Honda Accord vs Kia Forte
For 2010–2022 models, the Kia Forte has 21.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 23.0 for the Honda Accord. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2010–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Accord
23.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Kia Forte
- Complaints
- 8,750
- Sold
- 3,810,733
- Recall campaigns
- 29
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2013 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2012 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 95,870 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,500 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 95,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 31,000 mi
Kia Forte
21.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Honda Accord
- Complaints
- 2,441
- Sold
- 1,154,385
- Recall campaigns
- 15
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2010, 2012 and 2014–2015. Fewest: 2016 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 91,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 63,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 62,000 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 83,511 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Accord or the Kia Forte?
For 2010–2022 models, the Kia Forte has 21.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Accord has 23.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Accord?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Accord is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 95,870 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Kia Forte?
The most-reported problem on the Kia Forte is internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 91,000 miles.
Which Honda Accord and Kia Forte years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Accord: 2013 and 2018–2019; Kia Forte: 2010, 2012 and 2014–2015.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.