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Active Recalls (8)

21V257000 Apr 13, 2021 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side ...

16V396000 Jun 2, 2016 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006...

14V743000 Nov 19, 2014 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 T...

13V014000 Jan 16, 2013 SEATS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, an...

12V091000 Mar 7, 2012 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUG...

10V035000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE...

10V036000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." ...

10V023000 Jan 27, 2010 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO IT...

Complaints

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May 5, 2025 Service Brakes

1) Brakes consistently 'softer' than normal. Sometimes require pumping the pedal to stop at all. Can be difficult to start car, brake pedal may not move at all to get starter button to light up. **Every time after sitting over night, when the car starts the pedal 'mushes' to the floor. It must be pu...

May 5, 2025 Service Brakes

1) Brakes consistently 'softer' than normal. Sometimes require pumping the pedal to stop at all. Can be difficult to start car, brake pedal may not move at all to get starter button to light up. **Every time after sitting over night, when the car starts the pedal 'mushes' to the floor. It must be pu...

Jan 24, 2025 Electrical System

While driving, the computer seemed to short out, going blank on the cars display, and all guages failed. The car kpet driving, but I lost power steering and brakes. It was difficult to control the car while getting to the side of the road. Once there, I turned the car off to see if things would rese...

Jan 24, 2025 Electrical System

While driving, the computer seemed to short out, going blank on the cars display, and all guages failed. The car kpet driving, but I lost power steering and brakes. It was difficult to control the car while getting to the side of the road. Once there, I turned the car off to see if things would rese...

Nov 19, 2024 Seats

Hello, I issue this complaint because my 2009 Venza interior started smelling like smoke. It went on for a bit thinking it may be something outside the vehicle. I then realized the smell was coming from the seat I was sitting on. I've read online about this problem and its seems this is a problem ma...

Nov 19, 2024 Seats

Hello, I issue this complaint because my 2009 Venza interior started smelling like smoke. It went on for a bit thinking it may be something outside the vehicle. I then realized the smell was coming from the seat I was sitting on. I've read online about this problem and its seems this is a problem ma...

Nov 7, 2024 Air Bags Crash 72,800 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle w...

Nov 7, 2024 Engine Crash 72,800 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle w...

Nov 7, 2024 Air Bags Crash 72,800 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle w...

Nov 7, 2024 Engine Crash 72,800 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle w...

Aug 19, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

Aug 19, 2024 Air Bags

The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

Mar 6, 2024 Air Bags

Water leaks and streams from along the top, driver’s side, just above the window where the felt meets and connects to the hard plastic structure labeled, “ABS Curtain Airbag”, Water, drips from the top ceiling just below the pull down mirror on the driver side. * see attached pictures I l...

Mar 6, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Water leaks and streams from along the top, driver’s side, just above the window where the felt meets and connects to the hard plastic structure labeled, “ABS Curtain Airbag”, Water, drips from the top ceiling just below the pull down mirror on the driver side. * see attached pictures I l...

Mar 6, 2024 Air Bags

Water leaks and streams from along the top, driver’s side, just above the window where the felt meets and connects to the hard plastic structure labeled, “ABS Curtain Airbag”, Water, drips from the top ceiling just below the pull down mirror on the driver side. * see attached pictures I l...

Mar 6, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Water leaks and streams from along the top, driver’s side, just above the window where the felt meets and connects to the hard plastic structure labeled, “ABS Curtain Airbag”, Water, drips from the top ceiling just below the pull down mirror on the driver side. * see attached pictures I l...

Dec 10, 2023 Electrical System

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this rep...

Dec 10, 2023 Seats

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this rep...

Dec 10, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this rep...

Dec 10, 2023 Electrical System

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this rep...

Dec 10, 2023 Seats

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this rep...

Dec 10, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this rep...

Sep 16, 2023 Service Brakes

I was at a stop sign and I was on an incline and I let the brake go to press the gas and the car started to go backwards and i almost hit the car behind me and and press the gas to go forward. Now anytime I am on an incline during a stop and if I let go the brake the car goes backwards.

Sep 16, 2023 Power Train

I was at a stop sign and I was on an incline and I let the brake go to press the gas and the car started to go backwards and i almost hit the car behind me and and press the gas to go forward. Now anytime I am on an incline during a stop and if I let go the brake the car goes backwards.

