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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDPMCAC9H7••••••2017 Kia SPORTAGE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Kia SPORTAGE build (11 vs 6).
11on this build
388on the model
68builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 4Electrical System 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashOct 2019
My car has been having an extreme oil consumption issue. I've been trying to get the issue fix with Kia for over six months. However, it is getting to the point were the engine runs out of oil and coolant in less than 500 miles. They told me the engine is damaged and it could…
Fuel SystemfireJan 2017
The contact rented a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated that while pulling into an army base at approximately 30 mph there was smoke coming from the vehicle. A witness informed the contact that there were flames coming from under the vehicle. The flames spread to the hood and…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025
The front passenger side locking latch is getting stuck when trying to unlock with the key fob. It has to be opened manually from the inside for the door to unlock
EngineOct 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that 5-quarts of oil were added every three months. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…
Electrical SystemAug 2019
Starter stopped working after 80000 miles. It was the issue with solenoid but I had to replace the starter. My safety concern was that I was ate gas station at sams club and I was not able restart the car after fueling gas
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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 KNDPMCAC9H7241135 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.