How long does 2012 Kia Forte last?
The Kia Forte is a durable, compact sedan that can last between 250,000 – 300,000 miles when well maintained and driven conservatively. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, it can last 16 to 20 years.
Is there an issue with my Kia Forte?
This step can be repeated 3x or so and the same thing every time some times it runs maybe 5sec. But no more than 10sec MAX. Once I let the car cool for about 20-30 mins…it starts like there was NO ISSUE. I hv had the throttle body replaced. .mech thought was the issue – per Code Reader.
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.
What should I do if my Kia Forte is stalling?
If the vehicle does not appear to be flooding, and also does not run on external fuel, then one final thing to try is remove and replace the gas cap before retrying the restart. If nothing so far has been successful, then the diagnosis would head down the spark testing path.
What was the issue with the 2017 Forte?
While this engine issue was common, the 2017 Forte had other issues too. For example, Car Complaints said that the 2017 Forte’s taillights weren’t sealed properly. A few owners reported that they had water leak into their taillights, and this required a relatively expensive replacement that cost about $700.
What was the problem with the 2012 Kia Forte?
2012 Kia Forte ex sedan 2.0 theta 2 engine piston slap caused damage to the pistons and the engine block. The vehicle had the problem when stationary and got progressively worse while in motion.
How many miles does a Kia Forte have?
Vehicle has a severe internal engine knock and will require rebuilding or replaced. It has 112,000 miles and has been serviced at the required intervals with Kia specified products. 2.0 liter engine. Kia, Hyundai theta 2.4 engine failure, under 100K miles. I have a 2012 Kia Forte hatch sx with the 2.4 engine.
When does Kia Motor Forte engine shut off?
The electrical system remained active. All three times the engine shut off while accelerating. Once after slowly going over railroad tracks. Once after backing out of a driveway and giving gas after going from “reverse” to “drive”. And finally, when slowing for a turning vehicle and accelerating to go up a slight incline.
Is there sunroof on 2012 Kia Forte?
Double-check headroom if you’re getting a Forte Koup. The sunroof that comes with the SX version can limit headroom–especially with the Koup’s somewhat lower roofline. The 2012 Kia Forte family of vehicles manages to feel more eager, comfortable, and sophisticated than its sticker price might suggest.