Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 74 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 35 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 8% |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 8% |
| Engine | 11 | 4% |
| Air bags | 10 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3% |
| Structure | 8 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 3% |
| Power train | 7 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 85
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair, the dealer refused to
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The conta
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while the contact's granddaughter was driving, smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact's daughter drove the vehicle to a nearby fire station. The c
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contac
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
Seat belt lap buckle won't lock into the housing unit. Obviously a safety issue. Toyota told me I'm responsible to pay for the repairs . I believe Toyota has a potential recall issues here. How many people have to die b
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
| Reliability | 78 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 82 | excellent |
| Maintenance | 84 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 80 | excellent |
| Performance | 60 | average |
| Efficiency | 55 | average |
| Safety | 93 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and electrical system is the most reported area with 74 of them (25%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 78/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density, adjusted for how many were sold so a popular model is not penalised for having more owners.
AVOIR scores its longevity 82/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2017 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 78/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.