2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

34 City / 30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

194

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Nick T

It has lane assist and also crash impact alert

Great, reliable, and works perfect. Fuel economy isn't as good as I thought it would be but everything else is perfect. Great for both long and short trips with the family and trunk of the SUV is larger than I anticipated. Overall this car is great I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for mid-size SUV

Jacki B

I feel confident in this reliable car.

I adore my RAV4. It is exactly what I wanted. I love that it is a small SUV, but it doesn't seem too small. I am able to handle the car in the snow and feel comfortable as well. I love being off the ground, just a little higher than everyone else. I know that Toyota is very reliable and I need that right now in my life.

Lucas M

Got 4 wheels, they all drive. Has 4 doors a motor a windshield.

Really like the vehicle. Great gas mileage. Safe and reliable. Got a good deal on a lease. I do have to be mindful of mileage as leased but all in all I am happy with the Toyota rav4. I like the new models much better than older versions of the rav4.

Melodie S

Love my 2017 rav4 hybrid!

The rav4 hybrid is very comfortable to drive. This is my first hybrid vehicle and I really like how much gas I save. I did have to adjust to how the car brakes because hybrids use their battery before the regular breaks so I thought I was slipping at first. Overall great car!

Eric F

Great compact SUV with good style. And great gas mileage.

Super reliable, comfortable and gets good gas mileage. I have found my rav4 hybrid to be a great vehicle. I am extremely pleased that I leased this vehicle. I think the storage is good. I like the internal styling of the rav4. I like the front end on the new models.

Darell G

Great car to own, would by this car again. Fun to drive.

I have not had any problems, it is a great car to drive it is easy on gas and has always been there when I need it to be. I would recommend it to anybody that is thinking of buying a new car. It drives very easy and is good in the winter months it holds the road well in all conditions.

Cristina W

Gas saving, comfortable, smooth ride.

Very comfortable, feels safe, very spacious, and smooth drive. The gas has been great. The sunroof is great for evening drives. I really appreciate the o% Apr. I recently took it on a road trip and was pleasantly pleased with how well the mileage was for a crossover.

Vicky R

Amazing Toyota rav4 XLE love it.

Very reliable and amazing quality, heats up very quickly and even has heated seats. My boyfriend and I both love it and would not trade it ever. One of the feature I love is the bird's eye view camera it helps with many things including parking, as well as the rear view camera as well.

Negative Owner Reviews

Wendy F

Needed a longer test drive period.

This car was so uncomfortable for a full year after buying. In less than 3 years I have had to replace both headlights and something in the engine. I wish that the back seats went completely flat when folded over. I also wish it had better storage compartments.

Prasad P

Just okay vehicle in the hybrid version.

It has a good mileage on it but lack of lot of technical features like it does not come with default android play option which limit lot of options for me. Also the mileage is quite on and off, it will give good mileage few times and less mileage a lot of times.

Patrick J

Great gas mileage. Easy to drive. . Not the best shape and form.

The vehicle is a little light and therefore if feel the road a little more. I do not love the form factory but the newer models have approved the look. The interior is ok but nothing special. The screen does not always connect up to my phone and voice does not connect.

Karen H

Rav4 is not fun to drive or ride in.

The rav4 is not fun to drive at all. It dances all over the road as if the wind is always blowing even when it is not. It is also very uncomfortable to sit in. I have tried every position the seat will do and it is still uncomfortable. It is a nice-enough looking car -- that is the good thing I can think of about it.

Lee B

Good but could be better!

This car drives very smooth, and it has a lot of great safety features. It also is great on gas. But, the display looks outdated, the front seats are not power adjustable, and the dash display does not tell you tire air pressure. There also are not vents in the back seats, and the hybrid's battery makes the trunk angled.

Kris S

Driving the rav4 hybrid review.

It is really reliable. Excellent on gas. Performance is great. Haven't experienced too many problems after driving it these last 3 years. I eyed it had leather seats, but it's alright. Maintenance is also inexpensive. I have a pretty good warranty as well.

Joe K

2017 toyota rav4 hybrid limited is a decent car but has brake squeaking.

Has brake issues. Had to bring it in twice for brake issues in 6 months after purchasing. I do like the fact it is a hybrid. Gas mileage is good and performance is good. I do like the seat warmers in the car. The technology in the car is great especially the aerial camera.

Sarah E

Reliable car, would recommend.

