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Toyota Venza repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (6%)

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Toyota Venza suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

2000 mi 4 wheel alignment was needed 

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2013 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

115000 mi Metal crinkling noise was heard during acceleration and deceleration. Inspection found bolts had become loose over time. Dealer cranked down bolts to spec. 
97000 mi

US $587
replaced all four strut assemblies 

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2013 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

69000 mi New seals, previously had to replace entire rear suspension but salvaged wheel bearings and seals 

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2013 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

46000 mi

US $500
ClunkIing noise in rear. Found bushing bad in right rear knuckle/support,replaced assembly. 

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2011 Toyota Venza

Engine not specified

45880 mi Whirring sound from front of car, would go away with slight corrections in steering input. Replaced wheel bearing. 

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2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

24800 mi Rattle 
24960 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. 
29500 mi Had to replace carrier bearing. Clunking gone 
59660 mi Had a clunking sound over bumps. Dealer replaced both front struts.  
69440 mi 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. 
162440 mi

C $1000
Strut replacement 
78120 mi

C $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. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

52500 mi Dealer replaced wheel bearing. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

125000 mi

US $561
Drivers side rear wheel bearing 
178560 mi

C $50
Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement 
241180 mi

C $800
SHOCK AND STRUT LF, RF+Links 
250480 mi

C $250
RR bearing 
37820 mi driver side, front end bushing replaced 
40120 mi Passenger side bushing arm replaced 
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. 
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. 
95000 mi

US $650
Bad bearing, made noise especially on turns 
34500 mi Replaced right rear strut assembly and subframe bushing. 
39467 mi repair for clunk from rear of vehicle. dealer replaced right rear strut and subframe bushing. Dealer had the car for 2 weeks. 
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). 
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. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

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. 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

114700 mi

C $175
noisy wheel bearing 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

93700 mi

US $350
Bad left front wheel bearing. Also, had to have a bolt replaced that dealer apparently omitted replacing when doing brake light switch recall work.Not sure if any relationship between missing bolt and bad wheel bearing. 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

95300 mi Needed new bushings. 
76000 mi

US $500
Leaking boot 
32000 mi

US $1500
Rattle from steering wheel area when driving over bumps at low speed. Steering column replaced. Column assy, bolt, steering lock & labor ~ $1500. Car w/ 32K miles but out of basic warranty. However, I had purchased 100K extended warranty. 
113000 mi

US $630
Right Rear strut broke so replaced both sides. 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

21000 mi Clunking in steering colum - new steering column installed and problem resolved Rattle in steering column - new parts installed under warranty 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

31500 mi Steering rack movement, rack replaced. Problem fixed. 

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