Sep 16, 2023 Service Brakes

I was at a stop sign and I was on an incline and I let the brake go to press the gas and the car started to go backwards and i almost hit the car behind me and and press the gas to go forward. Now anytime I am on an incline during a stop and if I let go the brake the car goes backwards.

Sep 16, 2023 Power Train

I was at a stop sign and I was on an incline and I let the brake go to press the gas and the car started to go backwards and i almost hit the car behind me and and press the gas to go forward. Now anytime I am on an incline during a stop and if I let go the brake the car goes backwards.

Feb 28, 2023 Air Bags 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and opening and closing the front driver’s side door, the SRS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was previously inspected under NHT...

Feb 28, 2023 Air Bags 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and opening and closing the front driver’s side door, the SRS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was previously inspected under NHT...

Apr 6, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My 2009 Venza requires an entire roof seal replacement to stop leaking from all sides of the roof. I was quoted $1k. There should be a recall or some portion of this cost covered by Toyota.

Apr 6, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My 2009 Venza requires an entire roof seal replacement to stop leaking from all sides of the roof. I was quoted $1k. There should be a recall or some portion of this cost covered by Toyota.

Feb 19, 2022 Structure

The sunroof/moonroof leak every time it rains. The water leaks into the front and back of the car. This is damaging the upholstery and may be causing electrical or structural (rust) damage as well.

Feb 19, 2022 Structure

The sunroof/moonroof leak every time it rains. The water leaks into the front and back of the car. This is damaging the upholstery and may be causing electrical or structural (rust) damage as well.

Sep 23, 2021 Steering

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths

Sep 23, 2021 Suspension

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths

Sep 23, 2021 Electrical System

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths

Sep 23, 2021 Steering

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths

Sep 23, 2021 Suspension

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths

Sep 23, 2021 Electrical System

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths

May 18, 2021 Engine 120,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD REPLACED THE STARTER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ...

May 18, 2021 Engine 120,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD REPLACED THE STARTER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ...

Apr 28, 2021 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF MANUFACTURERS RECALL NUMBER: 21TB01 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TOYOTA HAYWARD (24773 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT TH...

Apr 28, 2021 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF MANUFACTURERS RECALL NUMBER: 21TB01 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TOYOTA HAYWARD (24773 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT TH...

Apr 19, 2021 Air Bags

AIRBAG SIGN ON THE DASH BOARD WITHOUT NO COLLUSION. IT COMES OFF AND ON AND THE IGNITION COIL B KEEPS COMING UP WHEN SCANNED AFTER FIXING.

Apr 19, 2021 Unknown Or Other

AIRBAG SIGN ON THE DASH BOARD WITHOUT NO COLLUSION. IT COMES OFF AND ON AND THE IGNITION COIL B KEEPS COMING UP WHEN SCANNED AFTER FIXING.

Apr 19, 2021 Air Bags

AIRBAG SIGN ON THE DASH BOARD WITHOUT NO COLLUSION. IT COMES OFF AND ON AND THE IGNITION COIL B KEEPS COMING UP WHEN SCANNED AFTER FIXING.

Apr 19, 2021 Unknown Or Other

AIRBAG SIGN ON THE DASH BOARD WITHOUT NO COLLUSION. IT COMES OFF AND ON AND THE IGNITION COIL B KEEPS COMING UP WHEN SCANNED AFTER FIXING.

Apr 17, 2021 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

THE HID LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND GO OUT LEAVING YOU IN TOTAL DARKNESS. NOT THE BULBS BECAUSE WILL COME ON AGAIN WHEN YOU RESTART THE CAR AND THEN WILL START FLICKERING AGAIN. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS REGARDING THIS. WILL DO IT WHILE IN MOTION OR PARKED. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN

Apr 17, 2021 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

THE HID LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND GO OUT LEAVING YOU IN TOTAL DARKNESS. NOT THE BULBS BECAUSE WILL COME ON AGAIN WHEN YOU RESTART THE CAR AND THEN WILL START FLICKERING AGAIN. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS REGARDING THIS. WILL DO IT WHILE IN MOTION OR PARKED. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN

Apr 11, 2021 Air Bags

WHEN IT RAINS I HAVING LEAKING ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF SUNROOF NEAR THE AIRBAGS IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS PLEASE HELP

Apr 11, 2021 Unknown Or Other

WHEN IT RAINS I HAVING LEAKING ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF SUNROOF NEAR THE AIRBAGS IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS PLEASE HELP

