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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPFL4A78HE••••••2017 Kia FORTE
That is about average for the 2017 Kia FORTE — 6 complaints per build across 48 builds.
7on this build
292on the model
48builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Exterior Lighting 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingOct 2024
Both of my tail lights have the water leaking problem that other 2017 Fortes were recalled for. My VIN was not on the list, but both of them have to be fixed at my expense and are burning out my tail light and turn signal bulbs prematurely because of the water condensed in them
Electrical SystemSep 2023
Car does not turn off. Put car in park, remove key, still running. Change gears, step on brake, park, remove key while still on brake pedal, still running. Had to remove two components from fuse box to turn off car & electrical (dashboard was still on when first component was…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2022
About three years ago the clear paint on my car started to peel on the mirrors and car handles. It's progressively gotten worse and now the roof and side mirrors only have patches left and driver side door has started peeling
EngineAug 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights illuminated and then the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over and park the vehicle in a parking lot where the vehicle remained. The vehicle was not…
Exterior LightingNov 2021
Both low beams stopped working. High beams and all other lights work I replaced the bulbs and the low beams don't work at all and there's no relay or fuse and I can't find the problem
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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 3KPFL4A78HE102105 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.