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Toyota RAV4 HybridModel year report

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,425miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
32 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 34 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and other or unknown (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,425 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 168 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 50 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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. Applied burn cream and bandaid. Drove to friends, sitting on left cheek. Took pics, went to urgent care. Diagnosis 2nd degree burn. 3/23 dealer inspected seat heater, stated it's designed to shut off at 107 but would put in system incase it happened again, diagnosed operating as designed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11120657, filed 2018-08, 1,123 miles

Brakes: “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 to control the steering. The car continued going through the hill full of large trees. Finally the vehicle only stopped when it crashed into a tree. I had a hard time opening the door to get out of the car because it was wedged against said tree. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045914, filed 2017-11, 3,950 miles

Other or unknown: “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. Vehicle speed about 55mph. Weather was clear and about 40 degrees.”

NHTSA complaint #11173169, filed 2019-01, 42,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,550 and 40,000 miles.

54%0–1015%10–2531%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,425 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201762018201920212023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RAV4 Hybrid · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT343032$2,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 168 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 168 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026303001—38Too new to compareToo new
202557,2852—39—Too new
2023936,0001540—Too new
2022516,2562540—Not enough data
20212235,0001540—Rising
20201353,0005540—Not enough data
2019221,8093540—Rising
20181513,0000532—Rising
2017149,4251532—Not enough data
2016172,0000—32—Stable

All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (RAV4 Hybrid AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 32 mpg combined, 34 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,425 miles and the middle half falls between 2,550 and 40,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.