How many brake complaints does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 39 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, which is 13% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 brakes?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2017 Toyota RAV4.

At what mileage do 2017 RAV4 brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2017 RAV4 is 11,525 miles.

Have brake complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2017 RAV4?

Yes. NHTSA data ties the 39 brake complaints for this model year to 8 crashes and 3 injuries.

How does the 2017 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 model years for brake complaints?

The 2017 RAV4's 13% share of brake complaints is lower than 2011 (19%) and 2016 (20%), but higher than 2020 (3%) and 2019 (4%).

2017 Toyota RAV4 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 39 brake complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, 13% of that year's 307 total complaints, tied to 8 crashes and 3 injuries. There is no related recall for this issue. Median mileage at failure is 11,525 miles.

Brakes complaints: 39; 13% of 307
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 11,525 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor with little or no stopping resistance, sometimes ending in a collision.
Some drivers describe the vehicle unexpectedly lurching or accelerating forward while the brake pedal was applied, particularly at low speeds in parking areas.
Several complaints describe uneven or repeated wear on a single brake component that required replacement multiple times while the other three stayed normal.
One owner reported the anti-lock brake system activating on its own during wet-weather driving, causing the vehicle to veer into another lane.
A cracking or crystallized brake disc was noted by one owner along with unusual noise after driving in heavy traffic.

When 2017 Toyota RAV4 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2016, latest Sep 11, 2026.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201039 (10%)
201154 (19%)
201244 (17%)
201325 (10%)
201418 (9%)
201533 (11%)
201647 (20%)
201739 (13%)
201831 (9%)
201938 (4%)
202020 (3%)
202121 (5%)
20228 (6%)
202317 (11%)
202416 (9%)
20257 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 39 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, which is 13% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 brakes?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2017 Toyota RAV4.
At what mileage do 2017 RAV4 brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2017 RAV4 is 11,525 miles.
Have brake complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2017 RAV4?: Yes. NHTSA data ties the 39 brake complaints for this model year to 8 crashes and 3 injuries.
How does the 2017 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 model years for brake complaints?: The 2017 RAV4's 13% share of brake complaints is lower than 2011 (19%) and 2016 (20%), but higher than 2020 (3%) and 2019 (4%).