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2017 Kzrv SporttrekProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Kzrv Sporttrek, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-749 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Kzrv Sporttrek has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2017 Kzrv Sporttrek recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

8%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-749 · Nov 21, 2017 · 134,046 vehicles · 10,115 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2018 Q4

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 17V-556 · Sep 7, 2017 · 2,382 vehicles · 991 repaired

Risk. Without the fuse, excessive current can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kzrv.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Sporttrek year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sporttrek median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Sporttrek owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

We purchased this rv trailer brand new from Happy Daze RV in Sacramento, Ca. The manufacturer is KZ/Venture RV in Indiana. We bought it in Sept of 2016. We have had no issues with it in the 5 or 6 times we have taken it on a trip. I took the rv to have general maintenance done to the wheels and the…
Complaint 11484520 · Sep 14, 2022

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