2016 Kia Forte vs 2016 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Kia Forte | 2016 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 550 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 323 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,250 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 234 |
| Engine | 64 | 86 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 70 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 42 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 41 |
| Structure | 5 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 54 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 64 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 38 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 25 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2016 Kia Forte
2016 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.