What problems does a Kia Forte have?
A list of some of the most common issues Forte owners have to deal with.
- TRW Crash Sensor Defect. There’s growing concern that some sort of electrical overstress is messing with airbag control units (ACU) in certain Kia vehicles.
- Kia Theta II Engine Seizing and Stalling.
- Rodents Chew Kia’s Soy Wiring.
What’s the problem with my 2010 Kia Forte?
2010 Kia Forte brakes problem were also reported frequently. Most reported brakes problems are related to frozen calipers. A couple of owners indicated seeing some rust on their brake rotor. When a mechanic checked the vehicle, it turned out to be a frozen caliper, which is causing the problem.
What kind of engine does a Kia Forte have?
2010 Kia Forte comes with either a 2.0 L four-cylinder or a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine. This engine is associated with either a four and five-speed automatic transmission or five and six-speed manual transmission. It gets up to 25 miles per gallon on city roads and 34 miles per gallon on the highways.
How much does it cost to fix a Kia Forte?
1 Knocking 2010 Forte Average Cost to Fix: $2,300 Average Mileage: 94,000 mi 2 Hood Unlatched, Flew Open While Driving 2010 Forte Average Cost to Fix: $3,900 Average Mileage: 146,000 mi 3 Gas Mileage Overstated 2010 Forte
Are there any problems with the Kia Forte?
Loading Curious how the 2010 Forte compares to other years? Check out our Kia Forte overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Forte.
When was the first year of the Kia Forte?
Overall, the Kia Forte is a pretty good car that hasn’t encountered that many issues. According to Car Complaints, its worst model year, which was also its first model year, was 2010.
Is the sound system on the Kia Forte working?
While Kia offers a pretty decent infotainment package for its cars, the sound system on the Forte isn’t the most reliable part of that package. According to RepairPal, one of the most common issues on the Forte across its model years has been the fact that the sound system just stops working.
How many miles per gallon does a Kia Forte get?
It gets up to 25 miles per gallon on city roads and 34 miles per gallon on the highways. The 2010 Kia Forte provides from 156 t o173 of horsepower and has a total curb weight ranging from 2,707 to 2,853 lbs.