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2011 Toyota Venza repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 84 repairs.
2011 Toyota Venza repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Toyota Venza
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| Toyota Venza in Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201119220 mi | A/C system not working. Dealer replace A/C component. passenger seat rattles when empty Replace battery Several dash rattles and sunroof leaking water on the headliner. Small amount of engine antifreeze was found leaking during routine oil change. Repair took 7 days due to part availability. | ||
| Feb 201229180 mi | transmission slipping in between gears. very noticeable going up hills | ||
| May 201235720 mi | A/C system repaired, was not blowing cold air and required a replacement part | ||
| Jun 201238440 mi | Rattle from centre of dashboard. Panoramic sunroof rattle and leaking water. Nav system quit working. Dealer reflashed system. | ||
| Aug 201241840 mi | Rattle coming from centre of dashboard/glovebox area. Dash lights have flickeed on a few occasions. | ||
| Sep 201245880 mi | Whirring sound from front of car, would go away with slight corrections in steering input. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 201351320 mi | moisture buildup inside left headlamp. | ||
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018148734 miUS $1300 | alternator noise after 1500 rpm. This dealer said alternator need to be replaced and T-SB-0055-12 (Charging System Inoperative) does not apply. But I disagree. We had to replace battery 3 times in 2 years. This dealer did not even perform the diagnostic written in this TSB. Updated pulley assembly that was mentioned in TSB could have solved the problem. But I guess they wanted to make it bigger repair for profit. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201222000 mi | Paint was peeling off from the edge of the rear bumper. The bumper was repainted at least 4 times because the paint colors did not match the original paint color. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201219840 mi | Rattles and squeaks - replaced glove box and center console armrest | ||
| Apr 201888040 miC $180 | Battery not providing rated cold cracking amperage. Needed to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2022120900 miC $100 | Heat shield in exhaust system came loose; needed to be either removed or repaired. I chose removal, realizing that I will not be able to safely park a hot car on long dry grass. | ||
| Toyota Venza in California, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201776000 miUS $50 | broken sun visor | ||
| Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201834100 miC $1000 | water pump failed on low mileage vehicle. previous complaints to Toyota about engine noise could not be found. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Alberta, Canada Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 2021162440 miC $1000 | Strut replacement | ||
| Toyota Venza in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 20115580 mi | Back seat not folding down due to cable disconnect or design error. | ||
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Toyota Venza in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Mar 201329140 mi | Vehicle battery goes dead if left in the garage unused for longer than three days. Toyota replaced the battery for a third time. Vehicle has a humming or groaning noise at highway speeds. Very noticeable above 120kmh Moisture building inside the right headlamp. Dealer replaced the headlamp unit under warranty. | ||
| May 201332860 mi | Rattle in dash area. Repair seems to be successful. | ||
| Jun 201337200 mi | NAV screen blacked out. Dealer rebooted system but the problem returned the next day. Dealer replaced the Nav unit. | ||
| Jul 201338000 mi | Leak at rear from sunroof during a recent rainstorm. Dealer repaired faulty drain tube and seal | ||
| Oct 201343760 mi | A bunch of warning lights came on. VSC/ABS/all wheel drive and a parking brake warming. Dealer replaced a wheel speed abs sensor and reset the computer. Trouble lights are now off. | ||
| Jan 201451460 mi | Bad rattle from front corner of dash Check engine light on, vehicle seems to be using much more fuel lately. | ||
| Apr 201459660 mi | Had a clunking sound over bumps. Dealer replaced both front struts. Check engine light on again, dealer reset system, light returned a few days later. will be going in again. | ||
| Jun 201469440 mi | Rattle from passenger seat when unoccupied. Vehicle had what feels like a driveline vibration or humming at highway speeds. Had a tire shop balance all tires and rims prior to dealership visit with no success. Left front wheel bearing hub replaced. | ||
| Aug 201472140 miC $1970 | Strange noise when turning off the venza during a recent trip to Arizona. Took it to a local dealer, diagnosis faulty water pump. Dealer was overbooked so we took it to a recommended independent shop. | ||
| Mar 201581840 miC $1678 | Water pump replacement | ||
| Aug 201591140 mi | Felt vibration in the steering wheel, intermittent and thought it was a ABS activation. Turned out the A/C compressor was bad. Dealer replaced the compressor. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Arizona, United States May 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201419000 miUS $149 | Heater/AC Fan was malfunctioning, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201635000 mi | they did not resolve the issue. Coming down a steep hill without stopping completely, stepping on the gas to accelerate making a left or a right turn, the engine rpm goes up and the transmission it takes 2-3 seconds before it engages. | ||
| Apr 201635300 mi | they did not resolve the issue. Coming down a steep hill without stopping completely, stepping on the gas to accelerate making a left or a right turn, the engine rpm goes up and the transmission it takes 2-3 seconds before it engages. | ||
