2012 Toyota Venza problems
The Toyota Venza is a five-passenger mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Toyota primarily for the North American market, beginning with its introduction in 2008 and now in its second generation — with a hiatus for model years 2018–2019.
The first-generation Venza was based on the XV40 series Camry platform and marketed between 2008 and 2017 — and shared the platform with the AL10 series Lexus RX. The second-generation model is a rebadged Japanese-market XU80 series Harrier and has been sold since September 2020.
The name "Venza" is a mix of "Venture" and "Monza."
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Common 2012 Toyota Venza problems
The Toyota Venza, introduced in 2009, has been a popular choice for those seeking a stylish crossover with a spacious interior and substantial wheels. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues based on owner complaints:
- Engine Problems: Engine troubles are one of the most common problems reported by Toyota Venza owners. These issues include excessive oil consumption, engine stalling, misfires, and loss of motive power. The root causes of these problems can be defective sensors, dirty air filters, and worn-out spark plugs. Inadequate engine maintenance is also a significant factor contributing to these problems.
- Transmission Issues: Transmission problems are prevalent, especially in the first-generation Venza, produced between 2008 and 2015. Reported issues include delayed shifting, grinding during acceleration, unstable ride quality, weird noises, a burning smell coming from the engine bay, and outright failure. These issues can be caused by worn-out or damaged transmission components, low transmission fluid levels, or faulty sensors.
- Faulty A/C System: Issues with the air conditioning system are another common problem reported by Toyota Venza owners. These problems include diminished airflow, hot air blowing from the vents, and unsettling odors coming from the vents. These issues can be caused by overcharged or low refrigerant, clogged cabin air filters, dirty condenser or evaporator coils, compressor malfunction, and underperforming blower motors.
- Interior Accessories: Sunroof, moonroof, and broken interior components are the biggest faults with the inside of the Toyota Venza. These issues can be caused by faulty components, wear and tear, or manufacturing defects.
- Steering Troubles: Some Toyota Venza owners have reported rattling during steering, while others have reported that the car drifts and whines as they turn. These issues can be caused by loose components, worn-out steering components, or alignment problems.
- Brake Faults: In earlier models, the brakes wore out far before the average lifespan. Others reported needing to pump their brakes to stop. These issues can be caused by worn-out brake components, low brake fluid levels, or faulty brake sensors.
- Windshield Cracking and Visibility Problems: Many Venza owners have reported issues with windshield cracking, which can be caused by impact damage, extreme temperature changes, or low-quality glass. These issues can affect visibility and safety while driving.
These are some of the most commonly reported problems with the Toyota Venza, based on owner complaints. Regular maintenance and servicing can help avoid many of these issues. Toyota has also issued recalls related to some of these problems.
What is the common problem with Toyota Venza?
The biggest problem areas for the Toyota Venza include interior accessories, exterior accessories, and rotors. Know which Toyota Venza years to avoid to have the best possible experience on the road. Costly fixes lower the value of the investment for your wallet.
How many miles will a 2012 Toyota Venza last?
Typically, a Toyota Venza will last 200,000-250,000 miles. Factors like rust, corrosion, repairs, maintenance, and how you drive the vehicle will help the car last longer or fall apart much sooner.
Is Toyota Venza a reliable car?
The Toyota Venza Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $444 which means it has excellent ownership costs. Repairs are less severe than average, and the frequency of these issues is average, so major repairs are not common for the Venza.
What year is best for Toyota Venza?
The Toyota Venza, launched in 2009, was a unique blend of an SUV and a wagon. Its design catered to those seeking a vehicle with substantial interior space but with a car-like driving experience. 2014 and 2015 are the best Toyota Venza model years of the generation, while 2009 and 2010 are the Venza years to avoid.
What is the common problem with Toyota Venza?
The biggest problem areas for the Toyota Venza include interior accessories, exterior accessories, and rotors. Know which Toyota Venza years to avoid to have the best possible experience on the road. Costly fixes lower the value of the investment for your wallet.
Is Toyota Venza a reliable car?
The Toyota Venza Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $444 which means it has excellent ownership costs. Repairs are less severe than average, and the frequency of these issues is average, so major repairs are not common for the Venza.
How many miles will a 2012 Toyota Venza last?
Typically, a Toyota Venza will last 200,000-250,000 miles. Factors like rust, corrosion, repairs, maintenance, and how you drive the vehicle will help the car last longer or fall apart much sooner.
What year is best for Toyota Venza?
