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Kia Forte loss of power reports by year

92 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on Kia Forte vehicles. The most reported year is 2014 with 25 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2019 Forte107%
2017 Forte93%
2016 Forte129%
2015 Forte104%
2014 Forte256%
2013 Forte105%
2012 Forte93%
2010 Forte73%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.