2009 KIA Forte Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forte years
- Not enough data 16th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 KIA Forte. That ranks 16th out of 16 Forte model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 120,456 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 KIA Forte problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 120,456 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 KIA Forte recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 KIA Forte.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Noise when turno on the ignicin motor...noise in the timing chain. . 3.8l
Other KIA Forte years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 Forte | 65 | 3 |
| 2022 Forte | 28 | 1 |
| 2021 Forte | 69 | 2 |
| 2020 Forte | 78 | 0 |
| 2019 Forte | 147 | 2 |
| 2018 Forte | 136 | 3 |
| 2017 Forte | 305 | 3 |
| 2016 Forte | 136 | 1 |
| 2015 Forte | 260 | 1 |
| 2014 Forte | 444 | 3 |
| 2013 Forte | 195 | 5 |
| 2012 Forte | 292 | 4 |
| 2011 Forte | 153 | 3 |
| 2010 Forte | 221 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 KIA Forte?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 KIA Forte?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 KIA Forte a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forte model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.