

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%)
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (56%)
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Toyota Venza in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20212000 mi | TPMS system issues, will not stabilize, required new d/l of vehicle firmware 4 wheel alignment was needed |
Toyota Venza in Washington, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202114000 mi | Hydraulics for trunk liftgate replaced. |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202244640 miC $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. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201513000 miUS $160 | Apparently the A/C has to be flushed out on this model every once in awhile in order to prevent this mold/mildew smell...according to the dealer this is a regular maintenance item and costs about $160...seems like a rip off to me! |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2020 | |||
Jun 201852000 miUS $100 | Starter solenoid clattered when trying to start. Engine did not turn over. Replaced 4 year old battery. Works good now. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in North Carolina, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201612000 mi | Battery would no longer hold a charge. Replace under manufacturer's warranty. |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Ohio, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2021 | |||
May 2021100000 miUS $800 | Replaced front rotors, calipers and pads due to a sticky caliper |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
Sep 202197000 miUS $587 | replaced all four strut assemblies |
Toyota Venza in California, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2022 | |||
Aug 201764000 miUS $50 | Driver side CV joint boot was ripped off and the joint needed replacement. Toyota covered most of the cost under warranty. Oil pan leaking. Gasket replaced. | ||
Apr 2022115000 mi | Metal crinkling noise was heard during acceleration and deceleration. Inspection found bolts had become loose over time. Dealer cranked down bolts to spec. |
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Nov 20139300 mi | The rear lift gate motor made a creaking sound whenever it was operated. The motor was replaced and the problem seems to have been resolved. | ||
Apr 201530700 mi | The rear panel, inside the lift gate, was loose and rattled endlessly. It was first 'packed' with some buffer material, but the rattles continued. The entire panel had to be replaced so that the 'fit and finish' were as intended...quiet. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 201310000 mi | Left rear exhaust tip needed adjustment was uneven lower than right side. | ||
Mar 201414000 mi | Noise in engine by water pump new pump | ||
Mar 201528000 mi | Noise at idle |
Toyota Venza in Maryland, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201533000 miUS $2500 | Radio stopped working. |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Sep 201522320 mi | Glove box was misaligned and damper stopped working. Dealer fixed for free, it is fine now. It was damaged when the cabin air filter was replaced. |
Toyota Venza in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 202298000 miUS $300 | Brake and rotors |
Toyota Venza in Oregon, United States May 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 202280000 mi | SBS Warning Light remained on |
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
May 201413700 mi | Passenger front window delaminated. Window was replaced under warranty. |
Toyota Venza in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2020 - Apr 2022 | |||
Oct 202171300 miC $200 | Replaced O2 sensor |
Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 201769000 mi | New seals, previously had to replace entire rear suspension but salvaged wheel bearings and seals |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201872540 miC $299 | LOF (full synthetic) + replace worn serpentine belt |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Ohio, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 201678200 miUS $1900 | Axle worn and needed replacement |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jul 201725000 miUS $250 | Replaced pads and rotors front and rear |
Toyota Venza in Indiana, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 201746000 miUS $500 | ClunkIing noise in rear. Found bushing bad in right rear knuckle/support,replaced assembly. Replaced rear pads and rotors while replacing knuckle |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201414500 mi | Reported console rattle and squeak. Was told by dealer this had to be witnessed by service manager, no repair offered. I will try and return at a future date, but not hopeful. |
Toyota Venza in Washington, United States - Aug 2012 | |||
Apr 201211087 mi | Check engine code reset for o2 sensor circut voltage. Sunroof was leaking water into the passenger compapartment. Also fixed for A/C not blowing very cold. Sunroof was realinged (but now it squeeks) and A/C compressor was found to be faulty. | ||
Jul 201218659 mi | Transmission was not upshifting properly, it would rev very high and then bang into the next gear very hard. the dealer reflashed the computer program. | ||
Aug 201219087 mi | Transmission acting up again and not shifting well. Dealer replaced a sensor and reflashed computer again. Transmission shifting rough again. Toyota may replace the transmission assembly. Also checked as twice the vehicle has refused to start when the engine is warm. It will restart 1/2 hour later. |
Engine not specified
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. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
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 British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 20115580 mi | Back seat not folding down due to cable disconnect or design error. |
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 Alberta, Canada Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 2021162440 miC $1000 | Strut replacement |
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. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 Arizona, United States May 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 201419000 miUS $149 | Heater/AC Fan was malfunctioning, replaced under warranty. |
