2019 Kia Forte vs 2019 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 | 2019 Kia Forte | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 188 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–34 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,412 mi | 21,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 58 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 41 |
| Power Train | 47 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Kia Forte
2019 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.