8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$6,000
Average Mileage:
47,100 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace engine (1 reports)
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problem #2

Feb 212022

Forte EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,500 miles

Engine started knocking despite regular maintenance. Have to have engine replaced. Repair expensive but more so because it is such a common problem that the engine is hard to find. Kia says there is no problem... right. I will get rid of this Kia as soon as it is repaired. I have another Kia that I will be getting rid of as soon as this problem is taken care of. No more Kia for me.

- Lisa M., Conroe, TX, US

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problem #1

Aug 042017

Forte LX 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,650 miles

Don't understand why my engine seems noisy on top end. Car only has 4,550 miles on it (Nov 2017) & am on my second oil change w regular oil checks. Dealer mechanic said typical sound for this engine but has me worried. Have owned many new cars w/o this much noise, especially with this few miles on it & so many other Kia complaints & manufactuer denials. Will have to keep an eye & ear on it & hope if something goes wrong, it will be still under warranty which ends in July 2018. Hoping for the best!

- W F., Ocala, US

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