2017 Toyota RAV4: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

3Safety recalls
301Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

3 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Equipment:Other:Labels
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.
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
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 a
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
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,

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 9 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 7 owner complaints
Brake problems — 6 owner complaints
No-start / starting problems — 5 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 4 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Electrical System
105
Unknown Or Other
61
Service Brakes
36
Engine
31
Exterior Lighting
31
Air Bags
19

Is 2017 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota RAV4 years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
254
2014
194
2015
302
2016
233
2017 ◀ this
301
2018
327
2019
867
2020
624
2021
375

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2017 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA has 301 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, electrical / battery drain, brake problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.