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.
Loving It!
Mike Doring, 02/03/2019
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my Venza used with 76K on the clock in May of 2018. Since then I've put nearly 10K miles on. I bought it from a local Toyota dealer. It's my daily driver back and forth 25 miles each way to work. I was a little concerned about how it would handle winter weather, since I often leave before snowplows are out. But this thing just ignores it all and drives just like you're on dry pavement. The first real snowfall we had, I took it out in an open area with both paved and unpaved areas and tried to get it loose and out of control, just to learn how it would react and what it took to get it back. The AWD system made it nearly impossible to do so, and I'm a former dirt track stock car driver. It almost makes you to confident, which could be a downside. The interior fits my 6'5" frame well and comfortably. Lay the back seats down and you have as nearly as much room as the bed of your average short box pickup. It's not a "sit you back in the seat" vehicle, but gets to highway speeds faster than you expect because the 3.5 is so smooth. The only thing I really have problem with is the lack of map updates for the navigation system. A bypass for a local city that has been functional for 5 years still isn't programmed into the latest update. The Venza isn't sporty, nor is it "sexy", but it is a highly capable AWD vehicle with ample cargo room that is a dependable, reliable, and versatile. I love it.
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Glad I'm leasing this, I'll be giving it back!
susancab, 05/31/2012
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Maybe I should've got the 6 cyl but there is a lot not to like about the 4 cyl. I've had mine for 10K mi and the handling is very poor, the car drifts and seems like it's constantly out of alignment, even right after they align and balance it. I took it in twice so far and it seems fine for maybe 2 weeks then it starts drifting again. Hate it. The power is too weak and the engine sounds like a cheap engine with a course sound. Very loud compared to my Odyssey. Gas mileage is poor, even on the 4 cyl. There is a lot of room for improvement on this car. Meanwhile, I'll be renting other cars for lengthy test drives before buying my next car. :(
Best Ever Vehicle I have owned.
John, 02/27/2020
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2011 Venza, 6 cylinder AWD. Never disappointed me. Exceptional Toyota quality and very low service cost. It is a 2011 and it in now 2020. Will keep it until 2030 if I live long enough. All the negative stuff about it. Tough for them. Never has any issues, just keep up the required service. It will outlast most all others in it's class. Sad Toyota dropped it. Their loss.
Best vehicle I ever owned
Daniel, 05/05/2020
updated 05/10/2024
2012 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in 2012 and put about 10k miles/year on it. Never had any mechanical problem with the car. With the panoramic moon roof, some crackling noises can happen on uneven roads, and a rattle has started under the dashboard passenger side. And that's it, which is totally acceptable after this time. The car performs like a well-oiled machine and still looks contemporary and in great shape inside out. One service manager at our local Toyota dealership recently told me to hang on to this car as long as possible. He stated that there are always a few winners in the model line up of every car maker, and the Venza is certainly one of the winners for Toyota. Too bad they discontinued this car. Update Nov. 2022: Toyota replaced the Venza with a gorgeous looking hybrid car. I sat in it, tried it out, but the interior feels crammed compared to the previous version. I therefore bought a Highlander Hybrid and am happy with it, especially with room and gas mileage. At times, when I see one of the older Venzas, I still miss mine as in hindsight, it was still "the best vehicle I ever owned".
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For the young too... =)
aughasangel, 09/16/2011
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
I am a mother, of two very active children. So i have a sporting good store in the back of my car most of the time. I was a previous owner of a durango and was looking for a car with the room of an Suv and gad mileage and feel of a car.I must say this is everything i could as for and MORE. The back seat is so big it will grow with my children into and well beyond their teen years. The seats are comfortable, the ride is smooth and the panoramic roof has been a big hit with my family. I get the drive and "zippiness" of a car (just like i wanted) and the room of a full size suv .I dont know why all the commercial are geared to the older crowed.I LOVE THIS CAR very sleek