Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota RAV4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
15
Vehicle Shudder problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

The Power Train problem

While driving on or around 6/5/25, an active recall on my vehicle caused damage to my battery connections causing my vehicle to completely shut off while driving on an highway exit ramp. I almost lost complete control of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

When driving at 25 mph to 40 mph my vehicle starts to shudder. I can hear it as if it is coming up from the under carriage. It doesn't do it all the time but it occurs at least once per week. The shudder occurs when driving on a suburban street going straight down the road.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Toyota RAV4 model year vehicles:



RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations