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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (93%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | SA085 Front Wheel Arch Sealing |
| 8060 mi | Chrome finish on exterior door handles was coming off. |
| 10700 mi | Broken sunglass holder/dome light assembly |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 20460 mi | 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. |
| 35300 mi | Rear passenger floor would get wet after driving in heavy rain. I was told it was due to a damaged weather liner in the door. It was replaced and all seems fine. |
| 56000 mi | Not to be difficult BUT -- 01/10/17 A VSC for added anti-corrosion material. I called the dealer (Scott KIA, Springfield PA) 2x and I'm told they did not receive the necessary material yet. How do I get them to respond better? THX, Ray |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 550 mi | Gear shift knob was defective. Kia replaced knob under warranty. |
| 18000 mi | Headlight had condensation inside housing. Dealer replaced headlight under warranty. |
| 4000 mi | Sunroof rattle resolved with adjustment TSB. |
| 52800 mi US $380 |
Switch for moonroof fell apart inside (the contacts for the switch). Couldnt close top. No manual closing method visible like in Lincoln, even under trim. Forced switch about for an hour until it made connection and closed. |
| 73000 mi | Sunroof switch never fixed. |
| 45000 mi | Glove box, rear seat, driver's door, passenger's door rattle. Lots of small rattles cropping up. After 44k miles nearly all the screws in doors needed 3/4 turn to tighten back up again. Installed dampening foam in glove box & rear seat. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 250 mi | Noticed that the seat belt was soaked with water. Dealer replaced door weatherstrip. Dealer performed the repair under warranty. |
| 5000 mi | 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. 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. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 6500 mi | Windshield replaced due to abnormal crack that formed, not from a rock or road debris. |
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