Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2016 vs 2017 KIA FORTE
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 119 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▲ 151.7% more reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 2016 share | 2017 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6.1% | 12.5% | ▲ 6.4 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | 8.3% | 2.4% | ▼ 6.0 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 3.0% | 7.1% | ▲ 4.0 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | 7.6% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.9 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 34.9% | 38.4% | ▲ 3.5 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6.8% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.1 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 2.3% | not reported | ▼ 2.3 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 3.8% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6.8% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts smaller share |
| VISIBILITY | 1.5% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts larger share |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 0.8% | not reported | ▼ 0.8 pts smaller share |
| TIRES | 0.8% | not reported | ▼ 0.8 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 1.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 2.3% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 0.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13.6% | 20.9% | ▲ 7.2 pts larger share |
recalls · none on file
Recall campaigns
2016 0
Campaign components: not reported
2017 0
Campaign components: not reported
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 6 → 9
- ◆ Injuries
- 11 → 21