2013 Hyundai Elantravs 2013 Kia Forte
Side-by-side reliability comparison based on NHTSA owner complaints
The 2013 Kia Forte is the most reliable choice with a Klunk Score of 55/100 ("Proceed with Caution"). The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has 1,278 owner complaints and 2 NHTSA recalls. The 2013 Kia Forte has 195 owner complaints and 1 NHTSA recalls.
2013 Hyundai Elantra
5 /100
Total Klunk
2013 Kia Forte
55 /100
Proceed with Caution
Winner
Head to Head
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Kia Forte | |
|---|---|---|
| Klunk Score | 5/100 | 55/100 |
| Complaints | 1,278 | 195 |
| Recalls | 2 | 1 |
| Verdict | Total Klunk | Proceed with Caution |
Complaints by Category
2013 Hyundai Elantra
Body 507
Electrical 261
Engine 258
Brakes 218
Transmission 34
2013 Kia Forte
Engine 112
Brakes 32
Electrical 26
Body 21
Transmission 4