Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2011 Kia Forte
Car diagnostics for the 2011 Kia Forte: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2011 Kia Forte for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2011 Kia Forte: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 31 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,317 | US$2,450 | US$2,600 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,636 | $2,822 | $2,852 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Kia Forte
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (48), air bags (36) and service brakes (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an... |
| 18V363000 | 2018-06-01 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
| 16V070000 | 2016-02-05 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Kia Forte: Car diagnostics
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 2011 Kia Forte, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. If you have the service history of your Forte, have it ready for the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car while yours is in the shop
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Talking to the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Talk to a person
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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