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2017 Star Ev Sport 4+2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Star Ev Sport 4+2, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-791 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 90%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 21, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Star Ev Sport 4+2 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
Structure10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2017 Star Ev Sport 4+2 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.

90%repaired · 2019 Q1

Spindle: arm

Recall 17V-791 · Dec 8, 2017 · 20 vehicles · 18 repaired

Risk. A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.

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 Star Ev.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Sport 4+2 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 Sport 4+2 median. How we score

'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sport 4+2 owners report

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

CPSC: CALLER IS REPORTING THAT THE GOLF CAR HAS HAD FAILURE WITH THE SPINDLE BREAKING OFF. HE STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HOLDS THE FRONT WHEEL TO THE SUSPENSION WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE REMAINS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *JS
Complaint 11074769 · Feb 21, 2018

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