2017 Toyota RAV4 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
32
complaints reporting a crash
24
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 22 report injuries (28 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Toyota RAV4 vehicles were involved in 160 fatal crashes with 72 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskCertain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray… · Nov 1, 2023
- Crash riskLoad carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect · Jun 28, 2019
- Crash riskSpare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on… · May 2, 2017