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.
38000 mile review
veevolt, 03/08/2013
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My comments seem to unfortunately mirror other who have posted a review for this model. I to have had several rattles pop up, humming from the rear at highway speeds, navigation unit failure, leaking water pump, leaking sunroof, abs sensors replaced, and two battery replacements so far. This is my first Toyota and quite sure It'll be my last.
2011 Venza- not what I expected!
mnharris, 02/13/2013
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
It's been a rather dissapointing 24 months with my Venza AWD. It's been in no less than 11 times for repairs, rattles in the dash/console, interior lights have quit working twice now along with all the dash backlighting, the automatic transmission sometimes has a very long delay before upshifting, Toyota has reflashed twice now and it works great for a few months then the problem returns....they now blame it on my driving style!?!? Im also very unhappy with the fuel economy, its downright V8 like at 15mpg average with a 50/50 mix of in town and interstate driving. Not sure I'll be keeping this one much longer.
5 year OWNER
John, 08/09/2017
2012 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very good solid car. Excellent on long trips. Heated seats really pay off in winter. Great visibility due to ride height. Very spacious back seat area-passengers always amazed at the room and comfort. I found the 4cyl model to handle best, better handling with easier maintenance and strong, competent acceleration. Controls easy to reach and understand. Best thing is the car is so easy to get in and out of!
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2011 Venza Good Value, Good Looks, Fit and Finish Inside not Perfect
venzaowner, 07/20/2011
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
45 of 54 people found this review helpful
I wanted 4-cylinder to save gas (180 hp is plenty enough for me). I wanted a hatchback style so I could put more stuff in back. I needed rear seats that folded down so I could put more and longer stuff in. I wanted leather since it's easier to keep clean and looks more professional. I wanted a panoramic roof so that it makes the back seats feel more spacious and comfortable to sit in. I wanted USB and MP3 capability so I don't have to change CDs so often. I wanted good looks on the outside. I wanted a nice, polite, clean and clear-looking front instrument panel. I wanted a non-luxury, well-known brand so I can get max. value for money and it it fixed anywhere. The Venza was it.
Love My Venza!
K. Whitfield, 06/08/2017
2012 Toyota Venza LE 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have have my 2012 Toyota Venza for about 2 years. I bought it used, and put a bunch of miles on it. I have had zero problems with the car, even though it has about 115,000 miles. The leather seats, interior controls and space inside make it comfortable for the family and the gas mileage isn't bad. I like the look of the Venza on the exterior as well. The only negative things are the back-up camera, which isn't great, and the fact that the Venza has some major blind spots when changing lanes, etc. on the highway. I have learned to be extra careful. All in all, I really love my Venza and have never regretted the purchase.
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