The Toyota Venza, launched in 2009, was a unique blend of an SUV and a wagon. Its design catered to those seeking a vehicle with substantial interior space but with a car-like driving experience. 2014 and 2015 are the best Toyota Venza model years of the generation, while 2009 and 2010 are the Venza years to avoid.
2012 Toyota Venza car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Venza problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Toyota Venza vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2012 Toyota Venza complaints
The NHTSA has received 24 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Toyota Venza.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-15
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB2CU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the airbags warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer advised the contact that the recalls repair had been completed; however, upon picking up the vehicle, the contact noticed that the airbags warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that they would need to remove the driver’s and passenger’s side front door panels, and the carpet to repair the vehicle. The contact was also informed that the repair would be completed at her expense. The contact declined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-10
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BBXCU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-30
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4t3bk3bb5cu
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle traveling in front of them came to an abrupt stop. In an effort to avoid the vehicle, the contact's husband jumped a curb and hit a light post. The front driver and passenger airbags deployed upon impact; however, the side curtain airbags failed to deploy. The authorities arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. Both the contact and her husband were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact's husband was treated for soreness and bruising to his chest and back. The contact had trouble breathing upon arrival and was given oxygen. She was then transferred to another hospital where she was treated for a broken sternum, a fractured back, chest contusions, and swelling to her chest area. Due to the accident, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (AIRBAGS) which she linked to her injuries. The dealer nor the manufacturer have yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-24
- VIN: 4t3za3bb3cu
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-27
- VIN: 4T3BK3BBXCU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: SUN VISORS, (DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES) HAVE BROKEN AND WILL NOT HOLD THE VISORS IN PLACE.THEY BOTH FALL AT RANDOM CAUSING DISTRACTIONS. THE VISORS HAVE NOT BEEN ABUSED IN ANY WAY AND SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-15
- VIN: 4T3BA3BB5CU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE WARNING LIGHT INDICATES THAT AIR BAG IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS SEATED IN IT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION WITH THE SEAT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS MAY PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A 2013 RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT IT DOES NOT SHOW UP UNDER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WHEN SEARCHED, NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN REFERENCE NUMBER 13V014000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-14
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB6CU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT KEEPS FALLING DOWN MAKING IT HARD TO SEE.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-02
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB8CU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: VISOR FLIP DOWN SPONTANEOUSLY AND HINGE BREAKS AFTER SOME TIME EVEN AFTER DEALER REPLACED WITHIN WARRANTY NOW THEY WONT REPLACE. VISOR WILL HANG DOWN AND BLOCK VIEW OF ROAD. THIS OCCURS WHILE IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. THIS CAUSES A BLOCKED VIEW AND IS UNSAFE AS IT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR VISIBILITY.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: 4T3ZA3581CU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: BRIEF ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE AT COLD STARTUP. WHEN IN MOTION VEHICLE WILL MAKE RATTLING NOISE.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-01
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB6CU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: IN MY 2012 TOYOTA VENZA THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DROPS DOWN AND OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW. THIS HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD, IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOW NO LONGER STAYS UP.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-04
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY UP AND IT BROKE OFF. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE FROM THE SUN GLARE
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-10
