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Engine Problems
Summer, 08/22/2020
2012 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
After hearing a knocking sound coming from my engine a few months back at 70k miles, it has progressively gotten worse. I went to the Kia dealership and they explained that there’s an engine recall for 2012 kia’s with the exact same problem but the forte ex model is not included. They wanted more money to replace the engine than I paid for the car. When I went to a local mechanic, I was told everything else about the car is perfect but the engine needs to be replaced. Kia has refused to help financially and after doing some research, there are a lot of other people experiencing the same frustration. I’ve read many reported complaints that these engines have seizures while driving on highways and even caught on fire. Overall, I would not recommend this car or any other Kia due to their large engine failure and company negligence.
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Just as I spoke highly of this.....
Ms. CC, 01/14/2020
2012 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Well I bought the Kia Forte used, about 4 years ago, just needed as gas saver at the time as my Ford Expedition was such a guzzler. I haven’t had any real issues, until now at 180,000 miles I need a new oil pump and the mechanic said he found copper shavings in my oil so that tells me it’s more than likely the engine giving out, NOT to mention the horrible knocking noise prior to me taking to the mechanic which led to the current diagnosis. Other than replacing wheel bearings I just was saying to myself how well the car has been. Then this happens....such a bummer too since my 2001 expedition has well over 200,000 miles on it and still runs to this day! I’m now disappointed, I was expecting the kia to last a little while longer.
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abair1, 08/26/2013
2012 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is a tank! I was not paying as much attention as I should have been and nearly rear ended a truck but instead jerked the wheel at like 40 mph skidded sideways like 50 ft and hit and then jumped a curb, all it did was give the rim a small bit of rim rash it still drives fine and is still in alignment. The mileage though is not what it said it should be even though using medium grade does make a notable difference in this and power. And it is sorta peppy. It has plenty of room, I am almost 6'' and am not skinny. And yes it drives like butter, only problem is the stock tires are not very shall we say "grippy". I am at 35,000 miles with absolutely no issue just tune-up type stuff.
My experience with this car
Oscar Bonilla, 08/21/2021
updated 02/23/2023
2012 Kia Forte SX 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this brand new from Yonkers Kia in New York I had for 4 years at 55k I was driving the car and then all of a sudden I saw fire coming from the hood minutes later my car was on fire I lost it even my maintenance was on time I complained to Kia and the dealer and they did nothing. I never in my life would never buy a Kia brand don’t even look at it . Really bad experience they look good but they don’t last.
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Great lil koup!!!
Dreamz sims, 06/18/2017
2012 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is one best most reliable cute sporty and fast.handles great too.best gas mileage!!
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