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2010 Toyota Venza repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 107 repairs.
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2010 Toyota Venza repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota Venza

Engine not specified

Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

62000 mi
Loose door sensor causing dash warning light to randomly appear. Technician tightened up the connections to fix the issue. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Venza in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2021
Jan 2013

25000 mi
Power seats would not move. Fuse blown, but fuse is not accessible easily by anyone but the dealer. Brought it in for second time for same issue. Has to be a short somewhere in the wiring. 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

43400 mi

C $450
oxygen sensor failed 
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States
Jan 2010 - Nov 2013
Oct 2012

52500 mi
Dealer replaced wheel bearing. 
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
Feb 2012

11700 mi
ABS Brake and VSC Light flashing. I took the car to dealer, they replaced Brake Switch Assembly. 1/2 Day work. 
Mar 2013

34000 mi
There is a loud "creaking" sound while the turn signal is engaged. 
Apr 2013

34800 mi
went back to the same dealer, drove with the bodyshop foreman, show him the issue/noise and as one guy suggested to use Toyota part # 84140-0T080 signal assembly to fix this problem. Part is ordered waiting for it to arrive 
Toyota Venza in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

205 mi
Dead Battery, replaced with Toyota 84 month battery 
Toyota Venza in California, United States
May 2010 - Feb 2013
Oct 2010

1000 mi
Turned off seat belt warning chime. Chime rang for 30 seconds while backpack/box in front passenger seat. Nothing wrong, just reprogrammed the computer. 2 hours to complete. 
Feb 2011

3000 mi
The glove box squeaks 
Sep 2011

4000 mi
Glove box squeaks very bad. Had to put two pieces of cardboard in it to shut it up. 
Dec 2011

4000 mi
Two top moldings that are on top of the car for looks, fell off. They are very cheap and are held down by double face tape, Are you serious??? 
Feb 2012

4600 mi
Glovebox rattled, the dealer replaced the entire unit. No more rattle. 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2010

1240 mi
Malfunctioning audio system. 
Dec 2017

75020 mi

C $900
O2 sensor replaced. MAF sensor replaced one week later. 
Jan 2018

75020 mi

C $440
Check engine light indicating a malfunctioning O2 sensor. O2 sensor was ordered and repair was performed the next day. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

89280 mi
Bluetooth microphone found defective. Problem fixed itself later on without intervention 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010

3100 mi

C $80
Roof rails (accessory) Aluminum cover of each was loose so both needed to be glued. 
May 2010

3720 mi

C $1400
Alarm and remote start after-market but installed by the dealer(part of warranty)...did not work properly, repairs were attempted no luck. A new system was installed for both Alarm and remote start. 
Jun 2010

6200 mi

C $40
Front left and right door gaskets do not stick on the door frame at bottom of glass area of both doors. 
Aug 2010

11160 mi

C $80
Realigned rear bumper to fix gap between bumper and rear stop light. 
Sep 2010

9300 mi

C $200
Driver solar visor replaced because was shaking a lot when used. Added multiple times foam around the glove box to eliminate squeaks. Replaced armrest (between the front chairs) it makes cracking sounds. 
Mar 2015

131440 mi

C $615
Rear differential axle seal for AWD system replaced due to leak. REPLACED: 41334B SEAL, OIL (FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT) RH leaked only a little bit, replaced both LH and RH. Expensive job due to labour hours. 
Jan 2017

178560 mi

C $50
Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement SERPENTINE BELT Door sensor wire cut because of wear at the door hinge area Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement 
Jan 2020

223820 mi

C $100
NAPA brakes weared and no warning sound made me awear front pads are gone except when braking car pulled left side, left pad almost gone completely. Exaust coupler front area rusted. Exaust coupler rear area rusted. 
Apr 2021

241180 mi

C $800
SHOCK AND STRUT LF, RF+Links 
Oct 2021

250480 mi

C $250
RR bearing 
Nov 2021

252340 mi

C $300
Muffler replaced because was leaking 
Toyota Venza in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2017
Jul 2014