Apr 11, 2021 Air Bags

WHEN IT RAINS I HAVING LEAKING ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF SUNROOF NEAR THE AIRBAGS IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS PLEASE HELP

Apr 11, 2021 Unknown Or Other

WHEN IT RAINS I HAVING LEAKING ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF SUNROOF NEAR THE AIRBAGS IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS PLEASE HELP

Mar 10, 2021 Steering 67,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED A 2009 VENZA AND THERE IS A RATTLE IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN HITTING SMALL PUMPS OR CRACKS IN ROAD OR TURNING. NO PICS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A INTERNAL ISSUE.

Mar 10, 2021 Steering 67,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED A 2009 VENZA AND THERE IS A RATTLE IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN HITTING SMALL PUMPS OR CRACKS IN ROAD OR TURNING. NO PICS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A INTERNAL ISSUE.

Dec 16, 2020 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

I PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK, WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT CONTINUED TO BACK UP. NO MATTER WHAT GEAR I PUT IT IN IT STAYED IN REVERSE. I WAS BLOCKING A LANE AT THE MALL ,U MY HUSBAND TRIED TO PUSH IT WHILE IN NEUTRAL BUT HE COULDN'T BUDGE IT, IT WAS STILL IN REVERSE. I THI...

Dec 16, 2020 Power Train 40,000 mi

I PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK, WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT CONTINUED TO BACK UP. NO MATTER WHAT GEAR I PUT IT IN IT STAYED IN REVERSE. I WAS BLOCKING A LANE AT THE MALL ,U MY HUSBAND TRIED TO PUSH IT WHILE IN NEUTRAL BUT HE COULDN'T BUDGE IT, IT WAS STILL IN REVERSE. I THI...

Dec 16, 2020 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

I PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK, WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT CONTINUED TO BACK UP. NO MATTER WHAT GEAR I PUT IT IN IT STAYED IN REVERSE. I WAS BLOCKING A LANE AT THE MALL ,U MY HUSBAND TRIED TO PUSH IT WHILE IN NEUTRAL BUT HE COULDN'T BUDGE IT, IT WAS STILL IN REVERSE. I THI...

Dec 16, 2020 Power Train 40,000 mi

I PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK, WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT CONTINUED TO BACK UP. NO MATTER WHAT GEAR I PUT IT IN IT STAYED IN REVERSE. I WAS BLOCKING A LANE AT THE MALL ,U MY HUSBAND TRIED TO PUSH IT WHILE IN NEUTRAL BUT HE COULDN'T BUDGE IT, IT WAS STILL IN REVERSE. I THI...

Jun 14, 2020 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN MAKE LOUD NOISE AND LIKE METAL CONTACT

Jun 14, 2020 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN MAKE LOUD NOISE AND LIKE METAL CONTACT

Apr 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 110,456 mi

AWD ENGAGED ALL THE TIME AND IT MIGHT LOCK AND IF THIS HAPPEN THE CAR WILL STOP .THIS ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *TR

Apr 15, 2020 Unknown Or Other 110,456 mi

AWD ENGAGED ALL THE TIME AND IT MIGHT LOCK AND IF THIS HAPPEN THE CAR WILL STOP .THIS ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *TR

Jan 9, 2020 Seats 146,000 mi

THE SEAT HEATERS IN THE VEHICLE DON'T WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. SOMETIMES THERE IS A BURNING SMELL TO THEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE ONE WENT OUT COMPLETELY ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND WE HAD IT FIXED NOW THE PASSENGER ONE ISN'T WORKING AT ALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER GETS PRETTY HOT TOO AND HAS TO BE SHUT OFF.

Jan 9, 2020 Seats 146,000 mi

THE SEAT HEATERS IN THE VEHICLE DON'T WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. SOMETIMES THERE IS A BURNING SMELL TO THEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE ONE WENT OUT COMPLETELY ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND WE HAD IT FIXED NOW THE PASSENGER ONE ISN'T WORKING AT ALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER GETS PRETTY HOT TOO AND HAS TO BE SHUT OFF.

Dec 21, 2019 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT. USUALLY OCCURS IN THE "AUTO" SETTING BUT NOT ALWAYS. SOMETIMES AFTER STOPPING AND TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LIGHTS, THE LOW BEAM WILL START WORKING BUT NOT ALWAYS. NEXT NIGHT THE LIGHTS WORK ...