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. |
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 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. |
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. |
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 |
Engine not specified
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201862000 mi | Loose door sensor causing dash warning light to randomly appear. Technician tightened up the connections to fix the issue. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Louisiana, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 2010205 mi | Dead Battery, replaced with Toyota 84 month battery |
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Feb 201211700 mi | ABS Brake and VSC Light flashing. I took the car to dealer, they replaced Brake Switch Assembly. 1/2 Day work. | ||
Mar 201334000 mi | There is a loud "creaking" sound while the turn signal is engaged. | ||
Apr 201334800 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 Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201343400 miC $450 | oxygen sensor failed |
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2021 | |||
Jan 201325000 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 California, United States May 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
Oct 20101000 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 20113000 mi | The glove box squeaks | ||
Sep 20114000 mi | Glove box squeaks very bad. Had to put two pieces of cardboard in it to shut it up. | ||
Dec 20114000 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 20124600 mi | Glovebox rattled, the dealer replaced the entire unit. No more rattle. |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 20101240 mi | Malfunctioning audio system. | ||
Dec 201775020 miC $900 | O2 sensor replaced. MAF sensor replaced one week later. | ||
Jan 201875020 miC $440 | Check engine light indicating a malfunctioning O2 sensor. O2 sensor was ordered and repair was performed the next day. |
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
Oct 201252500 mi | Dealer replaced wheel bearing. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 20103100 miC $80 | Roof rails (accessory) Aluminum cover of each was loose so both needed to be glued. | ||
May 20103720 miC $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 20106200 miC $40 | Front left and right door gaskets do not stick on the door frame at bottom of glass area of both doors. | ||
Aug 201011160 miC $80 | Realigned rear bumper to fix gap between bumper and rear stop light. | ||
Sep 20109300 miC $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 2015131440 miC $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 2017178560 miC $50 | Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement SERPENTINE BELT Door sensor wire cut because of wear at the door hinge area Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement | ||
Jan 2020223820 miC $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 2021241180 miC $800 | SHOCK AND STRUT LF, RF+Links | ||
Oct 2021250480 miC $250 | RR bearing | ||
Nov 2021252340 miC $300 | Muffler replaced because was leaking |
Toyota Venza in Idaho, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jul 201023000 mi | Replace slipping automatic transmission | ||
Sep 201026700 mi | Reset code,emissions check code. Sunroof leaked water into passenger compartment | ||
Jun 201134500 mi | Replaced right rear strut assembly and subframe bushing. | ||
Nov 201139467 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 201142000 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 201281500 mi | Battery replaced. Rear wiper motor replaced. | ||
Mar 201251000 mi | repair for stability control fault light. sensor replaced. | ||
Jun 201262000 mi | A/c would not come through dash venrt | ||
Sep 201271000 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 201286000 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 201342000 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 British Columbia, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 201113020 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 Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jun 201442160 miC $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 201443260 mi | Sunroof rattles quite a bit, dealer can't find anything wrong, but the noise persists. We have an ext. warranty, too. | ||
Aug 201444020 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 201562000 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 Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 201247000 miUS $75 | rear sensor bad. My CarMax warranty covered $300 of the repair bill |
Toyota Venza in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Aug 201320860 miC $65 | the heat shield under the gas tank rusted off the car and needed to be replaced |
Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201385000 miUS $100 | O2 sensor needed replacing. |
Toyota Venza in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201580000 miUS $350 | Replace oxygen sensors on each side of the engine. Check brake system warning was displayed | ||
Jun 201695000 miUS $650 | Bad bearing, made noise especially on turns | ||
Sep 2017121000 mi | Replaced leaking rear wheel axle seals. | ||
Jun 2018135000 miUS $150 | Noise from front of car. Mechanic found broken bolt on Mud shield |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 201437820 mi | driver side, front end bushing replaced | ||
May 201440120 mi | Passenger side bushing arm replaced |
Toyota Venza in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
May 201778000 miUS $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 Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2016US $260 | Abs, traction and awd lights on and off over several days | ||
Jun 2017119000 miUS $850 | front and rear brakes front and rear rotors front end alignment | ||
Dec 2017125000 miUS $561 | Drivers side rear wheel bearing | ||
Feb 2018127000 miUS $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 Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Oct 2023 | |||
