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2010 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$13,695–$14,695 MSRP range
side view of 2010 Forte Kia
(90 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Bought a used 2010 Kia Forte with about 80k miles back in

Bought a used 2010 Kia Forte with about 80k miles back in 2017. This was my first car and boy was it reliable. It was pretty good on gas and it was no sports car, but it had just enough power to get up and go on the highway. It did have an unusual ticking noise coming from the engine since the day I purchased it but it still ran normal. We made it through some extreme winters and summers and it never left me stranded. I owned the car for almost 7 years and never had any major issues up until recently. I was able to make it to about 198k miles before the engine crapped out. Overall, I loved this little car and would recommend it to any first time drivers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Please don’t waste your money

I got this car for my 18th birthday and I’m a Mather on 3 months the car’s gear would get stuck and the Bluetooth is not functioning plus the wheel constantly locks and on top of that is one of the most easily stolen cars

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Have to replace control panel for 1 broken knob

I am blessed that someone gave me my 2010 Kia Forte. It has been a great car up until the fan control knob broke. I was thinking, just take the knob off and use vice grips to work the fan. ( everything else works great) But, no, the whole control panel has to be replaced. For ONE broken knob! This was a dumb design. I took it to my local Kia dealer, and was told it would be approximately $500(parts and labor) to fix it. I don't have that kind of money, and because I am on disability, won't be able to for months. I know it an older model car, and I appreciate having it, but if I ever get to the time when I have to replace it, I won't get another Kia. I hope that the newer Kias have better designed controls for the environment panel. Replacing everything for one knob is nuts.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good all around car w lots of features

Very comfortable at 6’1 Just a really well thought out and built car. I have sold my first 2010 Kia as it was an extra car, I’ve just purchased another, that’s how much I like it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I ever owned.

I was hesitant to buy a car made outside of the US, but the 10 year warranty made me visit the dealership, after the test drive and looking at all the features and price, I had to take it home.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Radio won’t work

Runs nice but radio does not work and no one will help us. We have only had this car for two days! Thanks and never again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely reliable- has been well maintained.

This car has a very long life ahead. It will not give you any issues anytime soon. Most reliable car I’ve owned! It has been one of my favorite cars as far as reliability and quality for your money. You will be very happy to own one of these

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car in the world

This car met all and exceeded my expectations . YOU ARE ABLE TO TEST DRIVE AS LONG AS YOU WANT. DONT FORGET ITS A PACKAGE DEAL .....MOVING ON TO OTHER PROJECTS and need the cash but price is locked I know you're getting a real deal

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most economical car I have owned

I used it to work every day and it can drive more than 30mail/ gallon. Its accelerator is easy to depress. the interior is like new since I cherish this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome car

Beautiful inside and out and nice and smooth my daughter love it even my other daughter wants one too very nice no words to explain

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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