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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDPNCAC4H7••••••2017 Kia SPORTAGE
That is about average for the 2017 Kia SPORTAGE — 6 complaints per build across 68 builds.
9on this build
385on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Exterior Lighting 2Structure 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Chest ClipDec 2024
While removing the padding of my daughters car seat to wash I discovered that one of the straps is cut/ripped almost halfway through. It appears that the same issue is starting on the other strap. The seatbelt harness strap is cut/ ripped halfway through. This could have…
EngineNov 2024
The engine consumes oil excessively, oil changes have been done at dealer well before service intervals since brand new and it consumes oil to the point we add oil within a week of oil change. Engine seals have very minor seepage but no active drips or leaks. The oil consumption…
Exterior LightingJan 2023
Headlights have started flickering. The dash lights and radio also went out completely and came back on after a few seconds
Electrical SystemOct 2021
The car start button failed to start the car . It has happened sporadically over last 4 months .It is available for inspection. I have not reported it as of today to the dealer . It is not a safety issue since it happens while parked. The cars dashboard lite up ,radio was on as…
Power TrainNov 2018
Without warning the car drops out of gear, the engine revs. You have to take your foot off the gas for the car to go back into drive and you can continue driveing. This happens at any speed
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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 KNDPNCAC4H7059307 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.