Average comfort, lots of road noise, no heated seats, but drives smoothly and is reliable. Navigation system works well, would like more parking assistance features and blind spot alerts. Overall, it is a nice car and I would recommend it, even though the gas mileage could be a bit better.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

LE Plus Hybrid

194 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats

XLE Hybrid

194 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats

SE Hybrid

194 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats

Limited Hybrid

194 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats

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2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner Reviews

4.66

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Mark O on June 25, 2021

Great product & warranty support.

Love that Toyota has rectified a rear liftgate problem that occurred when utilizing the automatic key fob/and button. When pushed, the hydraulic support broke off and failed while damaging the trim and roof of my vehicle. It happened at 22k miles and Toyota fully covered it. Included a rental car too!!

Sonny T on June 22, 2021

Rav4 is a great choice, perfect for everyone.

The car has a very quiet engine and is able to pick up speed very comfortably. It has a lot of amazing safety features such as blind spot monitoring and a backup camera. It also has dual climate control, which is amazing. Overall, a great vehicle and a comfortable ride.

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Pros from Owners

Dena D.

It's extremely safe, it gets good gas mileage, it's easy to drive. It holds up well in very bad wrecks, it's got a good safety record. Its comfortable to ride in. It has good technology to keep you safe.

Mike A.

The RAV4 Hybrid gets great gas mileage for the roominess it provides. I can fit my 10' kayak inside with the passenger seat folded. I am 6.7' And have plenty of headroom and visibility is also excellent.

Alan D.

I like the selection of colors. The Rav4 hybrid takes regular gas instead of premium. The Toyota RAV4 gets better mileage in city than on highway. The controls for the heat and audio system are very well designed and easy to access while seated in the car, even with a seat belt on.

Cons from Owners

Dena D.

I haven't found any cons in this vehicle yet. It does sit up higher and you can see further down the road in it. The heads up display is good. It would be nice if the car had heated leather seats tho.

Mike A.

One shortcoming of a hybrid vehicle is that the rear wheels are driven by the electric motor only. This makes it impossible to lock the drivetrain into 4-wheel drive mode. So I would not recommend the hybrid system if you do any trail driving.

Alan D.

The seat belts buckles in the back seat are a little hard to use - the middle one - when there are 3 adults seated in the back seat. I have not figured out how to unlock all of the door locks with my remote. I like to get into the front and back door on the drivers side.

Ranks #6 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Ranks #20 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a combined MPG of 43 which ranks it #20 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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34 MPG

Is The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid A Good Car?

Yes. The Toyota rav4 is a good vehicle that we can trust and rely on whenever we need to go to places. It has not disappoint us so far.

L E.

Very sleek and comfortable. It's a flexible vehicle that does well with gas use and it can even go on an empty for a bit in case of emergency.

Antoine M.

Yes. It is comfortable, good on gas, looks nice. The features on the dash are easy to see and use. We have had this vehicle for about 18 months.

Angela S.

Yes, a very good vehicle. Drives well, lots of good interior features. Great nav system, spacious, helpful sensors for parking, rear view, and lane departure

Kayla M.

Yes, I love my RAv4 Hybrid more than any of my past cars! it is spacious, comfortable, stylish... love it!!

Zach E.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Yes, it is reliable. So far, we only have a brake problem but we will be going to the mechanic shop to get it fixed soon. But we avoid letting the car travel to far places for now.

L E.

Very reliable and the only problem I have is when I'm going around abrupt corners, the top is heavy so if you are reckless then the car could topple over.

Eileen H.

It does not have a blind spot sensor. It always starts and stops. The windshield is easily cleaned and the back hatch has a little hesitance in opening sometimes.

Bailey M.

So far, no problems. Very reliable and gives great gas mileage. Easy to maintain and good service at the dealership

Helen H.

It so far hasn't had any problems. I didn't love the tires that came on the car from the factory, but that is it so far.

Vivian L.

Is The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid A Good Value?

It costs around $26,000 which is pretty pricey, but it is worth it since it is in good working condition.

L E.

Mine is a lease and I pay approximately $450/month which I feel is somewhat high considering some of the recent ads on tv.

Kyle L.

With the features we added, about $27,000. Seems like a very good value considering how reliable of a car it has been so far

Charles F.

It was pretty pricey for the sticker amount, but I had a lot of incentives and savings before my down payment that made it well worth the final price.

El J.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Ranks #6 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

Ranks #20 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

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