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2017 Toyota RAV4 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 58%Owner complaints143 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has problems

14 complaints 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
Electrical system31
Structure21
Vehicle speed control21
Service brakes21
Visibility/wiper20
Steering11
Visibility10
Wheels10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
4 other systems41

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

1 recall

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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.

58%repaired · 2018 Q3

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 17V-295 · May 2, 2017 · 409 vehicles · 237 repaired

Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing 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 Toyota.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other RAV4 Hybrid 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 RAV4 Hybrid median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid safety ratings

2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What RAV4 Hybrid owners report

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

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was being charged, the battery intermittently failed to charge. As a result, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated but turned off after…
Complaint 11544590 · Sep 14, 2023 · 41,000 miles
PURCHASED 02/13/17. MAR VA TO FL, SEAT HEATER ON, NOTICED HOT SMELL SEAT GOT EXTREMELY HOT, TURNED IT OFF, TAKES 10-15 MINS TO COOL DOWN WHILE IN SEAT. DAY 2 OF TRIP, HAPPENED AGAIN. STOPPED AT REST AREA, JEANS STUCK TO LEG, EXAM SHOWED RED POPPED BLISTER ON UPPER RIGHT LEG, EXTREMELY PAINFUL.…
Complaint 11120657 · Aug 17, 2018 · 1,123 miles

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