How many miles will a Kia Forte 2012 last?
The Kia Forte is a durable, compact sedan that can last between 250,000 – 300,000 miles when well maintained and driven conservatively.
Is a Kia Forte a reliable car?
The Kia Forte Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $451 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
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.
Is the Kia Forte engine out of warranty?
The 2.4L theta II engine was not part of original recall so Kia would not replace engine and since it was out of warranty we were responsible for the cost of a replacement engine and labor. We declined, and car as sat stationary for past two years at our home.
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.
Why is my Kia Forte stalling in the driveway?
The contact stated that after pulling into the driveway, there was an abnormal clacking noise coming from the engine causing the vehicle to stall. The contact mentioned that the engine seized and was unaware if the engine warning light illuminated. In addition the contact attempted to start the crank shaft and the vehicle was not operating.
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.
Is the Kia Forte a good car to buy?
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. Many cars on Car Complaints will have a model year that’s so bad that Car Complaints will tell its readers to avoid that model year at all costs.
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.
Where can I get a Kia Forte engine repaired?
The vehicle was towed to valley-hi Kia (14644 valley center dr, victorville, ca 92395, (760) 955-0046) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine failed and needed to be repaired or replaced.