2017 Jeep Wrangler vs 2017 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Jeep Wrangler | 2017 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 302 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 206 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,377 mi | 24,736 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 106 |
| Service Brakes | 75 | 36 |
| Engine | 61 | 31 |
| Power Train | 50 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 19 |
| Structure | 19 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 31 |
| Steering | 19 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2017 Jeep Wrangler
2017 Toyota RAV4
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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.