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2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

21

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2017 compare to other Rav4 Hybrid years?

Rav4 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted26 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 20 complaints2019: 22 complaints2020: 15 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 6 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Rav4 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System419%
Visibility & Wipers314%
Brakes210%
Other210%
Speed Control210%
Body & Structure210%
Seats15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Steering15%
Fuel System15%
Engine15%
Seat Belts15%

Does the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V295000Tires & WheelsMay 2, 2017 · 409 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“LDA AUDIO WARNING TOO LOW TO BE HEARD WHEN DRIVING I SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE LOOKING AT A SCREEN INSTEAD OF THE ROAD. SEAT BELT WARNING NOT AUDIBLE”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 6, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET I HEARD A LARGE NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. I PULLED OVER TO LOOK AT THE CAR TO SEE IF IT HAD BEEN SHOT. I SAW NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 0-15 DEGREES F AT THE TIME. LATER WHILE LOOKING OUT MY SECOND STORY WINDOW I NOTICED A SPOT THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 15, 2017

“I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT IN MY CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL (AT ZERO MPH). AS I WAS TRYING TO PUT IT INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND JUMPED INTO THE HILLY WOODS. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN AND I WASN'T ABLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 4, 2017 · crash

“I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT IN MY CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL (AT ZERO MPH). AS I WAS TRYING TO PUT IT INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND JUMPED INTO THE HILLY WOODS. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN AND I WASN'T ABLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 4, 2017 · crash

“JAN 29, 4:45PM, EVERETT WA. SHORTLY AFTER MERGING ONTO SOUTHBOUND I-5 FROM 526 THERE WAS A SINGLE LOUD EXPLODING NOISE FOLLOWED BY THE SOUND OF GLASS PIECES. THE SHADE GUARD WAS CLOSED. OPENING SHADE GUARD SHOWED THAT SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED LEAVING JAGGED GLASS AROUND THE EDGE TILTING UPWARDS.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 29, 2019

2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2017 Rav4 Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), visibility & wipers (3 complaints), body & structure (2 complaints).

Does the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

How safe is the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.