Dec 21, 2019 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT. USUALLY OCCURS IN THE "AUTO" SETTING BUT NOT ALWAYS. SOMETIMES AFTER STOPPING AND TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LIGHTS, THE LOW BEAM WILL START WORKING BUT NOT ALWAYS. NEXT NIGHT THE LIGHTS WORK ...

Dec 1, 2019 Electrical System 154,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE IN A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY TURN ON AND ATTEMPT TO START. THERE IS NO FUEL GOING TO THE ENGINE, SO IT DOES NOT IGNITE, BUT I HAVE READ REPORTS IF VENZAS DOING THIS AND CATCHING FIRE. THE OTHER CHALLENGE IS THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT ALSO ACTIVATES THE ENGINE IM...

Dec 1, 2019 Electrical System 154,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE IN A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY TURN ON AND ATTEMPT TO START. THERE IS NO FUEL GOING TO THE ENGINE, SO IT DOES NOT IGNITE, BUT I HAVE READ REPORTS IF VENZAS DOING THIS AND CATCHING FIRE. THE OTHER CHALLENGE IS THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT ALSO ACTIVATES THE ENGINE IM...

Oct 1, 2019 Visibility 64,623 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREDEMANN TOYOTA (1301 W DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068, (847) 655-1435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF HOUSING NE...

Oct 1, 2019 Structure 64,623 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREDEMANN TOYOTA (1301 W DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068, (847) 655-1435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF HOUSING NE...

Oct 1, 2019 Visibility/wiper 64,623 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREDEMANN TOYOTA (1301 W DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068, (847) 655-1435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF HOUSING NE...

Oct 1, 2019 Visibility 64,623 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREDEMANN TOYOTA (1301 W DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068, (847) 655-1435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF HOUSING NE...

Oct 1, 2019 Structure 64,623 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREDEMANN TOYOTA (1301 W DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068, (847) 655-1435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF HOUSING NE...

Oct 1, 2019 Visibility/wiper 64,623 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREDEMANN TOYOTA (1301 W DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068, (847) 655-1435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF HOUSING NE...

Sep 16, 2019 Exterior Lighting 138,000 mi

POOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION, WHICH I DETERMINED IS DUE TO CLOUDING OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE LENS IN THE LOW BEAM LAMP SOCKET. (NOT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREATER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY) I'VE READ SOME BLOGS AND ANECDOTALLY THIS APPEARS A RECURRING COMPLAINT WITH SOME TOYOTAS. IT IS NOT ...

Sep 16, 2019 Exterior Lighting 138,000 mi

POOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION, WHICH I DETERMINED IS DUE TO CLOUDING OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE LENS IN THE LOW BEAM LAMP SOCKET. (NOT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREATER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY) I'VE READ SOME BLOGS AND ANECDOTALLY THIS APPEARS A RECURRING COMPLAINT WITH SOME TOYOTAS. IT IS NOT ...

Jul 20, 2019 Unknown Or Other

SUN VISORS HAVE CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE VISOR TO JUST HANG DOWN CAUSING TEARING IN THE COVERING MATERIAL AND POOR VISIBILITY. IT CANNOT BE PUT BACK UP IN PLACE. THE INTERNAL MECHANISM IS FROZEN UP OR SOMETHING.

Jul 20, 2019 Unknown Or Other

SUN VISORS HAVE CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE VISOR TO JUST HANG DOWN CAUSING TEARING IN THE COVERING MATERIAL AND POOR VISIBILITY. IT CANNOT BE PUT BACK UP IN PLACE. THE INTERNAL MECHANISM IS FROZEN UP OR SOMETHING.

Feb 5, 2019 Service Brakes

DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO HEAT. SPEED SENSOR FRONT RIGHT THERE LIGHT ON BREAK ABS AND VSC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKE NOISE

Feb 5, 2019 Power Train

DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO HEAT. SPEED SENSOR FRONT RIGHT THERE LIGHT ON BREAK ABS AND VSC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKE NOISE

Feb 5, 2019 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO HEAT. SPEED SENSOR FRONT RIGHT THERE LIGHT ON BREAK ABS AND VSC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKE NOISE

Feb 5, 2019 Service Brakes

DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO HEAT. SPEED SENSOR FRONT RIGHT THERE LIGHT ON BREAK ABS AND VSC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKE NOISE

