2011 Kia Forte consumer reviews

I bought my 2011 Kia Forte in December 2013 as a CPO with 13,000 miles on it. During my ownership, because I have a long-distance commute (60 miles each way, 5 days a week), I put 170,000 miles on the vehicle over almost 6 years. The vehicle performed flawlessly throughout. I only replaced the Forte in 2019 because I had the opportunity to buy an electric vehicle, which I had had in mind to do for several years (also a Kia, a Niro EV EX, which is also performing flawlessly). Of course, because I relied on the car to get to work, I was committed to its proper maintenance. It never let me down. The style/design of the 2011 Forte is attractive, it has many great features and amenities -- a lot of car for the money. I was happy to give the 2011 Forte a loving home with my longtime best friend who needed a really good car -- her aging "clunker junker" had just broken down terminally.

2011 Kia Forte Eco EX sedan. My car is 11 years old, 114,700 miles, it gets 30-28MPG HWY 25-23MPG City, I have the oil changed every 3500 miles with Pennzoil, with no tune-ups performed. I love this car and it is still running strong. I would recommend this car due to it's relatively low sticker price, the 10 year or 100,000 mile warranty and overall high customer satisfaction rating. The 6 speaker stock voice controlled sound system features MemoryStick/USB/Aux/2 power ports and BT/Sirius Satellite/CD/AM-FM for an enjoyable music experience. Hands free phone, ECO, TPS, PW, PDLocks, AC, cruise control, power tilt steering, limited slip control, automatic/manual transmission, FWD and full cabin air bag deployment makes this car super safe. Definitely a dependable ride, the interior is average in quality, exterior is a simple wedge style with a superior paint job. I give this car a 4 out of 5.

Brakes r- horrible experience The air bag sensor 4 long time Kia dealers are not trustworthy They overprice any job ask Ralph Avoid kia at all cost

I love this car. But for 2 yrs now I have had nothing but trouble with wiring. Spent $200 for diagnostic. It was a corroded dome light bulb. And now the battery is again draining again. I can't afford this.

2011 Kia Forte saved my life when I was hit by someone who sped up to go thru a yellow light. All of the side air bags deployed including the ones installed in the sides of the front seats.

This car is one of the most reliable, dependable, gas saving vehicles I have owned. It has 3 SUB ports. Roomy trunk. Fit 5 passengers total

This car has exceeded my expectations. It is fun to drive, good on gas and I love the 5 door hatchback. Best value for the money!

Love the gas mileage, comfortable ride, and travel capacity for long trips. Was all around everything I needed when I bought it, now I've decided to go all electric otherwise I would have kept it another 100,000+ miles.

I like our 2011 Kia Forte. It has been very reliable and the look of it is really nice. I am not to crazy about the resale value, but that is just due to the market. The interior is spacious as is the trunk. I was not sure how I would like the orange gauges, but I got used to it. Overall, it is a good car.

This car has been the backbone of my travels since I was 16 and freshly on the road. From sleepy morning commutes to school, to providing a safe drive for the kids I babysit, to cross-country road trips on multiple, spontaneous occasions- this car has beyond served its purpose. It has been coast to coast and has likely traveled more than most Americans- somehow managing to stay in amazing condition. The only damage the Kia needed tending to were the tires from said extensive travel. This is an amazing car for a new driver, someone who travels often and wants to save $ on gas, or anyone that wants an extremely reliable car for an even better price. Highly, highly recommend!