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lots and lots of problems
georgejacobs, 05/29/2014
updated 06/01/2018
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2011 Venza new and have had it now for six and a half years and 68K miles We had continual problems with the alarm going off for no reason. That was finally resolved after 6-7 repair visits--one overnight. On and off the steering makes a whining or creaking sound. Recently the sun visor on the driver's side broke--it wouldn't stay up or down, just mid-way where it obstructed the front view. Recently, the visor on the passenger's side broke--it wouldn't stay up or down, just hang midway blocking view. The CD player no longer works. A CD is stuck in the unit. Toyota said they have to replace the whole audio system! The paint on the front bumper is coming off. The clear plastic covers on the headlights have fogged over The mileage is not quite what Toyota claimed--we get about 21-23 on the highway. For a vehicle that had a sticker price of $40k, it's definitely a disappointment. The ride is average. They don't make Venza anymore and I think that may have affected the resale value. Judging by various resale valuations, it has lost significant value. Fortunately I recently traded in this car in for a new Mazda. I received $12, 500 trade in or about a third of the original purchase price despite the car being in excellent condition, always serviced, no accidents, non-smoker, etc. This car ranks among the worst I've ever owned in 50 years. Glad it's over. The seam on the driver's leather seat has opened The clips on the engine air filter are broken The glove compartment is misaligned
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johnboy47, 07/15/2013
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
There are three problem that we are experiencing with our 2011 Venza. First, and most important, is the fact that small animals are getting under the hood and into the interior of the car (clove compartment mainly). 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. Second, the gas mileage is poor. We have the base 4 cylinder engine and there is no way this vehicle is getting the posted mileage-absolutely no way. Thirdly, there are serious problems with being able to see in the rear of the vehicle, making backing up in traffic a real challenge.
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flakers30, 10/27/2011
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
MY venza is great so far, I love the intnerior. The leather seems to be an upgrade from my camtry XLE loaded, except for no nav. This vehicle is just about as high up as a truck on the inside, pluus the power steering feels better than the carmy. I love the wood grain interior and My gas mileage so far HAS BEEN averaging 24 MPG with a mix of city and highway. Highway gas goes between30-40 MPG when on cruiise control at m65-70 MPH. I needed room in the back for my work stuff, and there is plenty of space and the cover for there is a god ideA. there is a good idea to put the tint inside the glass & I can see out through the tint at night, no more opening windows so I could see,
Huge Improvement Over my Volvo XC90
gigharborrltr, 03/22/2012
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've only had the Venza for 6 months, 8500 miles, but that's been plenty of time to conclude that this is a HUGE step up from my Volvo XC90. For the price of a used luxury SUV, I got a new Venza and LOVE it. The back seat room is much bigger than all 3 of my prior SUV's. I can carry 5 adults very comfortably. This is the first car I've owned where I don't have the driver's seat all the way back...great leg room. You sacrifice back cargo room to get the leg room, but I'm fine with that. I get 24MPG and 95% of that is driving around town. Interior, even on the base, is very nice (I had the dealership add leather after for $1100). I would get the AWD next time, but other than that, LOVE it!
Good and spacious but the fit and finish are POOR!
Kelly Johnson, 05/22/2016
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really love the utility and spaciousness inside the vehicle but have had to have door panels replaced at only 30k miles because they didn't hold up and also my visor fell apart. The inside of the vehicle is really cheap and plastic. The only reason why the seats have held up is because I had really nice buttery leather after market leather added.
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