Ford Probe vs KIA Forte
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Probe | KIA Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,483 | 3,596 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1999 | 2009–2024 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 99 | 378 |
| Fires reported | 49 | 201 |
| Injuries reported | 70 | 228 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.9% | 23% |
Ford Probe by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
553
37.3%
Brakes
165
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
145
9.8%
Electrical System
128
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
118
8.0%
Airbags
54
3.6%
Steering
50
3.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
49
3.3%
KIA Forte by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,175
32.7%
Electrical System
321
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
320
8.9%
Airbags
292
8.1%
Brakes
218
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
215
6.0%
Lights
178
4.9%
Steering
160
4.4%