2013 Kia Forte problems by component
195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Kia Forte, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 107 | 55% | 85,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 25 | 13% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 24 | 12% | 77,672 mi |
| Air Bags → | 16 | 8% | 100,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Steering → | 13 | 7% | — |
| Power Train → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.