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2010 Kia Forte repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 153 repairs.
2010 Kia Forte electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Kia Forte
Engine not specified
| 15700 mi | In shop three times to fix AC odor. Never fixed |
| 16740 mi | AC odor still present when sold. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | steering wheel electronics malfunction ie stereo |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | new airbag deployment program to cover expanded deployment scenerios. |
| 38000 mi | 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. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40040 mi | The horn works intermittently, it is totally unreliable. Many times in traffic the horn just doesn't work. At the dealership they tested it a few times and it worked, they didn't fix. They told me to go when it doesn't work but it's rando |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 40300 mi | Stop lamp (brake light) switch defective (3rd time this has happened). Now there is a recall for the problem, so hopefully the new part is going to last longer than the first three did. |
| 16400 mi | Airbag light was on, they replaced the module. |
| 38000 mi | Passenger front seat belt latch failed Seat belt latch replaced |
| 77400 mi US $110 |
heated exterior mirrors quit heating |
| 92000 mi US $40 |
Driver side and passenger side door sensor went out and wouldn't register when the door was opened. Replaced sensor in door jam. Haven't actually fixed it since it seems like more trouble than it is worth, but several buttons on the steering wheel only work intermittently, sometimes not recognizing that I hit it when I deliberately did or sometimes doing something other than what it supposed to. Cruise control is the worst and barely works now. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Switch to control fan speed did not work correctly, replaced part at no cost. |
| 140000 mi US $400 |
Clutch went out on AC compressor. Paid a local mechanic to do the work. |
| 156000 mi US $13 |
Replaced brake sensor under brake petal. Very easy and quick repair although I had no brake lights due to problem. |
| 112000 mi US $380 |
Replaced a/c condensor |
| 147000 mi US $35 |
Replaced headlights |
| 70455 mi US $133 |
AC was not cold. Mechanic found low fluid. He evacuated the system and recharged it. |
| 71956 mi US $164 |
AC not working again. Mechanic was unable to locate leak so evacuated and recharged system. That made it work temporarily |
| 72307 mi US $896 |
AC failed again. This time we took to a dealer. Dealer was again unable to locate the leak. Evacuated and Refilled system again. Dealer finally found the leak. Replaced Condenser and the pressure switch then recharged the system. |
| 78740 mi C $4000 |
And the alternator was replaced at no cost to me. |
| 93000 mi US $130 |
Vent stopped blowing heat or air conditioning. Then started again without repair. Then stopped again. |
| 93000 mi | iPhone very problematic linking to audio system, after latest iPhone software update |
| 8060 mi C $15 |
Replaced cruise control part. Verified function of wiper heater Electrical, other than above, repair Verrified battery since it required a boost (with nothing having been left on) |
| 4220 mi | Starter problem. |
| 9300 mi | 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. |
| 10540 mi | 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. |
| 38440 mi ﷼85 |
Carbon brush worn out. |
| 6000 mi | Passenger side rear door automatic door lock not working. |
| 59800 mi | Brake switch faulty. |
| 6000 mi | Driver's P/W switch cluster (4 window switches) not lit since purchase. Dealer replaced cluster and all is well. |
| 18300 mi | 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. |
| 48100 mi | My TPMS light is temperamental -- the symbol not the letters. It's on solid -- no blinking -- for days, and then off for days. A constant 32PSI in all four tires. The rep said it was no doubt a faulty sensor, $40+Labor=$140. Not Repaired. |
| 48000 mi | TPMS indicator is now on full/all the time. Dealer says it out of warranty and all cost will be on me. I elect not to do anything more until -- at least -- I need new tires. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 52800 mi US $380 |
Yet ANOTHER TPMS sensor failed (5th) Physically fell apart. Dealer didnt stock, took it to F&F Tire, Brookfield WI. $167 tire, $225 for TMPS&labor. Aftermarket part locks out antiskid. $100 more than dealer & doesnt work! KIA WARRANTY? HA! |
| 73000 mi | ANOTHER failed TPMS sensor. |
| 47500 mi | Airbag light on. Bottom half of the passenger seat was replaced. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14300 mi | AC compressor went out, ordered part and replaced, no charge |
| 33000 mi US $60 |
The radio completely stopped working. Not a fuse. |
| 4000 mi | 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. |
| 43000 mi US $360 |
Passenger window went down and stayed. Took in under warranty, they replaced the window motor. next day same thing, took it back and they had to lock the window up. Waiting for master switch part, now out of warranty, won't cover it. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Horn replaced. |
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