Jul 2021102300 miC $1000 | Electrical wire broken |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201789280 mi | Bluetooth microphone found defective. Problem fixed itself later on without intervention |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Oct 201555800 mi | Rear calipers siezed,rubber boots split ,front needed new pins | ||
Nov 201555800 mi | Oil cooler lines replaced ,existing rubber with rusted out clamps updated to stainless piping |
Toyota Venza in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201474200 miUS $600 | replaced right wheel bearing and defective ABS sensor right side |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Mar 201422000 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 201521800 mi | adjust the wipers |
Toyota Venza in California, United States May 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 201112000 mi | The drivers side door was delaminating from the panel. | ||
Dec 201220000 mi | Battery was leaking and weak. | ||
Mar 201653000 miUS $800 | Battery died Replaced cracked belt |
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Oct 201543000 miUS $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 20118014 mi | Parking Break not holding | ||
Dec 201116000 mi | Parking Break often doesn't hold Rear door hatch now always opening 100%. Random, but seems worse in colder weather. | ||
Feb 201331600 mi | Rear hatch not auto opening all the way when manually opened |
Toyota Venza in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jun 201123000 mi | leaf caught in cabin air filter / made noise - no charge / warranty |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2014 | |||
Feb 2010620 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 201319100 mi | Paint peeling from front bumper | ||
May 201431000 mi | Apparently the charcoal canister needs to be replaced in the emission system |
Toyota Venza in California, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jan 201339700 mi | Brakes slightly soft, required too much pressure to stop the vehicle. Adjusted under warranty. |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Apr 20104000 mi | radio would not take bluetooth programming and had to be replaced |
Toyota Venza in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 201646500 miUS $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 Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
Apr 201222940 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. |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 201685840 miC $400 | gas tank heat shield | ||
Sep 2017104160 miC $60 | heat shield replaced | ||
Dec 2017111600 miC $141 | sensor warning lights | ||
Jun 2018120900 miC $485 | ABS sensor |
Toyota Venza in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 201652000 miUS $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 Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2018 | |||
Aug 201590700 mi | The rubber seal on the inside trunk door came out and had to be replaced |
Toyota Venza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 2016114700 miC $175 | noisy wheel bearing | ||
Oct 2017140740 miC $325 | Hole punched in grille Grille replaced |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Toyota Venza in South Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201111600 mi | Brake switch |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Oct 201020000 mi | Dash light indicating tires were low. |
Toyota Venza in South Carolina, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201029000 mi | Rear passenger side seat would not fold flat. Spring came loose. Same as earlier problem a month earlier drivers' side rear passenger seat. | ||
Jul 201159000 miUS $10 | Fuse blew so outlet into which you plug things which need an electrical source(such as cell phones) wouldn't work. Service station found a spare fuse in my fuse box and replaced it. Fuse blew on AC outlet. It would not charge the phone. Shop did not have right fuse, but found spare in my car and replaced the fuse, fixing the problem. | ||
Jul 201293700 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 2013119900 mi | Tire dealer failed to tighten nuts when rotating tires and they had come loose and the car was shaking and rattling near the right front. I am l am lucky the tire didn't come off | ||
Dec 2013127000 miUS $78 | Since problem with loose lug nuts, experienced vibration around 70 mph, Tires balanced and rotated eliminated most of it. | ||
Nov 2015163000 mi | Abrupt and effusive oil leak caused by leaking engine oil cooler pipe | ||
Jun 2017189000 miUS $35 | Brake tail light burned out and had to be replaced. Not easy to access. |
Toyota Venza in Tennessee, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 201445300 mi | Glove compartment is plastic it does not open and close correctly, broken for no reason. Barely used. | ||
Jun 201445000 mi | Had two rubber strips that ran the length of the roof. One came off in carwash. Dealer said it was blown off by the dryer. Replaced once earlier under warranty. | ||
Nov 201452700 mi | Some sort of oil valve replaced. | ||
Nov 201668900 miUS $900 | Replaced alternator |
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 201223000 mi | Van would not start. Jump started with cables, but then would not release transmission Park interlock. Had to be flat bedded to dealer. |
Toyota Venza in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201134000 mi | Power liftgate stopped working. | ||
Feb 201475000 miUS $200 | Heated seat stopped working. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jan 201470500 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 201477000 mi | Cause of nuisance indicators illuminating was a defective sensor | ||
May 201695300 mi | Needed new bushings. A leak at the rear axle needed fixing. |
Toyota Venza in Colorado, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Apr 201330000 mi | There was a bad speed sensor in the ABS and Traction Control system. This is a known problem and there is a technical bulletin out on it. My car is out of warranty under the time limits but the dealer did not charge me because of the TB. |
Toyota Venza in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 201117360 mi | The rubber seal around the driver's side front door had come out of its track. It was successfully repaired. |
