | 2011 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Front left brake line had come loose in the morning, I quickly lost pressure by the afternoon and took to dealer. They re-attached and topped of fluid, no problems since. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Forte in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Windshield replaced due to abnormal crack that formed, not from a rock or road debris. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Horn replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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