2011 Kia Forte

$3,238
from
10
listings
$3K–$12K
price range
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Low$3,238
High$11,995
From$3,238
Avg Mileage135,000 mi
(27d ago)

Sourced from 10 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2011 Kia Forte Trims

All Trims Combined
From$3,238
$3K–$12K
10 listings135,000 avg miles
EX
From$900
210 listings|$900–$20K
GT
From$3,250
537 listings|$3K–$29K
GT-Line
From$9,995
1,273 listings|$10K–$29K
LX
From$600
557 listings|$600–$23K
LXS
From$4,619
2,418 listings|$5K–$24K
S
From$5,992
88 listings|$6K–$20K
SX
From$1,198
24 listings|$1K–$14K

2011 Kia Forte Pricing

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Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2011 Kia Forte's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 161 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
161
Complaints
28
Crashes
12
Fires
Recall Findings
16V0700002016-05-02
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Kia Forte has accumulated 161 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine35
02Air Bags20
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
04Power Train11
05Unknown Or Other10
161 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

Where to Find 2011 Kia Forte

36States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

2011 Kia Forte Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2011 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2011 Kia Forte. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Kia Forte?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Kia Forte. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Kia Forte?

You'll get between 26 and 30 MPG combined from the 2011 Kia Forte, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2011 Kia Forte?

ENGINE problems top the list with 161 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2011 compare to other Kia Forte years?

The 2011 sits at a specific point in the Kia Forte lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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