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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPFL4A77HE••••••2017 Kia FORTE
That is about average for the 2017 Kia FORTE — 6 complaints per build across 48 builds.
7on this build
294on the model
48builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2026
The vehicle exhibits a chronic, systemic electrical failure characterized by the intermittent loss of critical lighting systems, including turn signals and brake lights. This failur5e has persisted over several years and thousands of miles, independent of battery replacements or…
EngineMay 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the mechanic retrieved DTC codes: P0017 and P0014. Additionally, metal shavings were…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2019
When driving the engine light comes on causes car to lose power and starts to shake I was coming up a hill and almost got rear ended have taken to kia place twice now and I was told can't be fixed until a recall comes out this is very dangerous for me to be driving with my kids…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2018
There were some parts recalled, which I has replaced at 20,000 miles. At 23,000 miles on a trip the engine light came on and the engine began to sputter as if not getting enough gas or as if the timing was off. This issue happens intermittently, even after returning car to…
Electrical SystemFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the low oil pressure and the battery warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined…
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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 3KPFL4A77HE074703 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.