Feb 5, 2019 Power Train

DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO HEAT. SPEED SENSOR FRONT RIGHT THERE LIGHT ON BREAK ABS AND VSC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKE NOISE

Feb 5, 2019 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO HEAT. SPEED SENSOR FRONT RIGHT THERE LIGHT ON BREAK ABS AND VSC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKE NOISE

Jan 7, 2019 Seats

MY FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN WORKING SINCE LAST YEAR. I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON TOYOTA VENZA 2009 FOR FRONT SEAT HEATING ISSUES UNTIL NOW. I HAVE NEVER TAKEN IT TO ANY DEALERSHIP TO RECTIFY OR DISCONNECT THE HEATING ELEMENTS. I BELIEVE THIS MIGHT STILL BE A SAFETY ISSUE...

Jan 7, 2019 Seats

MY FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN WORKING SINCE LAST YEAR. I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON TOYOTA VENZA 2009 FOR FRONT SEAT HEATING ISSUES UNTIL NOW. I HAVE NEVER TAKEN IT TO ANY DEALERSHIP TO RECTIFY OR DISCONNECT THE HEATING ELEMENTS. I BELIEVE THIS MIGHT STILL BE A SAFETY ISSUE...

Dec 23, 2018 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY DISPLAY UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES AFTER 1/4 MILE OF DRIVING, OTHER TIMES AFTER 25 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY DISPLAY ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROADS, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. WHILE I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT OR SYSTEM FAIL,...

Dec 23, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY DISPLAY UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES AFTER 1/4 MILE OF DRIVING, OTHER TIMES AFTER 25 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY DISPLAY ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROADS, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. WHILE I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT OR SYSTEM FAIL,...

Dec 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY DISPLAY UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES AFTER 1/4 MILE OF DRIVING, OTHER TIMES AFTER 25 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY DISPLAY ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROADS, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. WHILE I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT OR SYSTEM FAIL,...

Dec 23, 2018 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY DISPLAY UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES AFTER 1/4 MILE OF DRIVING, OTHER TIMES AFTER 25 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY DISPLAY ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROADS, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. WHILE I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT OR SYSTEM FAIL,...

Dec 23, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY DISPLAY UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES AFTER 1/4 MILE OF DRIVING, OTHER TIMES AFTER 25 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY DISPLAY ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROADS, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. WHILE I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT OR SYSTEM FAIL,...

Dec 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY DISPLAY UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES AFTER 1/4 MILE OF DRIVING, OTHER TIMES AFTER 25 MILES OF DRIVING. THEY DISPLAY ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROADS, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. WHILE I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT OR SYSTEM FAIL,...

Dec 7, 2018 Power Train 72,000 mi

MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A WHINING, GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING. THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. THE NOISE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE VERY QUICKLY. AFTER MECHANICAL INSPECTION I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SHOT. I WAS ALSO...

Dec 7, 2018 Power Train 72,000 mi

MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A WHINING, GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING. THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. THE NOISE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE VERY QUICKLY. AFTER MECHANICAL INSPECTION I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SHOT. I WAS ALSO...

Nov 17, 2018 Seats 56,135 mi

VEHICLE IS 9 YEARS OLD, BUT WITH ONLY 56,135 MILES AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED. DRIVEN BY A SMALL FEMALE, WHICH IS RELEVANT. EXPERIENCED AN ACRID, BURNING SMELL WHICH CAUSED GAGGING AND COUGHING. NO SMOKE VISIBLE. DEALER FOUND PROBLEMS WITH HEATED SEATS, WIRING AND CONNECTORS. ENTIRE HEATED SEAT SYSTEM...

Nov 17, 2018 Seats 56,135 mi

VEHICLE IS 9 YEARS OLD, BUT WITH ONLY 56,135 MILES AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED. DRIVEN BY A SMALL FEMALE, WHICH IS RELEVANT. EXPERIENCED AN ACRID, BURNING SMELL WHICH CAUSED GAGGING AND COUGHING. NO SMOKE VISIBLE. DEALER FOUND PROBLEMS WITH HEATED SEATS, WIRING AND CONNECTORS. ENTIRE HEATED SEAT SYSTEM...

