2016 Kia Forte problems by component
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 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 → | 64 | 48% | 67,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 21 | 16% | 29,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 16 | 12% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 11% | — |
| Air Bags → | 13 | 10% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 8% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 7% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 5% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.