Used 2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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mjwilli1, Valparaiso, FL, 12/11/2014
updated 06/12/2018
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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2009 Venza Steering Column Rattle Noise 25000 miles
fair2us, Cibolo, TX, 08/06/2012
Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 40 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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250,000 miles and still not a single issue.
JHugh, 02/15/2022
updated 02/15/2024
Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought a 4 cyl FWD new around my 40th birthday. Now sitting at 250,000 miles and at 58 I've had to replace a wire on a brake light. $55. That's it. Obviously have done brakes and tires but that's it. Bought a RAV4 Hybrid since but kept the Venza for friends, guests, family. The quality is extraordinary.
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Typical Toyota
Zack, Frackville, PA, 03/27/2019
Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
As with all cars...there are pros and cons....this is no different. We bought the Venza because it looks good (still does even now in 2019), drives well and the 2.7 is a bulletproof motor. When we bought the car used in 2014 (44k on the clock). The steering column was an issue and after I researched it and made Toyota aware of it, they did replace the steering column on their dime. Other than that and a new evaporator core ($1200), the car has been trouble free. The tires are expensive (we have 19' wheels). We bought the Bridgestone Alenzas and they are just fine. We get about 23MPG which is not great but look what it is--a family crossover. This is our 4th Toyota (2 tacomas, and a prius) and it has been a solid car. Now it has 142k on the clock and still running strong. We plan on taking it to FL this summer for vacation. We highly recommend it for families that do not want a minivan (been there done that) but want practicality and good looks.
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Very Sporty :)
Mary J, 01/09/2009
Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I went out that evening to go shopping and ended up at the dealership saw the Venza and was hooked!! I know it's a sort of station wagon but it feels like a sports car :), very comfortable, fast and stylish. Coming from an SUV I'm very satisfied with this purchase!!! If you're looking to downsize check this out! Very nice! :)