Used 2018 KIA Forte
- Price: $13,495
- Mileage: 119,231 miles
- Location: Boardman, OH
- VIN: 3KPFK4A76JE217696
Used 2018 KIA Forte for sale in Boardman, OH — $13,495, 119,231 miles. The Forte is Kia's value-focused compact car, known for a lot of standard equipment for the money. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 KIA Forte
2018 KIA Forte at a glance
The final year of the second-generation Forte sedan, carrying over the 2017 refresh: LX and S use the 147-hp 2.0L (about 29/37 mpg automatic), and the EX the 164-hp direct-injected 2.0L (about 25/33 mpg). Smartphone integration spread to more LX versions, and automatic emergency braking stays optional on S and EX. Check the 2.0L oil-pump, airbag-unit and trunk-latch recalls by VIN.
- Engines: 2.0 liter atkinson I4 147 hp 132 lb ft lx and s; 2.0 liter gdi I4 164 hp 151 lb ft ex
- Transmissions: 6 speed manual lx; 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- Touchscreen with smartphone integration more widely standard
- Koup no longer offered
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Anti theft software update status; Engine recall and ksds update status; Oil level and consumption; Engine noise or knock; Transmission operation; Electronics and infotainment; Suspension and tires; Maintenance history; Oil pump recall status 2.0 liter mpi; Airbag control unit recall status; Trunk latch recall status.
Known issues to check on a 2018 KIA Forte
- Anti-Theft Software Update for Key-Start Models (2011–2021)
2011-2021 Fortes that start with a turn key (not push-button) lack an engine immobilizer and were targeted by a widely publicized theft trend. Kia offers a free dealer-installed anti-theft software upgrade that prevents starting the car that way once it is locked; some older vehicles that cannot take the software were offered other deterrents. Some insurers have limited coverage for vehicles without it.
What to do: Confirm whether the anti-theft upgrade has been installed (a Kia dealer can check by VIN and install it free) and ask your insurer about coverage before buying. - Engine Recalls, KSDS Software and Extended Coverage Programs (2011–2021)
Several Kia engines from this era are covered by recalls, knock-sensor software updates or extended warranty programs. For example, NHTSA recall 20V-750 covers certain 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup cars: dealers inspect for fuel or oil leaks, test the engine, repair or replace it if needed, and install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software. Whether a given Forte is covered depends on its engine and VIN.
What to do: Have the VIN checked for open recalls and campaign coverage, and favor cars with regular oil-change records. Keep those records, since engine program claims often require them. - 2.0L Oil Pump Recall (2017-2018) (2017–2018)
NHTSA recall 21V-260 covers certain 2017-2018 Fortes with the 2.0L Nu MPI (non-direct-injection) engine: foreign particles could stick inside the oil pump and cause pump failure and engine damage. Dealers replace the oil pan.
What to do: If the car has the 147-hp 2.0L, confirm the oil-pump recall is complete before buying.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine or battery, transmission, equipment, and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.