Other sources of Ford C-MAX and Kia Forte reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford C-MAXs and Kia Fortes with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford C-MAXs and Kia Fortes that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford C-MAX and Kia Forte lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford C-MAX and Kia Forte have been recently.
To see how frequently Ford C-MAX and Kia Forte problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford C-MAX
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Ford C-MAX.
Kia is considered a cheap and crappy brand. Lots of people say they are improving but that is also saying it to someone who just bough a Kia or owns one.
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