Toyota Venza in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 201376000 miUS $500 | Leaking boot |
Toyota Venza in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2010 - May 2021 | |||
Sep 201012000 mi | too many dashboard pieces and console pieces, and they move around | ||
Nov 201015200 mi | Replace two matching pieces in Console and aligned heater console as the dealer finally found that piece was too low causing all these other issues. This only took 17 months to correct. | ||
Oct 201231000 mi | Paint peeling from rear wheel wells on both sides and peeling is now migrating to the side of the rear bumper. | ||
May 201336000 mi | Home link intermittent | ||
Jun 201336000 mi | Homelink reprogramming needed, Toyota dealer did NOT know how to do this. | ||
Sep 201448000 miUS $160 | Rear wheel speed sensor done under extended warranty, |
Toyota Venza in Maryland, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201751000 miUS $65 | R&R Front brake pads |
Toyota Venza in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 20094600 mi | Annoying "tick/rattle" in driver's side dashboard repaired after second attempt by dealer to fix. Apparently defect in frame causing metal to rub against metal and make noise. Took 7 hours to fix. |
Toyota Venza in Tennessee, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201797000 miUS $3000 | Rear differential coupling failed. |
Toyota Venza in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 201119100 mi | rattles in the steering column, parts replaced |
Toyota Venza in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2023 | |||
Nov 201578900 miUS $135 | Dashboard warning lights came on about vehicle stability control system and repair required. Happened twice in a one week span. Warnings went out both times after a day or so. Dealer found failure codes but could not make a diagnosis. | ||
Mar 201686000 miUS $50 | Problem with vibration/noise from rear end. Issue was due to problem with AWD system. Quote from the dealer was ~$2700 but was covered under drivetrain warranty. | ||
Jun 2017113000 miUS $630 | Right Rear strut broke so replaced both sides. | ||
Jan 2018126000 miUS $400 | Vehicle had been developing a shudder at certain speeds/loads over several thousand miles slowly getting worse. Dealer could not reproduce the issue. After a few thousand more miles, I took it to our local repair shop. After doing a tuneup (probably necessary but did not resolve the issue), it turns out the transmission fluid had deteriorated. Fluid was supposed to be lifetime but the mechanic flushed out the fluid and refilled with new fluid. This fixed the issue 100%. Way better than the $$$ I was expecting due to some transmission component issue. Will be taking it back to him every 60K or so for a change. |
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2016105000 miUS $225 | Brakes were soft and not responsive. Fluid was leaking. | ||
Nov 2016108000 miUS $250 | Radiator replacement. | ||
Jun 2017120000 miUS $535 | Sensor malfunction. | ||
Feb 2018178000 miUS $300 | Oxygen sensor went bad. |
Toyota Venza in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Feb 201332000 miUS $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. | ||
Sep 201560000 miUS $100 | 60,000 mile routine maintenance. Replace original battery. Repair rusted heat shield by gas tank. |
Toyota Venza in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 201667600 miUS $290 | HID bulb replaced; required front bumper removal and replacement |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
Sep 201018000 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. | ||
Feb 201120000 mi | Bought back for knock in engine when cold. |
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
Nov 201282700 mi | Recall for brake switch replacement. Our intermittently acted up. Got warning light and car would not shift out of park. We dropped the car off and returned a few hours later to pick it up. |
Toyota Venza in New Mexico, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
May 201582000 miUS $1100 | fan blower motor replacement, compressor replacement Radiator hose leak |
Toyota Venza in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
Aug 201121000 mi | Clunking in steering colum - new steering column installed and problem resolved Rattle in steering column - new parts installed under warranty |
Toyota Venza in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 201335000 mi | roof trim strip came off in car wash during drying cycle. trip strip problem was identified in TSB but dealer never indicated a TSB existed for this issue |
Toyota Venza in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
Oct 201483300 mi | Driver's side sun visor hinge torn out of its mounting. I understand this is a common problem. Self-repair. Found a fix on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvPxParKy9w | ||
Dec 201485000 miUS $50 | Reported oil leak between engine and trans housing. Dealer replaced rear main seal under CPO extended warranty. Transmission intermittently exhibits hunting or slippage in lower gears. | ||
Mar 2018112000 mi | Replaced pads on all 4 wheels. During routine oil change, noticed oil dripping at mating between engine and transmission. Rear main seal again? Monitoring. | ||
Apr 2018112251 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. |
182-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota Venza in Maine, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
Apr 201124500 mi | During right turn,rainwater flowed onto passanger seat from area at top of A pillar and roof. Headliner was saturated, kept leaking. Water was found to be leaking from where windshield meets body. Required windshield replacement. |
Toyota Venza in Washington, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jun 201226000 miUS $1200 | Removed leather seats, replaced seat heater electronics to fix overheating problem | ||
May 201331500 mi | Steering rack movement, rack replaced. Problem fixed. | ||
Mar 201647000 mi | Interior rear passenger window trim drooping. Dealer was unable to address at the time due to high repair volume of other cars. Sent us home. | ||
Feb 201753000 mi | Drooping window trim. |