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Better than expected Modified to Much Better than
mjwilli1, 12/11/2014
updated 06/12/2018
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 51 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in 2009, I have a 4 cyl, with the towing package. That was the best investment I made. I have moved three times and can tow any trailer form Uhaul. No maintenance issue to date, but have replaced the tires once. They are expensive. The gas is not that great (Ave 25 MPG) especially when you tow (average MPG) but it runs great. 61,000 miles as of 12/2014. A/C is OK, not great. No complaints from passengers. Plenty of room in the back even for tall people. Back seats come down so I can haul almost anything a typical homeowner needs. Overall - Excellent! It's now 2017 and I am about to replace the brakes for the first time. I have replaced the tires recently. Considering it is a cross over and 2009 the fuel economy is pretty good. I get around 24 around town and 26-28 on the highway. I am at 98,000 miles now and my biggest issues to date is I had a sensor go bad in one of my tires. So the check tire light was on all the time. Not a big deal, so I got that replaced after a while (about $80 total). Overall I can't believe that they stopped producing the vehicle. Of course mine was the first year they made them so maybe the ones after that were not as good. Who knows. I am on 8 years with no real problems to speak of. Update as of 6/12/2018 - I now have 108,000 and it is running strong. No issues since I changed out the sensor see above.
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Toyota Venva Rollover
bluejaybird, 09/13/2011
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
My wife and I were involved in a 65MPH rollover in our 2009 Venza rolled over 3 time per wittnesses i walk way with only a scratch on my elbow my wife came out only 3 stitches on her hand and bruises from the overhead airbags just wanted to say the Venza is a very safe car we ordered a new one
6 year owners update, costs, would buy again
Mary L, 02/29/2016
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
Awd and tow package kill mpg. Do Replace tires w Michelins in snow--makes a big difference. The tires also are stickier than the oem, so expect mpg to drop. Don't know why anyone would buy a car this large w 4 cyl... Just replaced 1 of 4 catalytic converters $1200. Brakes last year. 105K mi. Put 28000 on in first year--Total invested $3600, including spendy tires. Still like the car, usually I'm mad by the 3rd year. Would buy another, also w tow package, except not keen on new car prices. Last year I test drove 30, yes 30,used vehicles, 40-100k mi, for offspring. Except for the Volvo, the only one that didn't vibrate, rattle, or rust was my venza. That reset my expectations for sure. The interior is large enough for grown men, the surfaces are stain repellent-so fabric still looks great, even after schlepping a dog and a 9 yo.
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What a nice surprise!
Jo Ann humber, 09/27/2016
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Check out the other cars in this category, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the value you get with the Venza! I traded in a Mercedes CLK convertible for something reliable, stylish, (especially in the interior) and cargo room. This delivers! I would like to see the size just a little shorter, but overall, I am surprised at how much I am transitioning from a sexy, fast, status car to this comfortable, smooth riding, roomy, SUV. I don't think of this as a wagon. It has too much style in the interior, for that title. It's funny, because when I first saw the interior, with the thick, creamy grey leather and black piping, I immediately thought of a Bentley Continental Flying Spur. I found the pictures to compare the two, and it was amazing how similar they looked! My friends couldn't believe it! Now, I'm not saying this Venza is anything like a Bentley, but, when you're driving it, it sure let's you believe you are in one. :) I think Toyota jumped ship, too soon, by discontinuing this model. They just need to give it a new front, a little more exterior styling and shorten it up a bit, and it will run circles around it's competitors! Keep the interior layout! We, baby-boomers are used to wood trim and creature comforts. The kids are gone and we are spoiled. Plus, we like to shop! We need a little extra cargo space for all those purchases! You will love this car!
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2009 Venza Steering Column Rattle Noise 25000 miles
fair2us, 08/06/2012
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
Recently I purchased a 2009 Venza (base 4-cly). I am having issues with a knocking feel and steering column rattle noise. Toyota gave me the TSB for a Steering Column Rattle Noise, T-SB-0005-11, and said my Venza is one month out of the Toyota 3yr basic warranty. The dealership will charge $1,333.68 for parts and $243.53 for labor to address this issue. This is the second time that I bought a Toyota with a steering column and warranty issue (the first time was a 2006 Camry, Intermediate Steering Column TSB ST001-06). There will NOT be a third time for Toyota to do this to me. I will go back to driving Hondas.
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