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Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2016 - 2018 Honda Civic Reliability by Generation2016 - 2018 Honda Civic
15.714285714286% Best 65% Worst
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2013 - 2015 Honda Civic Reliability by Generation2013 - 2015 Honda Civic
0% Best 16% Worst
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2012 Honda Civic Reliability by Generation2012 Honda Civic
2% Best 41% Worst
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2006 - 2011 Honda Civic Reliability by Generation2006 - 2011 Honda Civic
24.285714285714% Best 80% Worst
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2001 - 2005 Honda Civic Reliability by Generation2001 - 2005 Honda Civic
31.714285714286% Best 93% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Kia Forte

Kia Forte Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Everything seems real easy to work on and replace. Looking under the hood, belts and parts are easy to get to. full 2011 Kia Forte review
2010 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
love the warranty and company reputation in recent years full 2010 Kia Forte review
Kia Forte Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Some owners have reported getting transmissions replaced after a few as 600 miles. A little too risky for my taste! Others noted squeaking interior plastics and miscellaneous rattles in other components very early in the life of the car. full 2010 Kia Forte review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Kia Forte

Kia Forte Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Everything seems real easy to work on and replace. Looking under the hood, belts and parts are easy to get to. full 2011 Kia Forte review
2010 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
love the warranty and company reputation in recent years full 2010 Kia Forte review
Kia Forte Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Some owners have reported getting transmissions replaced after a few as 600 miles. A little too risky for my taste! Others noted squeaking interior plastics and miscellaneous rattles in other components very early in the life of the car. full 2010 Kia Forte review