2017 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, 7% of that year's 307 total complaints. Owners reported issues at a median mileage of 15,000, including 6 crashes and 3 fires, but no related recall is listed.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 23
- 7% of 307
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 15,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Sunroof glass reportedly shattered or exploded while driving at highway speed with no visible impact or damage nearby.
- Rear subframe reportedly cracked, leading to a violent side-to-side jerk that owners said threw the vehicle off the road.
- Liftgate reportedly made a loud grinding noise and would only open a few inches before sticking.
- Smart key fob and driver's door lock reportedly stopped responding, requiring the physical key to lock and unlock the door.
- Seat reportedly slid forward unexpectedly during a rear-end collision, causing the driver's knees to strike the dashboard.
When 2017 Toyota RAV4 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 14, 2017, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Toyota RAV4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 RAV4, which is 7% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2017 RAV4?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 RAV4.
- At what mileage do RAV4 owners report these body issues?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 RAV4 is 15,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 8 injuries associated with the Structure & Body complaints filed for the 2017 RAV4.
- How does 2017 compare to other RAV4 model years for this problem area?
- The 2017 RAV4's 23 Structure & Body complaints (7% share) are lower than years like 2013 (30 complaints, 12% share) and 2019 (103 complaints, 12% share).