Sep 21, 2018 Air Bags 188,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF HAVING THE SRS LIGHT COME ON, IT'S NOW ON ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK AND STAYED ON. I'M VERY FRUSTRATED THAT THIS CANNOT BE RESOLVED AND ITS BECOMING A VERY EXPENSIVE SOLUTION.

Sep 21, 2018 Air Bags 188,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF HAVING THE SRS LIGHT COME ON, IT'S NOW ON ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK AND STAYED ON. I'M VERY FRUSTRATED THAT THIS CANNOT BE RESOLVED AND ITS BECOMING A VERY EXPENSIVE SOLUTION.

Apr 24, 2018 Unknown Or Other 116,125 mi

ON 4/21/2018, I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH DOWN A MOUNTAIN FREEWAY IN ARIZONA FROM 5600 ELEVATION TO 2300 FT WHEN MY SUNROOF BLEW A HOLE OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE LANE OF GLASS. THE WHOLE PANE CRACKED AND BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE. THANKFULLY THE SUNROOF AND PROTECTIVE COVER WERE CLOSED. AT FIRST I T...

Apr 24, 2018 Unknown Or Other 116,125 mi

ON 4/21/2018, I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH DOWN A MOUNTAIN FREEWAY IN ARIZONA FROM 5600 ELEVATION TO 2300 FT WHEN MY SUNROOF BLEW A HOLE OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE LANE OF GLASS. THE WHOLE PANE CRACKED AND BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE. THANKFULLY THE SUNROOF AND PROTECTIVE COVER WERE CLOSED. AT FIRST I T...

Apr 16, 2018 Electrical System 63,000 mi

FAULTY WIRING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER CAUSING A BURNING SMELL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR HARM TO THE OCCUPANT.

Apr 16, 2018 Electrical System 63,000 mi

FAULTY WIRING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER CAUSING A BURNING SMELL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR HARM TO THE OCCUPANT.

Jan 30, 2018 Seats 103,000 mi

HEATED SEAT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER (#875010T010) FAILS RESULTING IN HEATED SEAT FAILURE. IN OUR CASE, THE CONTROLLER FAILED MELTING THE WIRE HARNESS PLUG TO THE CONTROLLER. THIS COULD HAVE STARTED THE SEAT ON FIRE WITH OUR 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA HAS DISCONTINUED THIS PART F...

Jan 30, 2018 Seats 103,000 mi

HEATED SEAT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER (#875010T010) FAILS RESULTING IN HEATED SEAT FAILURE. IN OUR CASE, THE CONTROLLER FAILED MELTING THE WIRE HARNESS PLUG TO THE CONTROLLER. THIS COULD HAVE STARTED THE SEAT ON FIRE WITH OUR 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA HAS DISCONTINUED THIS PART F...

Jan 12, 2018 Seats

THE DRIVER HEATED SEAT NO LONGER WORKS, AT ALL. I PURCHASED IT USED WITH 46K MILES AND IT WORKED FOR ONE WINTER (2014) BUT NO LONGER. THE LIGHT FOR THE HEATER COMES ON BUT THERE IS NO HEAT EMITTED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR THIS AVAILABLE BUT NONE FOR MY VIN #. DEALER ESTIMATED $1200+ TO FIX SO...

Jan 12, 2018 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE "SRS AIRBAG" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES IT'S WHILE I'M DRIVING, SOMETIMES IT'S WHEN I'M IN PARK AND GET OUT OF THE CAR IF IT'S STILL ON. THERE'S NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND A LEXUS DEALER AND HAVE HAD MANY OF MY AIRBAG SENSORS REPLACED AND ...

Jan 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE "SRS AIRBAG" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES IT'S WHILE I'M DRIVING, SOMETIMES IT'S WHEN I'M IN PARK AND GET OUT OF THE CAR IF IT'S STILL ON. THERE'S NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND A LEXUS DEALER AND HAVE HAD MANY OF MY AIRBAG SENSORS REPLACED AND ...

Jan 12, 2018 Seats

THE DRIVER HEATED SEAT NO LONGER WORKS, AT ALL. I PURCHASED IT USED WITH 46K MILES AND IT WORKED FOR ONE WINTER (2014) BUT NO LONGER. THE LIGHT FOR THE HEATER COMES ON BUT THERE IS NO HEAT EMITTED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR THIS AVAILABLE BUT NONE FOR MY VIN #. DEALER ESTIMATED $1200+ TO FIX SO...

