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Kia Forte repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- 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 242 repairs.
Kia Forte transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 7000 mi | Transmission failed. Replaced under warranty |
| 15000 mi | Transmission failed. Replaced second time under warranty |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2480 mi | Could not remove ignition key when car was in park, told that I was being too gentle putting it in park. |
| 40920 mi | Transmission cooling line failed, ordered and replaced cooling line. Car was in shop for so long due to delay in getting part |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Leaking transmission lines were replaced under warranty. The dealer asked about a prior radiator replacement (after I hit a deer) but it was not clear if they thought that could have contributed to the transmission issues. |
| 81200 mi US $300 |
Transmission cooling line failed, all fluid lost on expressway. Car towed to dealer. |
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40700 mi | A pressurized transmission fluid line came loose while I was driving. |
2010 Kia Forte
Engine not specified
| 13020 mi | A noise in transmision felt on tires |
| 16740 mi | Noise in transmission they said was exhaust. Also occasionally jerked from a stop. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60140 mi | Tranny was previously replaced, Kia aware of the Hard Shift in the car but say they are unable to duplicate it in the week they had car while I paid for rental. Been acting up like this since new, 2 nd week I complained many attempts at kia |
| 20460 mi | transmission slipping. ordered new transmission to be installed. taking forever. |
| 12000 mi | Car experienced a hard shift on first shift from 2nd to 3rd (automatic) after starting. Transmission replaced. Later notice similar problem with new transmission, but only if drive with very light foot. Programming issue? |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 9300 mi | Bearing missalligned inside the manual gearbox was causing some sort of whistle. They replaced it. |
| 3000 mi | After much debate with KIA, the transmission was replaced. There was grinding in the 2nd to 3rd gear. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Defective transmission, harsh shift |
| 9000 mi | Total transmission replacement under warranty to fix abrupt shifting. New transmission acts the same. Escalating to Kia corporate. Too bad, so many nice features to the car. |
| 16000 mi US $70 |
Told that rough shifting is normal. |
| 29000 mi | Never could resolve rough shifting. They gave me a great deal on a trade for a new Optima. |
2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 21080 mi C $190 |
Transmission fluid was contaminated ... transmission flush. |
2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 6000 mi | Had problem with car slipping in 6th gear. Had it to dealer a couple of times but car never failed while there. Their explaination was that I do not know how to drive a 6 speed. At 5685 miles car finally lost 6th gear. |
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