With 1 recalls and 300 complaints, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

300

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V7340002023-01-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Toyota RAV4's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 300 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System73

02Unknown Or Other37

03Service Brakes24

04Exterior Lighting23

05Engine10

300 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

24–32mpg combined

22-34city

28-30hwy

$1,350-$1,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

RAV4 Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

32mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

34 city30 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean

RAV4 LE/XLE - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

RAV4 - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

RAV4 AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Toyota RAV4

34States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

3,04712%

TXTexas

2,39410%

FLFlorida

1,7027%

PAPennsylvania

1,1815%

DCWashington DC

1,1315%

NYNew York

9204%

MDMaryland

9044%

ILIllinois

8964%

DEDelaware

8684%

NCNorth Carolina

7523%

GAGeorgia

7083%

COColorado

6903%

MNMinnesota

6663%

NJNew Jersey

6273%

OROregon

6072%

MOMissouri

5992%

WAWashington

5952%

NHNew Hampshire

5872%

AZArizona

5762%

MAMassachusetts

4922%

TN388

RI383

MI352

OH318

WI293

UT273

AL262

OK261

NV260

IN221

KY183

ME156

VT153

VA143

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

Buying a 2017 Toyota RAV4?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2017 Toyota RAV4 a good car to buy?

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Toyota RAV4?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2017 Toyota RAV4. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Toyota RAV4?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $547 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota RAV4?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, based on 300 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.