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.
Comfort, speed, sound!
dbbksl, 08/03/2012
2012 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
Drove a Camry XLE V6. Adored that car, never had a problem, averaged 15K yearly, got better than EPA fuel economy. Considered new Camry when I bought car in March 12, but test drive of Venza XLE V6 changed my mind. Incredible seat comfort, versatile storage, stylish interior, and magnificent stereo. Also exceeds EPA rating for fuel economy, just like my reliable Camry did. Not a jiggle or squeak in the body. Traction and stability control make this car perform faultlessly in pouring rain and on slick streets. Braking also excellent.
4 month Owner
army4, 03/21/2012
2012 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr Wagon AWD (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Venza now for about four months and really enjoy the vehicle. The only thing I made a constructive critique about is the shifter is in the way of the seat heater, getting to the cups in the cup holder, adjusting the temperature. It just feels like I always have to reach around the sifter all the time.
2012 Venza Limited
roadrunner70, 04/23/2012
2012 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Had 2012 Venza limited since 3/24. Like others, copared to Ford Edge, GM crossovers, Kia Sorrento. Came down to sorrento vs. venza. Preferred the sorrento for price and features but didn't care for seat comfort. Overall happy with purchase. Too soon to rate most catagories, but have to agree that the shifter is poorly designed. It is too long and should be 2 or 3 inches shorter. Not happy that CD player requries opening nav unit. Presume that 2013 venza has corrected these design issues. However, if it gives the same level of reliability that my 2002 highlander has given (two minor repairs in 125,000 miles), I will be very happy. Oveall, a good vehicle.
Love Venza, but not gas mileage
vicki7, 10/28/2011
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
After much searching we loved the Venza for comfort and roominess. With back and hip problems it's easy to get in and out of. The only design I would change is to bring the windows down another 2 inches. From inside going to drive-up windows, you have to raise your arm somewhat high and try to reach over and down to grab items. Also, the armrest could be a couple inches higher. Very disappointed in the gas mileage! Have had it a month and get just 16 MPG around town! I was use to a V6 Buick. FWD, that got 26 MPG, so this is a big disappointment. It doesn't even reach the gas rating suggested on it's sticker. We don't drive lead foot either.
some easy fixes to increase sales
dfreshdee, 12/09/2010
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
54 of 58 people found this review helpful
I was disappointed that Toyota did not make some easy changes to improve this car. I know it just came out less then 2 years ago, but the number of people who have complained about the tire size/cost/fast wear is very high. Neither walmart nor costco even carry a tire this size, and the local shops want $1,250 to replace all 4 tires - all of which wear out very quickly. yuck.
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