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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPFK4A73HE••••••2017 Kia FORTE
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Kia FORTE build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
297on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 4Electrical System 3Structure 2Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashFeb 2021
My car keeps shutting down...stops running, have to start it again to keep going
Electrical SystemMay 2026
The headlights and dashboard lose power intermittently while driving at highway speeds, specifically triggered by using the turn signal. This is ongoing since January when I started having to take it for a recalls.More things kept happening. I kept having to have more repairs.…
EngineOct 2025
Engine light came on around 81k miles and I've replaced several components and it fixed then light would come back on. I kept up on oil changes frequently. I had the spark plugs, o2 sensors replaced twice. It would idle low and or stall. The engine started knocking at 135k I…
Power TrainDec 2024
I purchased this vehicle from Carvana, used, with 58000 miles. I have had all the oil changes and regular maintenance performed. However, this car has been very unreliable. One time in November 2023, all the electrical went out while I was driving down the highway going 50 mph.…
Air BagsSep 2024
Once coming home, my airbag from steering wheel deployed. I did not get into an accident, just as i closed my door it went off. I worried about my safety especially because i have a baby. Any airbag could’ve gone off for no reason. I don’t feel safe in my car. After taking it to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3KPFK4A73HE029552 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.