Used 2012 Toyota Venza Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Venza, so we've included reviews for other years of the Venza since its last redesign.
Very pleasantly surprised
sberdoc, 05/02/2011
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
I was going to go with either a VW Tiguan or Ford Edge or the Venza. VW had to deliver, taking 3 months (salesman originally said 4-6 weeks), Edge was over priced and interior not as nice. Drives well, great driving position and comfy seats. Handles nice, 6 cyl has great pick up from standing and passing. Cons: no power mirror turn in (have to roll down window to turn in mirror), no seat memory for a limited trim line, cups in holders make getting to climate control difficult. Some minor fit issues with interior. Touch screen is not flush with console so I have to bend in my long finger to tound an icon at bottom of screen. Fuel econonomy so so, I have only been getting 24 on highway.
Problems with VSC warnings
recat, 12/01/2011
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have a 2009 Venza. Love the car however now having constant issues with VSC lights coming on. Many other people experiencing same thing. Dealers don't have a fix but they won't tell you that because they want to make some money. This is an issue with Toyota, they know this. I suggest you all do what I did, go to Toyota's website and post your concern, demand a recall. This issue seems to be escalating from the warning lights being on to car jumping into gear on it's own. We should not have to pay for constant repairs for something that only Toyota can fix.
My Venza woes PART 1
larryoutwest, 08/18/2012
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
46 of 50 people found this review helpful
Purchaced new off the lot late in 2010 as a 2011 model. This vehicle has been a huge let down, I have had a truly unacceptable amount of issues with it. Lets start with dead batterys, I can't count how many times this car has failed to start because its dead. Toyota has replaced the battery 6 times now, they have no idea where the drain is coming from. I've also had troubles with transmission shifting, rattles, wind noise, creeking sounds when going over speed bumps, a dead climate control unit, and i'm sure there will be more as I only have 37,000 on it. Also fair to mention this baby is a fuel-a-holic, 15-17 MPG mixed with mostly highway is average. I will update quarterly with my reviews
One of the best cars ive ever owned!
Charlicondon, 06/02/2021
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Yes its a Toyota. Yes its a crossover…but. We have had 2; and they have been one of the BEST cars ever. The Venza can fit a 77” sofa; a full size in-ground basketball hoop; a very heavy 6 foot long credenza (buffet table) all in the trunk with the seats down (at different times)!!!! It may not be the fastest car out there but it is great and lasts a long time! Unique and fun to own. 100% reccomend. Never once had an issue with the Venza!
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Car has been incredibly dependable.
OP Feejer, 03/23/2021
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new in 2011. It's now 2021 and we have put almost 190K miles on it. In all that time and miles, the only issues we have had were a wheel bearing and the radiator. One of the front wheel bearings went out relatively early in it's life (maybe around 70K miles). The mechanic had a trick to repair the bearing (normally you have to replace it). He saved us a bunch of money doing that and it's still going fine. The other bearing has been fine all this time, so the first one was probably defective from the factory. The radiator had a small leak around 120K miles. We replaced it and it's been good since then. Besides normal maintenance (oil, brakes, fluids, spark plugs, etc), I replaced the rear 2 shock/struts myself at around 180K miles. That's it! The car looks incredibly good and people can't believe it is so old with so many miles. The interior has held up perfectly. The seats look great and the dash is perfect. It drives like new and we average 22 mpg. I plan to put 250K on it before looking for a new ride.