2017 Toyota RAV4 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Toyota RAV4, 4% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was bought new on june 24, 2017. It had two times serious gas leakages. 4/29/2019, 1st. Time, mileage was 9,967, I paid $837.72, for replacing the 'charcoal canister' and I was told it's not under Toyota factory warranty by Toyota dealership & headquarters center in dallas, tx. 7/01/2019, 2nd. Time gas leakage, mileage was 10,691, my car was towed to the same Toyota service for the same gas leakage issue again... Finally, Toyota replaced 'charcoal canister' for the 2nd. Time, and other system associated with the gas leakage with no charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395334, filed 2021-02, 9,978 miles“The 2017 RAV4 that I own began having fuel system problems in july of 2017. The car would stall when it came to a stop or it would stall sometimes while driving and the interior of the car would then smell of gasoline. I've taken the car to the local Toyota dealer 3 times to try and resolve the issue. First the dealer cleaned the fuel injectors and throttle body and a few weeks later the problem returned. On the second visit to the dealer I was informed that there was fuel in the charcoal canister. The canister was replace and less than a month later the problem returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395988, filed 2021-02, 43,000 miles“When starting and pulling away from a stop light and turning, the car suddenly stalled in a suburban setting. No hybrid battery power or gas power was available. All dash board lights came on. This was sudden and there was no hesitation on acceleration or indications of problems prior. In traffic, had to put the car in park and restart it. Worked ok after that. The car has 29,000 miles and is serviced regularly.”
NHTSA complaint #11342773, filed 2020-08, 29,000 miles“From a stop or slow move, sometimes when I have to pull ahead quickly, as to go before an oncoming car, the engine will lose power and not accelerate as intended.”
NHTSA complaint #11389554, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles“I was driving in the free way, my 2017 Rav4 started shaking and then stopped. I looked at my dash board it says: Charging System Malfunction . I confirmed that I have 1/4 tank of fuel (reading the gauge). I had my car towed to a mechanic. Troubleshot it, found out that car was out of fuel but the fuel gauge said: 1/4 tank of fuel left. Reported the problem to Toyota. I was told they recalled other Rav 4's , different years but not the 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11622232, filed 2024-10Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 11 | 7% |
| 2022 | 10 | 7% |
| 2021 | 24 | 6% |
| 2020 | 90 | 14% |
| 2019 | 269 | 30% |
| 2018 | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 | 13 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 4% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 22 | 2% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota RAV4
108 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota RAV4
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.
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