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Expensive Kia Forte repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 9 repairs.
Kia Forte repair cost distribution
$2500+ (60%)
$1000 - $2499 (40%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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
| 44640 mi C $1000 |
all pads, rotors worn |
2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $200 |
One recall notice was for fuel volume supply. The other was for a brake pedal contact I believe. I had an exhaust emission light on the dashboard before the recall repair, yet it was intermittent. When in the shop, they could not duplicate. After the repair, it started to show up more and now is constant. I will probably live with it. 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. |
| 126000 mi US $2500 |
Cylinder 2 not holding full compression, and estimated cost $2K to $2.5K. Because of the mileage of the car, and potential for other problems, I ended up trading in the car for a new Honda Civic. Up to now, liked the Kia, but was very disappointed to have this problem so early. Not sure if I'd buy another one or not. |
2012 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $7000 |
Engine rod failure |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 22800 mi US $110 |
Rear caliper sticking, premature pad wear. |
| 105000 mi US $1700 |
Needed complete front end rebuild. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78740 mi C $4000 |
The engine developed piston slap And was replaced with a used engine with 31 thousand kilometers on it. Also the Power steering pump was replaced. And the alternator was replaced at no cost to me. |
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