Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

The Warnings problem

I have a 2017 Rav4 hybrid xle that I bought brand new. I have done all schedule maintenance on it. I was driving to an appointment on 15 November 2023 and the vehicle all the sudden jerked violently side to side throwing me off the road.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving the vehicle on an uphill stretch of highway with cruise control set at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly slowed down without warning. A distinct clunk was heard at the same moment.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Pcs brake has enormously engaged twice. 1. Small branch fell off tree on a dirt road. Brakes engaged and should not have and almost caused vehicle to slide off a 1000 foot cliff. 2. Auto braked with my dog was in car and broke dogs' leg and cost a 2,000 dollar vet bill.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Toyota RAV4 model year vehicles:



RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations