2018 Kia Forte Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Kia Forte, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Front lower control arms were entirely rusted out to the point that one had completely detached and the other was nearly detached. Had the second arm rusted out, the risk of loosing control of the vehicle was incredibly high. Vehicle has under 75k miles and is well maintained. Was replaced and mechanic was even surprised at the state of the rise of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11573694, filed 2024-02Suspension: 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 2018 Kia Forte
57 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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