2013 Kia Forte vs 2013 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 | 2013 Kia Forte | 2013 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 195 | 2,307 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 370 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 63 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–29 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 513 |
| Power Train | 10 | 505 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 441 |
| Suspension | 3 | 288 |
| Engine | 107 | 158 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 159 |
| Structure | 2 | 133 |
| Steering | 13 | 94 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 29 |
| Stalling | 14 | 182 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 54 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 144 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 32 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 219 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 131 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 57 |
2013 Kia Forte
2013 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.