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB3CU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FLOPS DOWN INTO THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. IT WILL NOT STAY OUT OF THE LINE OF SIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED FOR TOYOTA CAMRYS AND TOYOTA ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ADDRESS THE SAME PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA VENZAS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-23
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB6CU
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MFR CASE #'S 1805171831 & 181490595. CAR IN YOUR SHOP 5/23/2018 THRU 5/30/2018. IF YOU ACCELERATE QUICKLY TAKING THE ENGINE PAST 3000 RPM'S YOU START TO GET A STRONG ROTTEN EGG TYPE SMELL IN THE CAR. WE DROPPED THE CAR OFF THE COMPLAINT WASN'T WRITTEN RIGHT FORCING THEM TO CALL US TO EXPLAIN. WHICH I DID AND GAVE EXAMPLES TO DRIVE IT SO IT COULD BE DUPLICATED. A FEW HOURS LATER JOE CALLS WITH THEY COULD ONLY GET BRAKE SMELL FROM THE CAR BECAUSE IT HAS AFTERMARKET BRAKES ON IT. LIKE I DID SOMETHING WRONG WHEN I SPENT $900 INSTEAD OF $2000.00 FOR TOYOTA. THEN I WAS ASKED WHAT KIND OF FUEL DO I USE. NOW WE USE FUEL FROM WAWA, SUNOCO, COSTCO, BJ'S IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. THE ONLY THING I WAS TOLD THEY DID WAS A HEALTH REPORT FROM A CODE SCANNER TO FIND OUT IT HAS NO CODES IN THE COMPUTER. I HAVE FOUND IN GOOGLE SEARCHS 309,000 HITS WITH THE WORDS "TOYOTA ROTTEN EGG SMELL" SO I WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR AND ASKED THE SERVICE MANGER ON DUTY IF I COULD QUICKLY DUPLICATE THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT AS THEY WERE UNABLE TO. RAN THE ENGINE AT 4000RPMS FOR AROUND 2 TO 3 MINS. THE CAR BEGAN TO SMELL. THE SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY TRULY SEEMED TO WANT TO HELP TO FIX THIS SAID SHE WOULD ADVISE THE TOYOTA FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHEN HE CAME IN ON THE 30TH OF MAY. I RECEIVED A CALL & WAS TOLD THAT THE FIELD REP COULDNT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THE CAR IS OPERATED EXCESSIVELY AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING TO THE CAR. A CAR WITH 268HP AND A TACHOMETER WITH AN OVER 6000RPM WHICH THE CAR HAS NEVER SEEN AND HAS NEVER BEEN PAST 80MPH IN ITS LIFE OF SERVICE. I HAVE A PROBLEM BELIEVING THEY DROVE THE CAR OTHER THAN CRUISED AROUND. THEY BLAMED THE FUEL I USED AND MY DRIVING. A CAR DESIGNED TO RUN ON 87 OCTANE IN THEIR MANUAL ABOVE HORSEPOWER AND ENGINE RPM LIMITS. I HAD TO DUPLICATE THE COMPLAINT QUICKLY FOR THEM WHICH THEY CHARGED ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. NOW A REFUSAL BY THE MFR. RIDICULOUS
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB2CU
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS HIY AT A HIGH SPEED ON DRIVERS DIDE FRONT WHEEL. I WAS IN MOYION WHIL A TRUCK HIT ME GOING AT A HIGH SPEED AND WAS DRAGGED WHEN WHEELS GOT STUCK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-31
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB7CU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER WOULD ACCUMULATE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,272.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-13
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB8CU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE HATCHBACK FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN USING THE REMOTE ACCESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK NEEDED TO BE MANUALLY CLOSED. INITIALLY, THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE HATCHBACK FAILING TO OPEN USING THE REMOTE ACCESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND A GRINDING SOUND COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB0CU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG BURST OPEN AND BLACK SMOKE AND FRAGMENTS FLEW OUT. THE FRAGMENTS SEVERELY INJURED BOTH OF THE DRIVER'S LEGS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT EXAMINER WHO CONCLUDED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY WATER DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF *CN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB5CU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY TO PARK IN DRIVEWAY BEHIND MY LEAF. DURING ACCELERATION I COULD NOT BRAKE AND CRASHED INTO MY LEAF WHICH WENT FORWARD INTO THE BEAM IN MY GARAGE AND STOPPED BOTH THE CARS.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-20
- VIN: 4T3BA3BB1CU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS TOYOTA VENZA ROLLS BACK ON A HILL OR SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. DRIVER NEEDS TO KEEP THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK INTO A CAR BEHIND THEM. THIS DEFECT WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA AND TO DATE THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-03
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB7CU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: ON A BRAND NEW 2012 TOYOTA VENZA, PURCHASED NEW WITH 12 MILES ON IT, IN MARCH OF 2012, THERE IS COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF RUST ON TOP OF THE PAINT ON THE HOOD, FRONT BUMPER, AND SURROUNDING SIDE PANELS, DOORS, HATCH, AND BACK BUMPER. NOTE, THE MAJORITY OF THE RUST IS EVOLVING ON TOP OF THE PAINT, WHERE NO BARE METAL IS EXPOSED. IT CAN BE BUFFED OFF, BUT THIS ONLY TEMPORARILY SOLVES THE PROBLEM, AS THE RUST CONTINUES TO GROW, EVEN AFTER REMOVAL. ON THE FRONT BUMPER AND HOOD, THERE ARE LARGE RUSTING SPOTS WHERE SMALL CHIPS EXPOSING METAL, LESS THAN 1CM (CONSIDERED TO BE FROM GRAVEL) EXIST. FOR VISUAL AFFECT, IT LOOKS AT THOUGH SOMEONE DIPPED A LARGE PAINT BRUSH IN ORANGE PAINT AND SPLATTERED/SPECKLED IT OVER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *TR
