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Kia Forte repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
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 243 repairs.
Kia Forte electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
147-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 90000 mi | Replaced battery under warranty |
2018 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
147-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53000 mi US $120 |
AC flush and re-charge |
2017 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
147-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | Backup camera developed a leak, water got in and ruined the camera. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
2015 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31000 mi US $750 |
motor on side mirror burned out. {the other side also burned out a few years before but was covered by original warranty} two trips. one to pay for parts that were not inventory. the second to do the work. Replaced motor of mirror and also the mirror assembly |
2015 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18993 mi US $1700 |
TPMS Sensor recall Side mirror would not go up/down |
2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10700 mi | The display screen for the backup camera and audio system was black and not responding, even though the audio system was working. Loose fuse, fixed by pulling it out and re-seating it. |
| 42000 mi US $370 |
Problem: cabin light flashing occasionally when I made a turn, eventually the icon in the dash that signified an open door also flashed when I made a turn. Solution: turned out a door sensor was malfunctioning and reporting an open door when I turned. It was replaced, along with an oil change. |
2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $120 |
Replaced battery. |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
The other problem I"m living with is intermittent bluetooth. Kia says orig unit not so compatible with upgraded iphones. Dealer cost was something like 800 for new radio unit so I am living with that as well for now. Not sure what I'll do. |
2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
| 50300 mi | Right rear window motor was not operating. Dealer replaced motor under warranty. |
2012 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $900 |
Replace a/c compressor |
| 133117 mi | Bad work last time. Unstuck valves and recharged system. Was not blowing cold enough air. |
2012 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 30380 mi C $30 |
[headlight bulb] |
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. |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
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 |
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. |
2010 Kia Forte
Engine not specified
| 15700 mi | In shop three times to fix AC odor. Never fixed |
| 16740 mi | AC odor still present when sold. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | steering wheel electronics malfunction ie stereo |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | new airbag deployment program to cover expanded deployment scenerios. |
| 38000 mi | Dealer preformed software update to ECU for A/C logic control at idle speed. No problem notice before work done and no difference noticed after work done. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40040 mi | The horn works intermittently, it is totally unreliable. Many times in traffic the horn just doesn't work. At the dealership they tested it a few times and it worked, they didn't fix. They told me to go when it doesn't work but it's rando |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 16400 mi | Airbag light was on, they replaced the module. |
| 92000 mi US $40 |
Driver side and passenger side door sensor went out and wouldn't register when the door was opened. Replaced sensor in door jam. Haven't actually fixed it since it seems like more trouble than it is worth, but several buttons on the steering wheel only work intermittently, sometimes not recognizing that I hit it when I deliberately did or sometimes doing something other than what it supposed to. Cruise control is the worst and barely works now. |
| 15300 mi | Stop lamp (brake light) switch defective (3rd time this has happened). Now there is a recall for the problem, so hopefully the new part is going to last longer than the first three did. |
| 38000 mi | Passenger front seat belt latch failed Seat belt latch replaced |
| 77400 mi US $110 |
heated exterior mirrors quit heating |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $130 |
Vent stopped blowing heat or air conditioning. Then started again without repair. Then stopped again. |
| 93000 mi | iPhone very problematic linking to audio system, after latest iPhone software update |
| 6000 mi | Passenger side rear door automatic door lock not working. |
| 59800 mi | Brake switch faulty. |
| 9300 mi | The brake light sensor wasnt working well. My car has auto start button and its affecting it. Changed by the dealer and voila, its ok now. Very easy. |
| 10540 mi | AC compressor was stocked up while running. Starter solenoid burned due to continous try to run the engine(stop start button). Changed the AC compressor,condenser,expansion valve and starter assembly. Battery changed @ 1 1/2 years. |
| 38440 mi ﷼85 |
Carbon brush worn out. |
| 6000 mi | Driver's P/W switch cluster (4 window switches) not lit since purchase. Dealer replaced cluster and all is well. |
| 18300 mi | Tire pressure problem as indicated by the TPMS. 15" HANKOOK OPTIMO are on the car. Disregarding 1 puncture and replacement, I've had the car in for tire pressure problems at least 6x's in 2 years. Very odd, no? TPMS was indicating low PSI but tires remained inflated at proper levels. The dealer performed unspecified maintenance and all is well. |
| 48100 mi | My TPMS light is temperamental -- the symbol not the letters. It's on solid -- no blinking -- for days, and then off for days. A constant 32PSI in all four tires. The rep said it was no doubt a faulty sensor, $40+Labor=$140. Not Repaired. |
| 48000 mi | TPMS indicator is now on full/all the time. Dealer says it out of warranty and all cost will be on me. I elect not to do anything more until -- at least -- I need new tires. |
| 4220 mi | Starter problem. |
| 70455 mi US $133 |
AC was not cold. Mechanic found low fluid. He evacuated the system and recharged it. |
| 71956 mi US $164 |
AC not working again. Mechanic was unable to locate leak so evacuated and recharged system. That made it work temporarily |
| 72307 mi US $896 |
AC failed again. This time we took to a dealer. Dealer was again unable to locate the leak. Evacuated and Refilled system again. Dealer finally found the leak. Replaced Condenser and the pressure switch then recharged the system. |
| 8060 mi C $15 |
Replaced cruise control part. Verified function of wiper heater Electrical, other than above, repair Verrified battery since it required a boost (with nothing having been left on) |
| 78740 mi C $4000 |
And the alternator was replaced at no cost to me. |
| 36000 mi | Switch to control fan speed did not work correctly, replaced part at no cost. |
| 140000 mi US $400 |
Clutch went out on AC compressor. Paid a local mechanic to do the work. |
| 156000 mi US $13 |
Replaced brake sensor under brake petal. Very easy and quick repair although I had no brake lights due to problem. |
| 112000 mi US $380 |
Replaced a/c condensor |
| 147000 mi US $35 |
Replaced headlights |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 52800 mi US $380 |
Yet ANOTHER TPMS sensor failed (5th) Physically fell apart. Dealer didnt stock, took it to F&F Tire, Brookfield WI. $167 tire, $225 for TMPS&labor. Aftermarket part locks out antiskid. $100 more than dealer & doesnt work! KIA WARRANTY? HA! |
| 73000 mi | ANOTHER failed TPMS sensor. |
| 47500 mi | Airbag light on. Bottom half of the passenger seat was replaced. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | bluetooth mic doesn't work properly, the reprogrammed and it still doesn't, also driver and pass side carpeting is pulling away from middle console and looks like it will continue to do so. |
| 43000 mi US $360 |
Passenger window went down and stayed. Took in under warranty, they replaced the window motor. next day same thing, took it back and they had to lock the window up. Waiting for master switch part, now out of warranty, won't cover it. |
| 14300 mi | AC compressor went out, ordered part and replaced, no charge |
| 33000 mi US $60 |
The radio completely stopped working. Not a fuse. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Horn replaced. |
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