2017 Kia Forte vs 2017 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Kia Forte | 2017 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 300 | 388 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 247 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 26–31 |
| Median reported mileage | 40,789 mi | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 144 | 39 |
| Power Train | 12 | 133 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 71 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 43 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 17 |
| Structure | 9 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 48 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 43 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 15 |
2017 Kia Forte
2017 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.