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2017 Toyota RAV4 MPG

24–32 mpg combined across 5 EPA-rated versions. Best: RAV4 Hybrid AWD (AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 34 city / 30 hwy / 32 combined; lowest: RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD (2.5L 4-cyl, A6) at 24.

Every version

Abbreviations and method

How it compares

• 2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 22.8 mpg over 119 versions; best RAV4 +9.2 (#2).
• 2016: 32 mpg best (no change).
• 2018: 32 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $2,100–$2,800 a year ($700 difference).
• Available as AWD, FWD.
• 2026 model: 43 mpg best (+11).

Safety

321 owner complaints: Electrical System 111, Unknown Or Other 64, Service Brakes 40, Exterior Lighting 32. Crashes 34, fires 24, injuries 30, deaths 2.

Recent owner reports: Electrical System

“Toyota ABS Actuator Accumulator shows problems after a while. Most common on hybrid vehicles. Signs comes up such ABS Malfunction, Pre-Collision Malfunction, Low Braking Power, and lose traction control.”

“This vehicle has twice had the same issue where the sunroof drain lines become clogged or dislocated and the water fills the liner in the front driver and passenger seats resulting in flooding in the compartment and mold damage throughout the interior. the mole spore are transmitted throughout the interior.”

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota Rav4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000 and at the time of a Carfax check, it was discovered that the mileage was 300,000.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

Nearby years

• 2011 · 24 mpg
• 2012 · 24 mpg
• 2016 · 32 mpg
• 2018 · 32 mpg
• 2019 · 40 mpg
• 2020 · 40 mpg

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