2009 Kia Forte
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 221 |
| 2011 | 154 |
| 2012 | 291 |
| 2013 | 195 |
| 2014 | 443 |
| 2015 | 262 |
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2017 | 305 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Noise when turno on the ignicin motor...noise in the timing chain. . 3.8L
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Kia Forte — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2009 Kia Forte reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kia Forte?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Forte have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.