The engine is making a loud ticking sound so I brought it to the dealer that I purchased it from 11 months earlier. They told me the engine needs to be replaced and it will cost about $7,000. I paid $9,000 for the car 11 months ago and it only has 77,000 miles on it. I've learned through some extensive research that kia has recalled the engines in several of their other models. This recall was put into place because the engines are "stalling" and posing a safety hazzard. This car can not be driven until the engine is replace. All scheduled maintenance has been performed and the engine still gave out at only 77,000 miles. The dealer is berlin city in gorham, nh. The r.o. Print out of codes and issues with the engine is half a page long and includes blue smoke from exhaust, missfiring on two cylinders, knocking, flashing "check engine light", leaking head gasket, etc. My research seems to tell me that this model line should be added to the recall list. Seems like the same issues as the engines with the recall are having.
2011 Kia Forte engine complaints
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"a south korean whistleblower reported concerns last year to the federal safety agency, which will probe the timeliness of three recalls carried out in the united states and whether they covered enough vehicles." my 2008 kia optima (174000 miles) was recently diagnosed with similar issues by a kia dealer (the engine bearings failed according to the tech., with metal in the oil filter) the sound it makes is also heard, though less obvious when dry starting my 2011 kia forte. Please look into including both of these cars in the recall. It seems that there is a design flaw., ps: I regularly change the oil 3-4000 miles on both cars,. Refer to article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/abb24d07-a29f-3a32-a689-dfb220b11f54/ss_feds-open-investigation-into.html
When driving straight along an interstate with my cruise control set to the speed limit, a loud bang came from under the hood of my kia, the check engine indicator turned on, and smoke began to pour out from under the hood and inside my car through the air vents. When I pushed the gas pedal gently, there was a low guttural noise and my car was not picking up speed. I put my car into neutral and coasted to the shoulder with low visibility as the smoke became more dense and darker in color. I brought my vehicle to a full stop on the shoulder and put it into park before turning it off and removing my key from the ignition. Upon exiting the car I noticed the smoke was even more intense than before and promptly called 911 and gave my location and situation information to the 911 representative. As I was speaking, I narrated in horror as flames became visible from under the car itself and under the hood as well, in as little as one minute after exiting my car. By the time the fire department got to the vehicle, the flames were over 20 feet tall and the heat was unbearable; I relocated myself farther and farther away to stay cool and safe as the time went on. Nobody was burned, hurt, or injured as a result of the incident, but only my mere coincidence.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia forte. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the radiator hose. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose needed to be replaced. The hose was replaced, but the vehicle failed the test drive. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission was damaged from lack of transmission fluid due to the faulty hose, and recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The transmission was not replaced. The failure mileage was 80,600.
My 2011 kia forte stalls randomly while I drive it. This has happened multiple times in multiple driving situations. Two incidents happened while I was in rush hour traffic on highway 805 south in san diego california. Another incident happened while I was crossing railroad tracks leaving the marriott hotel in downtown san diego (in this instance, I had to coast the car off of the tracks -fortunately no train was coming at that time). In describing my experiences in one of these incidents, I offer the following description: on june 6, 2016, while in rush hour traffic on highway 805 in san diego california, the car just stalled. When pressing the accelerator, the motor would rev but there was no response. I had to shut the car off and restart it. Fortunately, I was able to get it started and drive to safety. Please note that I have repeatedly brought the car to the local kia dealership in an attempt to solve the problem. They have been unable to solve the problem (yet they have charged me for services rendered). I filed my complaint with kia corporate consumer assistance. They have asked me to bring the car into the dealership for "escalated services" three different times. Each time I think the car is repaired, then I experience another incident. The latest incident happened two weeks after my latest visit to the dealership. My wife was driving the car in downtown san diego on the night of july 8 2016. The car stalled again! My family and I feel like we are in constant danger driving this car. Yet, we need this car in conducting our family affairs. Kia corporate cannot solve this problem and we do not know how best to proceed. We feel that our safety is at stake and we are hoping that this situation can be resolved before any harm come to our family or to others experiencing similar problems. I can obtain repair documents, but I do not have them at this moment.
Took my 2011 kia forte into the kia dealership today because the engine is making a ticking sound. I have had two other mechanics in recent weeks tell me it is a serious problem with the lifters and/or the pistons inside the engine. The kia mechanic refuses to acknowledge there is a ticking sound, but in formed me the air bag sensor is malfunctioning and I will have to pay $1100 to have the air bag sensor repaired before I can sell the car. Also, my brakes will occasionally make a very loud 'thump' when I apply them, but the kia dealer can find nothing wrong with them.
2011 kia forte. Consumer writes in regards to intermittent acceleration problems. *smd the consumer stated when he attempted to merge onto the highway, the engine would drop to an idle. On several occasions, the vehicle would jump forward, with the slightest touch of the accelerator. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Kia forte 2.4l automatic 6 speed, check engine code p200a for intake runner issue - , apparently defective part was replaced by shop(warranty)but computer still reporting the code, dealer shop indicated kia motor has not available upgrade to correct the issue. Concenr now, this issue may affect intake-exhaust-catalytic system if vehicle experience another issue, unable to detect due to a prior check engine status not cleared.
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