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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%)

Chart based on 289 repairs.
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Toyota Venza engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

44640 mi

C $950
Evap cannister had to be replaced likely because the gas station attendant overfilled my gas tank which caused gas to flow directly into the evap cannister. Lesson learned as I no longer allow anyone else to fill up the car. This can happen to any make or model if you have a moron gassing up your car. 

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2013 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $50
Oil pan leaking. Gasket replaced. 

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2013 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

72540 mi

C $299
LOF (full synthetic) + replace worn serpentine belt 
14000 mi Noise in engine by water pump new pump 
28000 mi Noise at idle 
71300 mi

C $200
Replaced O2 sensor 

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2012 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

11087 mi Check engine code reset for o2 sensor circut voltage. 

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2011 Toyota Venza

Engine not specified

19220 mi Small amount of engine antifreeze was found leaking during routine oil change. Repair took 7 days due to part availability. 

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2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

34100 mi

C $1000
water pump failed on low mileage vehicle. previous complaints to Toyota about engine noise could not be found. 
120900 mi

C $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. 

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2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

51460 mi Check engine light on, vehicle seems to be using much more fuel lately. 
59660 mi Check engine light on again, dealer reset system, light returned a few days later. will be going in again. 
72140 mi

C $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. 
81840 mi

C $1678
Water pump replacement 
37200 mi

C $50
Protective heat shield over exhaust pipe. 

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2011 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

83700 mi

C $200
Rattle 
17440 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. 
4340 mi Replaced O2 sensor that had been ordered on trip to dealer in January. 
4960 mi After first O2 sensor had been replaced, the other one failed. Went to dealer for diagnostic, part on order. O2 sensor 
37820 mi

C $1800
Carbon canister failed. Took to other repair shop first, but ultimately had to take to dealer to get fixed. 
69000 mi

US $100
Drive belt 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

43400 mi

C $450
oxygen sensor failed 
75020 mi

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

26700 mi Reset code,emissions check code. 
102300 mi

C $1000
Electrical wire broken 
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 
20860 mi

C $65
the heat shield under the gas tank rusted off the car and needed to be replaced 
85000 mi

US $100
O2 sensor needed replacing. 
80000 mi

US $350
Replace oxygen sensors on each side of the engine. Check brake system warning was displayed 
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. 
55800 mi Oil cooler lines replaced ,existing rubber with rusted out clamps updated to stainless piping 
178560 mi

C $100
SERPENTINE BELT 
223820 mi

C $100
Exaust coupler front area rusted. Exaust coupler rear area rusted. 
252340 mi

C $300
Muffler replaced because was leaking 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

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. 
31000 mi Apparently the charcoal canister needs to be replaced in the emission system 
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 
53000 mi

US $800
Replaced cracked belt 

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2010 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

85840 mi

C $400
gas tank heat shield 
104160 mi

C $60
heat shield replaced 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

52700 mi Some sort of oil valve replaced. 
163000 mi Abrupt and effusive oil leak caused by leaking engine oil cooler pipe 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

80500 mi

US $80
Check engine as well as the majority of indicators became illuminated all at once. Dealer said it was nothing and should go off in approx 50 mi - They did not - went to dealer they shut it off. 
77000 mi Cause of nuisance indicators illuminating was a defective sensor 
108000 mi

US $250
Radiator replacement. 
178000 mi

US $300
Oxygen sensor went bad. 
60000 mi

US $100
60,000 mile routine maintenance. Replace original battery. Repair rusted heat shield by gas tank. 

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2009 Toyota Venza 4dr SUV

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

82000 mi

US $1100
Radiator hose leak 
18000 mi Knock in engine when cold.Repairman called today an ask to keep car another day as they could not find problem. This is fourth trip with this problem. 
20000 mi Bought back for knock in engine when cold. 
85000 mi

US $50
Reported oil leak between engine and trans housing. Dealer replaced rear main seal under CPO extended warranty. 
112000 mi During routine oil change, noticed oil dripping at mating between engine and transmission. Rear main seal again? Monitoring. 
112251 mi It appears that the rear main seal is leaking again. Oil dripping lightly from vent hole between engine and transaxle. Last main seal lasted over 80,000 miles and 7 years. This one failing at approximately 20k and 2 years. Put cardboard on garage floor and will monitor. 

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