2011 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011

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2011 Kia Forte repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Kia Forte electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

107397 mi

US $36
Cabin air filter replaced with fram fresh breeze charcoal filter. 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

15500 mi Steering wheel audio controls were behaving erratically. Dealer replaced the controls on the steering wheel, which corrected the problem. 
45440 mi Parking Sensor would was not working, car would not release key from ignition. Car remained in alternator position. 
36000 mi

US $130
Windshield wiper motor was defective. Also, map light bulb replaced 
1240 mi Ignition key sticks, not sure why 
2480 mi Cruise control did not work correctly. replaced cruise control 
7440 mi 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. 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

wouldn't start; had to be towed to dealer where they replaced a bad starter 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

15000 mi TPMS bad, replaced. clock broken, replaced. 
1860 mi Clock quit working, cruise control was acting up. 

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2011 Kia Forte Electrical Problems

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