Worst 2017 Toyota RAV4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota RAV4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 102 | 4 | 15 | 41,744 mi | |
| Brakes | 36 | 7 | — | 18,104 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 31 | 1 | 13 | 48,090 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 31 | — | 1 | 13,718 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 13 | — | 18,724 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | 51,883 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 5 | 3 | 26,116 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | 1 | 2 | 32,978 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 2 | — | 28,234 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 5 | — | 12,114 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | 1 | — | 21,344 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 10,646 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 14,908 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Cybersecurity | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Toyota RAV4
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,855,302 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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2017 Toyota RAV4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota RAV4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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