View the 2018 Kia Forte reliability ratings and recall information at U.S. News & World Report. read more
2018 Kia Forte Reliability Ratings Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating. read more
The Forte was already one of CR's top-rated compact cars, and with this redesign Kia promises a more spacious cabin, better fuel economy, and improved interior technology. The Forte keeps the previous car’s 147-hp four-cylinder, but Kia says switching to a CVT will help the car manage an EPA-rated 35 mpg overall--a three-mpg improvement. read more
The 2018 Kia Forte has a predicted reliability rating of four out of five from J.D. Power. That’s a good rating overall (three is an average rating for all vehicles), and it’s a better rating than many other compact cars earn. Kia Forte Warranty. Kia covers the Forte with a five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. read more