Noise when turno on the ignicin motor...noise in the timing chain. . 3.8l
The worst 2009 Kia Forte problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Kia Forte 2
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What 2009 Kia Forte owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2009 Kia Forte
Is the 2009 Kia Forte reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Kia Forte, fewer than a typical Forte model year.
What is the 2009 Kia Forte year score?
The 2009 Kia Forte scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Kia Forte: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Kia Forte?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Forte have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Kia Forte have bad engine?
The Kia Forte model years with the most engine complaints are 2014 (220 complaints), 2012 (167 complaints) and 2015 (164 complaints).
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