Harley-Davidson Soft Tail vs KIA Forte Koup
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 | Harley-Davidson Soft Tail | KIA Forte Koup |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 28 | 70 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2009 | 2010–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Harley-Davidson Soft Tail by year
09
What breaks
Electrical System
6
21.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
21.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
14.3%
Lights
3
10.7%
Engine & Cooling
2
7.1%
Brakes
2
7.1%
Tires
2
7.1%
Seats
2
7.1%
KIA Forte Koup by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
52.9%
Electrical System
5
7.1%
Airbags
5
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
5.7%
Seat Belts
4
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
2.9%
Body & Structure
2
2.9%