Recalls by ModelChevrolet Cruze vs Kia Forte: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Chevrolet Cruze has 26 recalls and 3,731 owner complaints; the Kia Forte has 18 recalls and 2,565 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Chevrolet Cruze | Kia Forte | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 26 | 18 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 3,731 | 2,565 |
| Crashes reported | 292 | 236 |
| Fires reported | 83 | 141 |
| Injuries reported | 200 | 192 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Chevrolet CruzeKia Forte
Every model year
Chevrolet Cruze: top problems
Engine1,393
Electrical System762
Power Train683
Unknown or other469
Service Brakes378
Steering375
Kia Forte: top problems
Engine1,187
Electrical System326
Unknown or other324
Air Bags294
Service Brakes220
Power Train218
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Chevrolet Cruze or the Kia Forte?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 3,731 complaints about the Chevrolet Cruze and 2,565 about the Kia Forte with NHTSA, so the Kia Forte has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Cruze or the Kia Forte?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Cruze and 18 for the Kia Forte since model year 2000.