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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback 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 | |
 2018 Subaru Outback |
Best
47%
Worst
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| 2015 - 2017 Subaru Outback |
Best
75%
Worst
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 2013 - 2014 Subaru Outback |
Best
89%
Worst
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 2010 - 2012 Subaru Outback |
Best
108%
Worst
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 2005 - 2009 Subaru Outback |
Best
146%
Worst
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 2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback |
Best
135%
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
