2017 Buick Envision vs 2017 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Buick Envision | 2017 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 302 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,045 | 206 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 24,736 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Envision | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 106 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 36 |
| Engine | 11 | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 31 |
| Power Train | 10 | 16 |
| Structure | 3 | 18 |
| Steering | 8 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 8 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 13 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
2017 Buick Envision
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.