Jan 12, 2018 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE "SRS AIRBAG" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES IT'S WHILE I'M DRIVING, SOMETIMES IT'S WHEN I'M IN PARK AND GET OUT OF THE CAR IF IT'S STILL ON. THERE'S NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND A LEXUS DEALER AND HAVE HAD MANY OF MY AIRBAG SENSORS REPLACED AND ...

Jan 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE "SRS AIRBAG" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES IT'S WHILE I'M DRIVING, SOMETIMES IT'S WHEN I'M IN PARK AND GET OUT OF THE CAR IF IT'S STILL ON. THERE'S NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND A LEXUS DEALER AND HAVE HAD MANY OF MY AIRBAG SENSORS REPLACED AND ...

Jan 9, 2018 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

INTERMITTANT PROBLEM COMMON TO MANY THOUSANDS OR MORE OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. >THIS PROBLEM IS OF MOST URGENCY BECAUSE WE DO NOT KNOW IF WE CAN SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR. BRAKES>#1 SAFETY CONCERN. >THE EXACT PROBLEM IS THAT 3 "INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR SYMBOLS" LIGHT, ALL 3 AT THE SAME TIME. >THE INDICAT...

Jan 9, 2018 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

INTERMITTANT PROBLEM COMMON TO MANY THOUSANDS OR MORE OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. >THIS PROBLEM IS OF MOST URGENCY BECAUSE WE DO NOT KNOW IF WE CAN SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR. BRAKES>#1 SAFETY CONCERN. >THE EXACT PROBLEM IS THAT 3 "INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR SYMBOLS" LIGHT, ALL 3 AT THE SAME TIME. >THE INDICAT...

Nov 13, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER IN THE LEATHER SEAT WORKED FINE UNTIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. NOW WHEN IT IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION THERE IS A SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING. SEAT HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, THEN ON AGAIN A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TEST IT. THIS HAPPENS WHET...

Nov 13, 2017 Seats 80,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER IN THE LEATHER SEAT WORKED FINE UNTIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. NOW WHEN IT IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION THERE IS A SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING. SEAT HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, THEN ON AGAIN A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TEST IT. THIS HAPPENS WHET...

Nov 13, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER IN THE LEATHER SEAT WORKED FINE UNTIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. NOW WHEN IT IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION THERE IS A SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING. SEAT HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, THEN ON AGAIN A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TEST IT. THIS HAPPENS WHET...

Nov 13, 2017 Seats 80,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER IN THE LEATHER SEAT WORKED FINE UNTIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. NOW WHEN IT IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION THERE IS A SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING. SEAT HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, THEN ON AGAIN A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TEST IT. THIS HAPPENS WHET...

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 95,002 mi

STEERING COLUMN MAKES NOISE ON TURNS . MY MECHANIC CHECKED OUT ND IT IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN U JOINT. I THINK IT IS SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA SHOULD COVER.

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 95,002 mi

STEERING COLUMN MAKES NOISE ON TURNS . MY MECHANIC CHECKED OUT ND IT IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN U JOINT. I THINK IT IS SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA SHOULD COVER.

Jun 6, 2017 Service Brakes 43,743 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN CITY ABS VSC BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH MESSAGE TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO DEALER. TURNED OUT TO BE SPEED SENSOR ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL. I HAVE REMOVED SENSOR AND WHILE THERE IS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE IT APPEARS TO BE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. CLEARLY A DEFECT IN PRODUCT SINCE THE CAR IS GARA...

Jun 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,743 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN CITY ABS VSC BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH MESSAGE TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO DEALER. TURNED OUT TO BE SPEED SENSOR ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL. I HAVE REMOVED SENSOR AND WHILE THERE IS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE IT APPEARS TO BE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. CLEARLY A DEFECT IN PRODUCT SINCE THE CAR IS GARA...

Jun 6, 2017 Service Brakes 43,743 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN CITY ABS VSC BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH MESSAGE TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO DEALER. TURNED OUT TO BE SPEED SENSOR ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL. I HAVE REMOVED SENSOR AND WHILE THERE IS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE IT APPEARS TO BE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. CLEARLY A DEFECT IN PRODUCT SINCE THE CAR IS GARA...