| Toyota Venza in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20127120 mi | Rattle on left dash near speaker - not fixed apparently! Also loose tail pipe Right Rear I contnue to have rattle in/on the dash. This time they took it right off to find source. They couldn't but re-installed dash with some kind of tape underneath. The rattle is improved but I can still hear it occasionally on rougher pavement | ||
| Mar 202239060 miC $1200 | Front Calipers had to be replaced, apparently because of rust damage. New ones now look rusty too! Got some coverage to reduce cost of repair. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Quebec, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201578120 miC $156 | We have not done the repairs as yet as it will cost around $1100. There is a rattling sound coming from the steering column. I reported this problem when I first purchased the car but the weren't able to hear it. Leak in rear axle, will cost approximately $250 to fix problem | ||
| Toyota Venza in Quebec, Canada Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201881220 miC $1700 | A lot of vibration when the vehicule deceleration about 50 km/h or less. They have changed the front parts of drive shaft unit. All universal bearings was jammed inside and it is not replacable. only by new parts. The garage had rebuilt the parts. Then they have replaced the oil seal for the rear transfer case for right side. | ||
| Jul 201884940 miC $650 | Universal joint at the back | ||
| Toyota Venza in Quebec, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201324180 mi | Dashboard squeak. Right side back seat jammed down. | ||
| Mar 201424800 mi | Rattle | ||
| Sep 201537200 miC $50 | Protective heat shield over exhaust pipe. | ||
| Oct 201537700 miC $160 | Gaz door cable broken | ||
| Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 20111860 mi | Car wouldn't start, would turn over multiple times and fail. Repeated process and eventually car would start. Check ABS & VSC lights came on. Dealer found no problems with systems but battery was weak. Replacing battery fixed the problem | ||
| Mar 20127440 mi | window rattle present - regulator broken - part not in stock - have to make another visit to dealer. glove box rattle present - fixed by adding padding around area dealer found rattle in console - fixed by adding padding to area | ||
| May 201321700 mi | The LCD monitor stopped working. diagnosed and to be replaced under warranty. Part is on order, will have to go back in to replace. Water is leaking onto the inside of the rear gate glass panel. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 201331600 miUS $135 | My battery died after I sat in the car for 1/2 hour on the phone. AAA came and said it was a very basic battery and they sold me a better one with more amps. The service man fixed it on the spot. It took all of 15 min for them to fix it. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201113640 mi | Cracked for light lens, replaced on warranty not caused by rocks etc. | ||
| Aug 201224960 mi | Clunking in rear when going over rough spots in road. Replaced one strut which did not help. Service manager says he knows what problem is and tech did not check with him. Have to take back when have time. All on warranty. | ||
| Nov 201229500 mi | Had to replace carrier bearing. Clunking gone | ||
| Aug 201781220 miC $135 | Replace passenger side HID headlight | ||
| Nov 201783080 miC $1465 | Replace heating element in drivers seat replace rear washer motor | ||
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201425200 mi | Right rear window sleeve not properly installed. Always noticed this, but didn't bother fixing it earlier because I don't use it much. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2018121000 miUS $800 | I was told by the dealer when the car was in for oil change that the brakes needed replacing and the tires, also | ||
| Toyota Venza in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Sep 201440000 miUS $50 | Sun Visors failed - would no longer stay up. Replaced using an extended warranty - $50 deductible. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Alabama, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 201331000 mi | Car failed to recognize key fob three times in one day. As a result wouldn't start. Light on dash with key and exclamation point came up. Waited a while and tried again it started. Toyota couldn't figure anything out. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 20116496 mi | power outlet for gps and cell phone didn't work due to blown fuse. power outlet for gps and cell phone didn't work due to blown fuse. | ||
| Nov 201216720 mi | top molding was coming loose. Dealer ordered new one and replaced it. | ||
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201232860 mi | Sealing gasket for the panoramic sunroof causing rattles and wind noise. Found to be broken and replaced under warranty. Replaced under warranty. Sealing gasket for the panoramic sunroof causing rattles and wind noise. Found to be broken and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201783700 miC $200 | Rattle | ||
| Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 2016148800 miC $70 | Leakage coming from rear axle area | ||
| Dec 2016159960 mi | Rear transfer u-joint and rear wheel assemblies diagnosed with an estimated cost of $5000. So we traded in the car and leased a new vehicle. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201232940 mi | AWD and Check Engine lights came on after a short stop for coffee. Diagnostics was run (faulty O2 sensor), warning lights reset. Sensor will have to be replaced, but was not ordered as I took it to an out-of-town dealer. | ||
| Feb 20124340 mi | Replaced O2 sensor that had been ordered on trip to dealer in January. | ||
| Mar 20124960 mi | After first O2 sensor had been replaced, the other one failed. Went to dealer for diagnostic, part on order. O2 sensor | ||
| Sep 201637820 miC $1800 | Carbon canister failed. Took to other repair shop first, but ultimately had to take to dealer to get fixed. | ||
| Toyota Venza in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201550000 mi | Replaced battery | ||
| Feb 201869000 miUS $100 | New pads on front, rotors and pads on back Drive belt | ||
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