2011 Kia Forte

$2,995
from
16
listings
$3K–$9K
price range
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Low$2,995
High$8,998
From$2,995
Avg Mileage159,375 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 16 active dealer listings as of

2011 Kia Forte Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,995
$3K–$9K
16 listings159,375 avg miles
EX
From$675
244 listings|$675–$19K
GT
From$9,950
520 listings|$10K–$28K
GT-Line
From$7,900
1,395 listings|$8K–$78K
LX
From$975
714 listings|$975–$30K
LXS
From$3,000
2,578 listings|$3K–$25K
S
From$5,992
126 listings|$6K–$30K
SX
From$900
28 listings|$900–$14K

2011 Kia Forte Pricing

Price Trend

+20.8%
$570$936.225$1K$2K$2KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$725
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2011 Kia Forte's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 160 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
160
Complaints
28
Crashes
11
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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Kia Forte has accumulated 160 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine35
02Air Bags20
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic15
04Power Train11
05Unknown Or Other10
160 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

Where to Find 2011 Kia Forte

35States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 35 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 160 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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