2017 Toyota RAV4
Complaints by component
A complaint can name multiple components.
Complaints by vehicle age
Years between the model year and the reported incident.
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| 0 | 48 |
| 1 | 39 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 8 |
Complaints by odometer reading
Mileage at failure, where the complainant reported it. When this curve rises early, problems show up while the vehicle is still young.
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| 0k | 58 |
| 10k | 20 |
| 20k | 19 |
| 30k | 17 |
| 40k | 7 |
| 50k | 5 |
| 60k | 9 |
| 70k | 6 |
| 80k | 2 |
| 90k | 7 |
| 100k | 5 |
| 110k | 2 |
| 120k | 1 |
| 130k | 1 |
| 140k | 0 |
| 150k+ | 1 |
Recalls (3)
electrical system · 2023-01-11 · 23V734000
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.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
equipment · 2019-06-28 · 19V503000
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."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
tires · 2017-02-05 · 17V295000
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.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Crash-test ratings (NHTSA NCAP)
Recent complaints
The sunroof/moonroof glass on my 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE suddenly shattered while I was driving on the highway. I heard a very loud explosion-like sound, and the sunroof glass broke unexpectedly. I did not observe any object, rock, or road debris striking the sunroof before it shattered. The remaining damaged sunroof and vehicle are currently available for inspection upon request. This incident put my safety and the safety of others at risk because the sunroof shattered unexpectedly while I was traveling on the highway. The sudden loud sound startled me while I was driving, and broken glass was left across the sunroof area and continued to break and fall from the damaged glass. I was concerned that additional pieces could come loose while the vehicle was being driven. The problem has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a Toyota dealership or independent repair facility. The sunroof has not yet been professionally repaired. At this time, the vehicle and sunroof have not been inspected by Toyota or a Toyota dealership regarding the cause of the failure. I have photographs and/or video documenting the condition of the sunroof after the incident. There were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or other warning symptoms before the sunroof shattered. The failure happened suddenly and without warning while I was driving on the highway.
This vehicle has twice had the same issue where the sunroof drain lines become clogged or dislocated and the water fills the liner in the front driver and passenger seats resulting in flooding in the compartment and mold damage throughout the interior. the mole spore are transmitted throughout the interior. The water damaged the airbags and the electrical harness in the dash of the car resulting in the dashboard electrical system shutting off and restarting spontaneously while driving. The leaks were repairs and the interior replaces in october 2023 and the same incident has recurred in august 2026. The claims adjuster recommends that the entire wiring harness, airbags, and carpets, seats and liners be replaced for health and safety of passengers.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota Rav4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000 and at the time of a Carfax check, it was discovered that the mileage was 300,000.
The liftgate on my 2017 Toyota RAV4 has been having issues for a couple of months. Makes a horrific noise when opening and closing. On several occasions it won't even open but about 5 inches then stops. The driver's side door won't lock/unlock with the smart key fob. I have to manually lock it and then use the "key" in the fob to unlock it. It is very hard to turn the key and I am always afraid it is going to break off in the lock. I feel this is dangerous for me that the time it takes to do this, something could happen to me. I have checked a couple of places for repair of the lock and it can run between $600 and $800 per lock.
Rust on roof by the windshield