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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%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2011 Kia Forte engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 13 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 |
Engine air filter replaced. |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17360 mi | Would not start. Flap frozen open due to cold |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47500 mi | Water pump was working but faulty & making a whistling noise a high speeds. |
| 68200 mi C $80 |
Engine short block replacement, timing chain kit, oil pump, pistons and crankshaft |
| 620 mi | Car was starting in the morning but idle speed was ranging from 1600-2600 RPMs and not coming down, even in the afternoon leaving work same thing would occur. Had ECM update by dealer, waiting to see if it solves the problem. dealer had car overnight, seen idle speed act up, completed ECM update again. Been known not to work the first time. Note: New Kias are designed to idle higher than normal initially to heat up catalytic convertor to reduce emission gases. |
| 161300 mi US $330 |
Motor makes a tapping/knocking noise. Timing chain, tensioner, and guides replaced. This repair did not correct the problem. Mechanic stated that it could be a wrist pin or a piston slap. |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Car started to overheat during rush hour traffic. Brought to dealer after second occurrence; first time added fluid. Overheated to 250 degrees F. Dealer tightened connections to radiator fan because fan was not engaging. |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi US $50 |
Gas milage not up to what it should be |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Gas smell in passenger cabin. Dealer could not reproduce. Has happened several times since then. |
| 54000 mi | Engine noise like a valve or lifter at cold start start Noise similar to valve/lifter . KIA Rep listened to noise and determined there was an engine problem (not sure exactly what). Decided to replace motor. After new parts are received dealer will install new short block motor and rebuild he |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi | Cracked heat shield on exhaust |
2011 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18800 mi | I took it to get my oil change and the guy said that some seal was leaking oil, not badly but leaking. Took it to the dealer, they acknowledged the problem and were more than willing to fix it promptly and under warranty. |
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