2010 Kia Forte Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Kia Forte, 2% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Kia was jus fine driving down to my daughters house which is an hour n half where I live. Where all of a sudden engine light came on and a knocking sound came on slight noise. I kept an eye on the noise and vehicle. When we stopped I checked all the liquids and everything was fine. We had to take care of some things then on our way home it was sounding horrible and all of a sudden the check engine light was on, oil light and battery light. So I pulled over and called to have my car towed home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405501, filed 2021-03, 145,000 miles“Front tires on 2010 Kia Forte koup was worn so severely on the inside edge the cords was showing. Took it back to dealership to have alignment checked. Dealer advised alignment was within specs. You can not see the tire wearing unless you get under the car and look at the inside edge. The rest of the tires still look in good condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10374859, filed 2011-01, 28,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to release the vehicle from being stuck in snow, the cv joint fractured from the front passenger's side axle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the v joint fractured in two locations and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10667293, filed 2014-12, 65,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 3 | 11% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Forte
74 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsTires
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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