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Kia Forte repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
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 242 repairs.
Kia Forte brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44640 mi C $1000 |
all pads, rotors worn |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75020 mi C $100 |
Shifter pin was broken, when put into park it would overextend and the keys would not come out. Parts are on order currently, expected replacement time is 2-3 weeks after repair. |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $425 |
Rear brake pads were worn and scarred rotors. Brake pads and rotors/calipers were replaced |
| 4000 mi | A sensor for the Electronic Stability Control was faulty and needed to be replaced. ESC would engage automatically without warrant. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 38440 mi | TCS and ABS control module failed, CEL was on/off for the past two months....car was in the shop for 5 days total last month, they changed about everything related to brakes and TCS module |
| 38440 mi | Even after changing the whole ABS, stability control and electronic module for the car last january, 2 weeks later, the same identical problem reappeared. I had enough and traded the car for a Toyota. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 29000 mi | Right rear caliper was partially frozen, i.e., would not completely release, causing accelerated wear to pads and rotor. Entire assembly replaced under warranty. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 13400 mi | ESC was turning off intermittently. Problem was due to a faulty brake light switch which was replaced. |
| 22800 mi US $110 |
Rear caliper sticking, premature pad wear. |
| 32000 mi | Brake light switch defective, causing ESC off indicator to illuminate. This is the 2nd time in 2 years that I have had this repair performed. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $350 |
Seized rear brakes and worn rotors |
| 59800 mi | Rear slides sticking causing premature rear brake wear. |
| 156500 mi US $100 |
Passenger rear caliper froze |
| 40000 mi | Replaced under warranty a brake switch which was causing the electronic stability system to fail and not function until vehicle was turned off. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 25000 mi | 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... |
| 41000 mi | 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. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 2500 mi | 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. |
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