general problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Two problems related to seats have been reported for the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2017 RAV4.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2024

I would like to report my safety concerns from the crash accident. Feb. 14 Wednesday I drove my wife’s car 2017 Toyota Rav4 xle. On intersection l stop completely on red stop lights. L was first, had no car up front of me. Than from behind other car Ford focus fit me with a full speed 45. I was only in the car. On the hit my seat slid forward causing my knees to hit the dashboard. Then the seat flattened causing me to fall backward. Also the cover of moonroof got opened. While lying back on flat seat l saw sky. I was able to self extricate. L was in shock from what just happened. 3 hours after the accident l had gradual onset neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, and a generalized headache. After 5 hours l went to er on same day , than again er next Monday , than l saw my primary care doctor a week later-next Wednesday. Now if l will have a child in baby seat or teenager or adult seating behind driver , for sure they will get hurt badly or injured or killed. I have reported this situation to Toyota hq. They responded that this accident will be under investigation. P. S. Takata airbags did not blow out.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2019

Traveling on a trip using drivers heated seat. It got too hot. I turned it off. Got to hotel, checked in settled in for night. Woke up to 3 burns on upper back lower back and upper leg. 3am blisters popped with excruciating pain. Went to doctor, she stated 1-burn 2-3rd degree, 1 burn 2nd degree, 1 burn 1st degree.


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