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2017 Toyota RAV4 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Electrical
98
Other
49
Brakes
27
Lights
27
Airbags
17
Engine
15
Powertrain
14
Steering
12
Structure
8
Speed Control
8
Visibility
8
Suspension
4
Wheels
4
Seats
3
Tires
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle sh...
Jan 10, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAll wheel drive disengages while driving. It has disengaged several times while driving up a steep h...
Apr 29, 2024POWER TRAINVehicle has less than 50,000 miles. We purchased this vehicle new. Both inner CV Axles are leaking g...
Nov 26, 2022POWER TRAINVehicle suddenly started to develop shuddering episodes that lasted 2-3 seconds, while driving at lo...
Jun 16, 2022POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMla transmisión de mi vehículo presenta ruidos extraños y ala ves se escucha un zumbido qué es bien m...
Oct 4, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle started...
Jul 28, 2021POWER TRAINWhile driving around 70-75 mph, I took my foot off gas pedal to coast, the "EV" light came on and of...
May 31, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINERecurring Problems with AWD Malfunction, Engine Light On. Contacted Toyota two month ago, No reply f...
Aug 1, 2020POWER TRAINVEHICLE ONCE STATIONERY PUT BACK IN DRIVE AND TRY GOING AHEAD MAKES A NOISE FROM THE FRONT RIGHT CV ...
May 28, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERPLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE T...
May 1, 2020POWER TRAINWHEN DRIVING AT 25 MPH TO 40 MPH MY VEHICLE STARTS TO SHUDDER. I CAN HEAR IT AS IF IT IS COMING UP F...
Nov 13, 2019POWER TRAIN2017 TOYOTA RAV4 TRANSMISSION GIVES UP AT 100K MILES.THE TOYOTA DEALER ASK ME TO $6000 FOR REPAIR.
Feb 1, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPOWER TRANSMISSION, SAFETY ISSUE, THE POWER TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT IN A TIMELY MANNER TO PROPER...
Jan 30, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE TRANSMISSION, IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY IN EVEN MILDLY COLD WEATHER. HAD THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS, A...

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