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Kia Forte structure problems by year

80 NHTSA owner complaints name the structure across 14 Forte model years. The most reported year is 2014 with 18 reports.

YearStructure reportsShare
2024 Forte14%
2023 Forte47%
2021 Forte34%
2020 Forte11%
2019 Forte43%
2018 Forte75%
2017 Forte93%
2016 Forte54%
2015 Forte42%
2014 Forte184%
2013 Forte21%
2012 Forte93%
2011 Forte85%
2010 Forte52%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the structure. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.