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-23
- VIN: 4T3BA3BB1CU
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO INCIDENT, JUST A SAFETY QUESTION. I PURCHASED THIS 2012 VENZA A FEW DAYS AGO AND WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT THE FRONTAL PASSENGER CRASH TEST WAS 2 STARS (OUT OF 5). FOR 2013 IT WAS 4 STARS FOR THE SAME TEST. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS CAR (VIN NUMBER) WAS MADE BEFORE OR AFTER TOYOTA MADE SAFETY MODIFICATIONS THAT LED TO THE 4 STAR FRONTAL PASSENGER RATING. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT HELPFUL AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING NHTSA. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR ME AS I CARRY MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THIS CAR AND IF THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERN IT WILL HAVE TO BE RETURNED. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. PS - I SENT THIS NOTE YESTERDAY BUT INCLUDED THE WRONG VIN. THE VIN ENTERED ABOVE IS NOW CORRECT. *TR
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-27
- VIN: 4S3BH665116
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT; JUST A QUESTION. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. I PURCHASED THIS 2012 TOYOTA VENZA FROM A DEALER WHO CLAIMED EXCELLENT SAFETY RATINGS. BUT I SEE THAT THE 2012 VENZA PASSENGER FRONTAL CRASH RATING IS ONLY 2 STAR. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WAS MADE AFTER THE SAFETY WAS IMPROVED (IT IS LISTED AS 4 STAR FOR THE 2013 MODEL), BUT COULD NOT SUPPORT HIS CLAIM THAT MY CAR WAS 4 STAR RATHER THAN 2 STAR. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO ME AS I CARRY MY GRANDCHILDREN AND WOULD NOT ACCEPT A 2 STAR RATING. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TO FIND OUT IF THIS VIN WAS BEFORE OR AFTER THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE AND THEY COULD NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION, AND WOULD NOT REFER ME ON TO SOMEONE WHO COULD. CAN YOU DETERMINE IF THIS CAR HAS A 2 STAR OR A 4 STAR FRONTAL PASSENGER SIDE CRASH RATING (OR REFER ME TO SOMEONE WHO COULD FIND OUT)? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THIS HELP - OTHERWISE I WILL BE FORCED TO SELL THIS CAR. MY THANKS IN ADVANCE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-20
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T3ZA3BB6CU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, PUSHING CAR INTO CONCRETE BARRIER, DID A 360 AND BOUNCED BACK TO OTHER CONCRETE BARRIER. PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN. DRIVERS AIR BAG OPENED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. NO OTHER AIR BAGS OPENED. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-13
- VIN: 4T3BK3BB3CU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE 2012 VENZA IN JUNE OF 2012 WITH HIGH HOPES. THE OPTIONS AND LOOK WERE PHENOMENAL. HOWEVER, THERE IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. IN OCT. OF 2012 THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW BURST WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY. TODAY, 05/13/13, I STARTED THE CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. MY CONCERN NOW - I HAVE A SUNROOF AND PANORAMIC WINDOW WHICH I AM CONCERNED WILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. TOYOTA NEEDS TO UP THEIR EXPECTATIONS - JUST BECAUSE THEY PURCHASED GM DOESN'T MEAN THEY CAN LOWER THE STANDARDS. *TR
2012 Toyota Venza recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2012 Toyota Venza.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.
- Consequence: Damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air bags on the driver side and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side front door wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TB01/21TA01.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
- Consequence: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
- Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Negative 2012 Toyota Venza car reviews
Positive 2012 Toyota Venza car reviews
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with the Venza. It's actually the 4th Toyota I've owned, and I have to say, it's definitely my favorite. I've been really impressed with how well it handles in deep snow - it's made driving in the winter so much easier! Plus, it's perfect for weekend trips to the lake or just running errands around town. I've only had to replace the tires twice in the 110,000 miles I've put on the car, but I'm pretty serious about rotating and caring for them. I've also replaced the brakes and battery, but other than that, it's been really low maintenance. I know some people have complained about the interior, but I think it's just fine for an everyday car. Overall, I'd definitely recommend the Venza to anyone looking for a reliable and practical vehicle. Let me know if you have any questions!
