2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,745 miles

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2010 Kia Forte Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 012023

Forte

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. On two other occasions, the vehicle shut off and the driver was able to steer the vehicle off the roadway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was no oil in the engine. The independent mechanic informed the contact to check the oil level while refueling. The vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was an abnormal rattling sound detected. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Hartly, DE, USA

problem #5

May 112022

Forte

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving and while at a complete stop, she noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the third brake light assembly had melted. The mechanic replaced the third brake light assembly; however, the burning odor persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the valve cover gasket was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds. The dealer diagnosed that the belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The part was replaced by AAA. The contact stated that the rattling sounds were reduced; however, the burning odor persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she was concerned for her safety. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #4

Dec 092013

Forte

  • 130,000 miles
The ac condenser froze up therefore I could not start vehicle. It was snowing and freezing and I was stranded for 2 hours. The ac should not be going bad on a 2010 vehicle. I read many reports on this particular problem in the Kia Fortes all years. Well someone could get hurt when there vehicle stops running in the middle of a busy highway!!! this is a problem!!! mechanic told me I could of been driving fast and this could of happened!! someone is going to get hurt!!

- Monaca, PA, USA

problem #3

Jul 052011

Forte 4-cyl

  • 1,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle will sporadically jerk hard when changing gears. I have only ever experienced this same feeling when a transmission was going out. The vehicle was purchased brand new on 06/24/11 from a dealers lot, the vehicle had been used as a demo. The vehicle hard jerked when changing gears, four separate times between 06/25/11 and 07/05/11. Per this website: www.Kia-forums.com/Kia-Forte-cerato-td-koup-discussion/55002-sx-2-4L-w-auto-trans-2.html I am not the only person with this problem.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #2

Jul 262010

Forte

  • 1,246 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. While driving at approximately 35mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The steering wheel then locked and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer did a test drive but was unable to duplicate the failure. A diagnostic test was performed but did not produce any failure codes. There were no repairs. The failure and current mileage was 1,246.

- Salem , OR, USA

problem #1

Oct 272009

Forte

  • 723 miles
2010 Kia Forte purchased brand new on 10/17/09. 1st time taken in to dealership for check engine light being on (10/27/09) dealership stated that it was code PO304--misfire #4 they stated that there was a glitch in the system and updated the computer. Diagnostic being cleared. 2nd time taken in on 11/11/09 for the check engine light being on once again and the same code coming up PO304. Also 8 different recalls on the car including gas cap, cruise control, transmission, computer system and others of the same nature. Also the car is accelerating by it self. They are going back and forth with Kia corporate head quarters and they still do not know how to fix any of the problems. Kia agreed to put me in a rental car and that is what I am remaining to drive at the present time.

- Woodland, CA, USA

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