74200 mi

US $600
replaced right wheel bearing and defective ABS sensor right side 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Oct 2023
Jul 2021

102300 mi

C $1000
Electrical wire broken 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
Mar 2014

37820 mi
driver side, front end bushing replaced 
May 2014

40120 mi
Passenger side bushing arm replaced 
Toyota Venza in Arizona, United States
Mar 2011 - Nov 2018
May 2017

78000 mi

US $350
Severe vibration when braking on steep incline. Back wheel rotors where changed and front rotors will need changing in near future. 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

55800 mi
Rear calipers siezed,rubber boots split ,front needed new pins 
Nov 2015

55800 mi
Oil cooler lines replaced ,existing rubber with rusted out clamps updated to stainless piping 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
Jun 2014

42160 mi

C $606
Our Venza has very serious steering problems. The steering column clicks, whines, and knocks etc... The car has difficulty staying in a straight line and gets thrown off by the slightest road imperfection. Toyota takes no responsibility. 
Jul 2014

43260 mi
Sunroof rattles quite a bit, dealer can't find anything wrong, but the noise persists. We have an ext. warranty, too. 
Aug 2014

44020 mi
Dealership replaced entire steering column, under extended warranty. Still, alignment problems persist, but the steering column doesn't make noise anymore. Dealership replaced entire steering column, under extended warranty. Still, alignment problems persist, but the steering column doesn't make noise anymore. 
Apr 2015

62000 mi
D-VVT-I gear on our Venza made a very loud ticking noise. Dealer sent out recall after us spending $100's of dollar diagnosing and "repairing". We don't have the car anymore as it was totaled. 
Toyota Venza in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

US $260
Abs, traction and awd lights on and off over several days 
Jun 2017

119000 mi

US $850
front and rear brakes front and rear rotors front end alignment 
Dec 2017

125000 mi

US $561
Drivers side rear wheel bearing 
Feb 2018

127000 mi

US $150
eat shield by gas tank required replacing due to rattling. part is very thin and rusted through at the attachment points 
Toyota Venza in Idaho, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
Jul 2010

23000 mi
Replace slipping automatic transmission 
Sep 2010

26700 mi
Reset code,emissions check code. Sunroof leaked water into passenger compartment 
Jun 2011

34500 mi
Replaced right rear strut assembly and subframe bushing. 
Nov 2011

39467 mi
Rattle coming from dash area. Dealer removed centre console and dashboard to fix. repair for clunk from rear of vehicle. dealer replaced right rear strut and subframe bushing. Dealer had the car for 2 weeks. 
Dec 2011

42000 mi
Transmission replaced for the second time due to slipping and shudder. Repair for rear power liftgate not working at times. Dashboard and empty passenger seat rattle. 
Jan 2012

65700 mi
Battery replaced. Rear wiper motor replaced. 
Mar 2012

51000 mi
repair for stability control fault light. sensor replaced. 
Jun 2012

62000 mi
A/c would not come through dash venrt 
Sep 2012

71000 mi
Vibration rumble and slight thunk was noticed in the rear of the Venza while driving at ~40-55 mph. Dealer had removed the entire rear sub assembly and replaced a faulty part (it was a carrier and one bushing). Rattle in the centre portion of dash. There was also a rattle from the passenger seat while unoccupied. 
Dec 2012

86000 mi
Brought Venza to the dealer because of a thunking sound from the right rear corner. They replaced a strut mount, and bushing. Repair lasted for three days now there is a differnt thunk coming from the back. 
Jan 2013

42000 mi
Transmission would not shift past second gear. When vehicle warmed up it would operate normal. Dealer reflashed the transmission operating computer. The next cold day the car was left outside it would not shift past second gear again. Dealer flushed the flud and added an additive. We'll see next cold day if this worked. 
Toyota Venza in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015

80000 mi

US $350
Replace oxygen sensors on each side of the engine. Check brake system warning was displayed 
Jun 2016

