2012 Kia Forte Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,729miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Kia Forte, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,729 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“At 60,000 my right front strut went out. Warranty would not cover it. Also my auto door locks and door lock clicker as ever worked tried to get it replaced still won't work.”
NHTSA complaint #10523833, filed 2013-07, 65,458 miles“I purchased the Kia from a car dealership with fake carfax. I was told that it's a excellent condition and working vehicle no problems or recalls. I got a car loan on it and a week later I received a recall letter and. Kia never repaired it I told the bank and car lot and they demand more money from and I should them that they were informed about this before I bought it and they repo my car and still left me on the dmv records stating I have the car and forcing me to pay the loan and is triple my payments”
NHTSA complaint #11390612, filed 2021-01“The contact owned a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, as the contact was turning to the left and ascending a slight grade in the road the vehicle's rear end was swaying to the left and the right. The contact stated she was not able to regain control of the vehicle and drove off of the roadway and down an embankment. The contact was rendered unconscious. The contact stated that emergency services were on the scene and the state police. The contact stated that she was not transported to the hospital and was taken to her residence by the state police. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633113, filed 2024-12, 136,000 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 2012 Kia Forte
161 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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