2013 Kia Forte consumer reviews

I am in love with my koup sx. I bought it used almost a year ago with 187,000 on the vehicle and 104,000 with the replacement engine. From what I know the previous engine seized, but I’m not sure if it’s from the previous owner not taking care of it or if it was the car itself. With this engine however, the car has been running great. It’s a fast little car! The sound system is amazing, the speaker lights are cool, and the head and tail lights have a cool look. The pick up is great and very sporty for a Kia! It speeds up pretty quickly. Heated seats too! I’ve had many people mistake it for different car brands because of how different it looks. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments, especially when people enter the car. I did end up hitting a really bad pothole that damaged the cars rim. I honestly thought I totaled the car. The car took the damage really well, with only having the tire replaced and rim repaired. It didn’t need an alignment, didn’t take any damage to other wheel parts, and the axle was fine. The only issues I’ve had with my car is the driver heated seat went out randomly and wasn’t working. Wasn’t too stoked because that’s electrical. Somehow I fixed it. All I did was check all the interior fuses and it started working again lol. The starter and the connector to the starter wouldn’t hook together either. The gas cap also sets off the engine light, which I’ve replaced the cap 3 times. It doesn’t do it as often now after the third one, but sometimes does. All of these I think are age related and some of the parts were old when I bought the car. The only thing I don’t like about the car is the trunk when it rains hard. All the water collects in some area of the trunk door and pours into it when I open it. I recommend this car 100%.

Bought used with 86000 miles. No motor issues except when I got bad gas twice. Biggest complaint like others, the mirrors start buzzing and won't shut off. Raineys Auto pulled wire on left one, suppose to order one, that was 2 or 3 years ago. Never had 1 in stocks for next 8 months. Now the right ones doing it. Only real complaint. I think my AC pulley or belt is loose a little noisey but not like that freightrain mirror. I think mirrors are a quality issue. But I do have 237,000 miles now. So for the most part I would give it a good 4.3. It's actually more comfortable that my Mitz. Outlander was.

My passenger side mirror has problems with the motor it's won't shut off until the cars battery is dead. We have to jump start the battery and have had to replace it.

I was sold this vehicle with faulty airbags. Faulty brakes and faulty engine. There was a recall kn this car and i have never been notified.

I bought my 2013 Kia Forte SX 5 door hatchback as a Used car with 95,000 miles from a Kia dealership in 2019. This car is fun to drive and handles great. No mechanical problems. This car has every option available and they all work. I've owned and love Toyota's, but Kia's quality is right up there.

The car has plenty of power and drives nicely. It's reliable and has everything I need. Everything works well. I would consider buying another Forte in the future.

This car is the best decision I've made in a long time. Fits great in tight parking spaces but my car is not too small. It has plenty of speed!!! Lots of room for my grandchildren. I cant say enough about this car. I'm so happy I bought my Forte!

I love the sunglasses holder on the inside. Perfect perk as I broke many glasses in my last car. Drives very smoothly and I feel grounded in it.

I loved my Kia! It had a lot of her up and go. Mine was black on the inside and out which I loved. The all weather mat in the trunk, touch button bend in mirrors and steering wheel controls were nice bonus features.. I drove it with 2 car seats in the back and it was just enough room. Absolutely great on gas. After I got my Kia 2 of my sisters went with Kia as well!

I was driving home when I noticed a loud knock from the engine,my car decreased in speed,and came to a stop of the shoulder of the road.I had the car towed to where I purchased it from and they confirmed the engine had seized.The car was regularly maintained,had oil changed every 3k miles.The car had 131k miles at the time.I had the motor rebuilt for 6k,four months later it started leaking oil,the dealership decided to put a new motor in.