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What’s the best year for a used Kia Forte?
We’re looking at used cars, and I really like the Kia Forte. But I don’t want to buy a bad model year. What’s the best year for a used Kia Forte?
Mary Alice Morris · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Because it’s now 15 years into its production run, the
Kia Forte
has definitely racked up its share of preferable model years—as well as those best avoided. Based on consumer complaints and recall issues, the best years for a used Kia Forte are 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2018 to 2021. That means the model years you ought to avoid are 2008 to 2010, 2012, and 2014 to 2015. This is due to a high number of complaints registered with the
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
, as well as the number of recalls among these models. That said, it’s possible, especially in the case of a
vehicle recall
, that a used car’s problems may have been repaired. Always be sure to check the vehicle history report when buying a used car
to make sure it has been properly maintained and all potential issues have been professionally resolved. View full answer
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