Toyota Venza years to avoid
More than twice the Venza's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Venza years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Venza complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Venza problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration68
- Brakes63
- Electrical61
- Airbags57
- Visibility47
- Seats44
- Body39
- Transmission31
- Steering30
- Engine27
- Driver assistance18
- Fuel system13
Most reported problems on the Toyota Venza
Toyota Venza problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 82 | 28 | Airbags | 23,500 | 1 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 85 | 31 | Airbags | 8,000 | 1 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 70 | 59 | Airbags | 36,895 | 4 | 13 | |
| 2012 | 83 | 25 | Airbags | 47,000 | 4 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 71 | 59 | Electrical | 45,300 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 58 | 79 | Electrical | 37,000 | 9 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 30 | 173 | Acceleration | 40,000 | 8 | 18 | Avoid |
Recalls 11
Toyota Venza warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Toyota Venza
What years of the Toyota Venza should you avoid?
2009. It has more than twice the Toyota Venza's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 173, mostly about acceleration and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Venza?
2012, 2015 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (25, 28 and 31).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Venza?
Acceleration, with 68 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (63) and electrical (61).
How many recalls does the Toyota Venza have?
11 recalls between 2009 and 2015. The 2010 model year has the most, with 9.
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