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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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Chart based on 49 repairs.
2011 Kia Forte suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 6 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
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29760 mi C $400 |
Replaced the steering elbow joint which had become worn and was producing a clunking sound on rough surfaces. |
| 60760 mi | Tensioner on power steering was squeaking, replaced tensioner |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1000 mi | car driffs to the right after two weeks of purchase. repair shop recomennded replacing rear beam |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 53320 mi | Clunking noise coming from front of car when hitting bumps. Quiet at first but got louder over several months. Front right stabilizer bar replaced under warranty, fixed. Took dealer two weeks to get in part which was annoying. |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi | Noise over bumps. Dealer replaced stabilizer linkage under warranty. |
2011 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | Car was making a knocking noise. Took car to a Kia dealership, they diagnosed broken swing arm. They replaced the part that day and it was covered under the warranty. |
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