95000 mi

US $650
Bad bearing, made noise especially on turns 
Sep 2017

121000 mi
Replaced leaking rear wheel axle seals. 
Jun 2018

135000 mi

US $150
Noise from front of car. Mechanic found broken bolt on Mud shield 
Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

52000 mi

US $100
O2 sensor needed replacing. 
Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2012

47000 mi

US $75
rear sensor bad. My CarMax warranty covered $300 of the repair bill 
Toyota Venza in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2011 - Sep 2017
Sep 2011

13020 mi
Car is showing severe signs of rust on and around rear seat hinges and framing. Dealer suggests having an upholstery shop (coat) affected parts but offers no reasonable solution as to why this would happen or how it can be prevented. 
Toyota Venza in New Brunswick, Canada
Dec 2012 - Nov 2013
Aug 2013

20860 mi

C $65
the heat shield under the gas tank rusted off the car and needed to be replaced 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Venza in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
Oct 2015

43000 mi

US $921
I took car in for normal maintenance and was told that my radiator needed replacement. As they did not have one in stock I had to return at a later date for the work. I was charged for labor,cost for radiotor,coolant,& $36.75 for repair ord. 
Toyota Venza in Missouri, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2022
Mar 2011

8014 mi
Parking Break not holding 
Dec 2011

16000 mi
Parking Break often doesn't hold Rear door hatch now always opening 100%. Random, but seems worse in colder weather. 
Feb 2013

31600 mi
Rear hatch not auto opening all the way when manually opened 
Toyota Venza in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

31300 mi
Brakes slightly soft, required too much pressure to stop the vehicle. Adjusted under warranty. 
Toyota Venza in California, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2011

12000 mi
The drivers side door was delaminating from the panel. 
Dec 2012

20000 mi
Battery was leaking and weak. 
Mar 2016

53000 mi

US $800
Battery died Replaced cracked belt 
Toyota Venza in Illinois, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Jun 2011

23000 mi
leaf caught in cabin air filter / made noise - no charge / warranty 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - May 2014
Feb 2010

620 mi
After driving the car for 3 days after initial pick up, I could not stand the ride - very bouncy or jittery, even on flat roads - to the extent that I felt motion sick and had a sore back. Dealer removed some air from tires which has helped a bit. 
Jan 2013

19100 mi
Paint peeling from front bumper 
May 2014

31000 mi
Apparently the charcoal canister needs to be replaced in the emission system 
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2014

22000 mi
my car has been getting poor mileage the past 2 years. I used one of the best mechanic he did a complete tuneup, which should have done 2 years ago at least 
Jan 2015

21800 mi
adjust the wipers 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Toyota Venza in Illinois, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

52000 mi

US $500
Mouse had previously chewed wires and fixed. Never was reported on car fax and mouse problem continues. They removed and some replaces, wire harnes, seats, rug , headliner and engine bay 
Toyota Venza in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
Apr 2010

4000 mi
radio would not take bluetooth programming and had to be replaced 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Mar 2018
Oct 2016

114700 mi

C $175
noisy wheel bearing 
Oct 2017

140740 mi

C $325
Hole punched in grille Grille replaced 
Toyota Venza in Wisconsin, United States
May 2010 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016

46500 mi

US $50
The driver's side vents were not working properly. Air coming through the vents was always too warm. The driver's side HVAC servo was replaced. 
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

85840 mi

C $400
gas tank heat shield 
Sep 2017

104160 mi

C $60
heat shield replaced 
Dec 2017

111600 mi

C $141
sensor warning lights 
Jun 2018

120900 mi

C $485
ABS sensor 
Toyota Venza in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2018
Aug 2015

90700 mi
The rubber seal on the inside trunk door came out and had to be replaced 
Toyota Venza in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2011 - Oct 2013
Apr 2012

22940 mi
ABS, Brake and Traction lights come on intermittently. It locks it to prevent front changing gears. Temporary solution remove bypass lock beside the gearbox and press the button with screwdriver. Replaced a switch that was part of a recall, fixed ABS problem. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Venza in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2011

11600 mi
Brake switch 

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