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I bought a 2010 Venza V6 2wd with approximately 20k miles on it in the summer of 2010. It's been a great car for me! I've put a little over 98k on the odometer since then and I haven't had any problems or issues at all. As someone who loves cars, I used to trade every year, but I realized that was just too expensive. That's why I wanted a car that I could keep for at least 150k miles and still look good, and I definitely made the right choice with this Toyota. It has plenty of power and I'm averaging around 20 MPG between city and highway driving. I did have a cosmetic issue with one of the wheels - if you scrape a curb, the paint can start to peel off in large chunks - but other than that, I'm very happy with my purchase!
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The Yokohama Parada Spec-X 420 has a treadwear rating of 194 per set of 4, and with tax in Texas, it costs $915 when installed at Discount Tire. While Goodyear offers a cheaper tire at $125 each, it has a lower tread rating and a more aggressive tread that can result in more road noise. Although the Goodyear option can be installed for under $600, it would be inferior to the Yokohamas. It's important to keep in mind that this car is a more comfortable alternative to an SUV, and therefore, the cost of its tires will usually be almost as much, if not more.
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I've had the 2011 Venza for a month now and it has been an absolute pleasure to drive. What we initially liked about it has now turned into love! This car is incredibly comfortable with plenty of headroom, legroom and width. Even my three sons who are all 6'3
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The v6 AWD is definitely the way to go! It's very comfortable, has excellent power, and is surprisingly economical given its size. Plus, it's exceptional on snow and heavy rain covered roads.
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Johnny Rogahn 2024-10-11
I love the utility and spaciousness inside the vehicle, but I have had to replace the door panels at only 30k miles because they didn't hold up. Additionally, my visor fell apart. While the inside of the vehicle is made of plastic, the seats have held up well thanks to the really nice buttery leather I had added after purchase.
Osborne Funk 2024-09-27
We have been experiencing three issues with our 2011 Venza. Firstly, small animals are getting under the hood and into the interior of the car, mainly the glove compartment. This is due to a design flaw that exposes openings on each side of the vehicle where water drains off the windshield that are not screened to prevent this from happening. Secondly, the gas mileage is poor. We have the base 4 cylinder engine and it is not getting the posted mileage. Lastly, there are serious problems with being able to see in the rear of the vehicle, making backing up in traffic a real challenge.
Heber Mayer 2024-09-04
Firstly, I want to say that I really like the car. It performs well and is efficient, with good pickup and an impressive MPG for a crossover (especially on the highway, averaging 26). However, there are a few things that can be frustrating. The Navigation system can be difficult to use, with many features disabled while the car is in motion. Additionally, it can be challenging to add a phone or modify contacts. Another issue is that the audio screen does not stay on for very long, which can be annoying when listening to music. Finally, the screen's angle can make it difficult to read in bright sunlight. Overall, though, I still think the car is great.
Bradford Ledner 2024-08-11
Hi there! I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your Venza! It sounds like you made a great choice in switching from your Volvo XC90. The back seat room sounds amazing - it's always great to have enough space for everyone to be comfortable. And it's even better that you don't have to have the driver's seat all the way back to get that leg room! I'm happy to hear that you're getting good gas mileage, too. Even driving around town, 24MPG is impressive! The interior sounds lovely, especially with the added leather. Thanks for sharing your experience with us - it's always great to hear from happy customers like you!
Helmer Brakus 2024-07-27
We bought our 2011 Venza brand new and have had it for six and a half years, during which we put 68K miles on it. We did experience some issues with the alarm going off for no reason, but after 6-7 repair visits (one overnight), the problem was finally resolved. Occasionally, the steering makes a whining or creaking sound. Recently, we had some trouble with the sun visors on both the driver's and passenger's side, as they wouldn't stay up or down and obstructed our view. Unfortunately, the CD player no longer works and a CD is stuck in the unit, which means we have to replace the whole audio system. Additionally, the paint on the front bumper is coming off and the clear plastic covers on the headlights have fogged over. While the mileage is not quite what Toyota claimed, we still get about 21-23 on the highway. Although the sticker price was $40k, we were disappointed with the overall performance of the vehicle. However, we recently traded it in for a new Mazda and received $12,500 for it, despite the car being in excellent condition, always serviced, no accidents, non-smoker, etc. Overall, this car was not the best we've ever owned in 50 years, but we're glad to have moved on. Lastly, we did experience some minor issues such as the seam on the driver's leather seat opening, the clips on the engine air filter being broken, and the glove compartment being misaligned.