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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 37 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
| Kia Forte in Maryland, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018 | |||
| May 2018107397 miUS $36 | Engine air filter replaced. Cabin air filter replaced with fram fresh breeze charcoal filter. | ||
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 201311360 mi | Drivers seatbelt sticks during cold weather. Sometimes unable fully pull out belt to put it on. | ||
| May 201312480 mi | Seat belt remains an issue. This time they submitted the part request from Kia. Still waiting. | ||
| Oct 201314760 miC $60 | mudguard replaced | ||
| Jan 201417360 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
| Kia Forte in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201447500 mi | Water pump was working but faulty & making a whistling noise a high speeds. | ||
| Kia Forte in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 2011620 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. | ||
| Apr 201445440 mi | Parking Sensor would was not working, car would not release key from ignition. Car remained in alternator position. | ||
| Kia Forte in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 20101240 mi | Ignition key sticks, not sure why | ||
| Jan 20112480 mi | Cruise control did not work correctly. Could not remove ignition key when car was in park, told that I was being too gentle putting it in park. replaced cruise control | ||
| Jul 20117440 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. | ||
| May 201440920 mi | Transmission cooling line failed, ordered and replaced cooling line. Car was in shop for so long due to delay in getting part | ||
| Nov 201560760 mi | Tensioner on power steering was squeaking, replaced tensioner | ||
| Mar 201775020 miC $100 | Shifter pin was broken, when put into park it would overextend and the keys would not come out. Parts are on order currently, expected replacement time is 2-3 weeks after repair. | ||
| Kia Forte in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201236000 miUS $130 | Windshield wiper motor was defective. Also, map light bulb replaced | ||
| Nov 2016161300 miUS $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. | ||
| Kia Forte in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Jul 2021 | |||
| May 201415500 mi | Steering wheel audio controls were behaving erratically. Dealer replaced the controls on the steering wheel, which corrected the problem. | ||
| Aug 201729760 miC $400 | Replaced the steering elbow joint which had become worn and was producing a clunking sound on rough surfaces. | ||
| Kia Forte in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201868200 miC $80 | Engine short block replacement, timing chain kit, oil pump, pistons and crankshaft | ||
| Kia Forte in Arkansas, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201658000 miUS $300 | Rear view mirror detached from the windshield. Required replacement. Fuel door wouldn't open. Fuel door wouldn't open. | ||
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201220000 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
| Kia Forte in Delaware, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 20111000 mi | car driffs to the right after two weeks of purchase. repair shop recomennded replacing rear beam | ||
| Kia Forte in Vermont, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012 | wouldn't start; had to be towed to dealer where they replaced a bad starter | ||
| Feb 201335000 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. | ||
| Kia Forte in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Feb 201230000 mi | Rear hatch loose | ||
| Oct 201381200 miUS $300 | Transmission cooling line failed, all fluid lost on expressway. Car towed to dealer. | ||
| Kia Forte in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 20127000 miUS $50 | Gas milage not up to what it should be | ||
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201653320 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
| Kia Forte in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 20104000 mi | A sensor for the Electronic Stability Control was faulty and needed to be replaced. ESC would engage automatically without warrant. | ||
| Jun 201115000 mi | TPMS bad, replaced. clock broken, replaced. | ||
| Oct 201241000 miUS $5 | Rattle developed in the hatch windows. I installed foam into the crease to stop noise. Paint on the wiper arm has peeled off. | ||
| Kia Forte in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 201340700 mi | A pressurized transmission fluid line came loose while I was driving. | ||
| Kia Forte in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 201554000 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 | ||
| Jul 201775000 miUS $425 | Rear brake pads were worn and scarred rotors. Brake pads and rotors/calipers were replaced | ||
| Kia Forte in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Oct 20117000 mi | Gas smell in passenger cabin. Dealer could not reproduce. Has happened several times since then. | ||
| Mar 201655000 mi | Noise over bumps. Dealer replaced stabilizer linkage under warranty. | ||
| Kia Forte in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20111860 mi | Clock quit working, cruise control was acting up. | ||
| May 20111860 mi | Power switch on the sun roof quit working | ||
2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Forte in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201215000 mi | Cracked heat shield on exhaust | ||
2011 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Forte in Kansas, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201218800 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. | ||
| Jan 201550000 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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