Jun 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,743 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN CITY ABS VSC BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH MESSAGE TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE TO DEALER. TURNED OUT TO BE SPEED SENSOR ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL. I HAVE REMOVED SENSOR AND WHILE THERE IS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE IT APPEARS TO BE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. CLEARLY A DEFECT IN PRODUCT SINCE THE CAR IS GARA...

Jun 1, 2017 Seats 40,000 mi

WHEN DRIVER-SIDE SEAT WARMER IS ACTIVATED THERE IS A STRONG WIRE BURNING SMELL THAT FILLS THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED THAT SEVERAL OTHER MODELS, AROUND THE SAME YEAR, WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS THE 2009 VENZA ALSO HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Jun 1, 2017 Seats 40,000 mi

WHEN DRIVER-SIDE SEAT WARMER IS ACTIVATED THERE IS A STRONG WIRE BURNING SMELL THAT FILLS THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED THAT SEVERAL OTHER MODELS, AROUND THE SAME YEAR, WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS THE 2009 VENZA ALSO HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Mar 2, 2017 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A RATTLING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Mar 2, 2017 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A RATTLING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Feb 9, 2017 Steering 69,000 mi

WHEN STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO CONTROL AND MAKES A SHAKY AND HAD VIBATION. . CONTACTED TOYOTOA AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THEY WILL NOT FIX IT!! TWO TIMES NOW I HAVE BEEN BEHIND BAD ACCIDENTS, ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP

Feb 9, 2017 Steering 69,000 mi

WHEN STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO CONTROL AND MAKES A SHAKY AND HAD VIBATION. . CONTACTED TOYOTOA AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THEY WILL NOT FIX IT!! TWO TIMES NOW I HAVE BEEN BEHIND BAD ACCIDENTS, ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP

Dec 5, 2016 Electrical System Fire 81,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A "RUBBER BURNING" SMELL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ECU RELATED TO MY DRIVER SEAT WARMER HAD STARTED TO MELT. THE ECU WAS REMOVED AND THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR MY DRIVER SEAT WAS DISCONNECTED. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER R...

Dec 5, 2016 Seats Fire 81,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A "RUBBER BURNING" SMELL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ECU RELATED TO MY DRIVER SEAT WARMER HAD STARTED TO MELT. THE ECU WAS REMOVED AND THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR MY DRIVER SEAT WAS DISCONNECTED. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER R...

Dec 5, 2016 Electrical System Fire 81,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A "RUBBER BURNING" SMELL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ECU RELATED TO MY DRIVER SEAT WARMER HAD STARTED TO MELT. THE ECU WAS REMOVED AND THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR MY DRIVER SEAT WAS DISCONNECTED. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER R...

Dec 5, 2016 Seats Fire 81,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A "RUBBER BURNING" SMELL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ECU RELATED TO MY DRIVER SEAT WARMER HAD STARTED TO MELT. THE ECU WAS REMOVED AND THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR MY DRIVER SEAT WAS DISCONNECTED. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER R...

Nov 30, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THREE OCCU...

Nov 30, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THREE OCCU...

Nov 15, 2016 Electrical System 82,317 mi

PURCHASED 3 WKS AGO; WHEN REAR HATCH IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE BATTERY GOES DEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. CAR WAS STATIONARY.

Nov 15, 2016 Electrical System 82,317 mi

PURCHASED 3 WKS AGO; WHEN REAR HATCH IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE BATTERY GOES DEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. CAR WAS STATIONARY.

Oct 31, 2016 Visibility/wiper 103,800 mi

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME. NOW IT JUST HANGS DOWN IN MY FACE UNLESS I ROTATE IT TO THE SIDE WINDOW. NO VISOR WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN AND A VISOR TO MY LEFT BLOCKING MY VISION. NOT SAFE. *TR

Oct 31, 2016 Visibility/wiper 103,800 mi

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME. NOW IT JUST HANGS DOWN IN MY FACE UNLESS I ROTATE IT TO THE SIDE WINDOW. NO VISOR WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN AND A VISOR TO MY LEFT BLOCKING MY VISION. NOT SAFE. *TR

Sep 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

MY SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WHEN I APPLIED A LITTLE PRESSURE THE VISOR BROKE AROUND THE HOLE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE ROOF PIECE. I WAS DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD HANG IN MY FACE AND I COULD NOT SEE WELL. AT STOP SIGNS I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE IT BUT THE FABRIC AROUND IT PR...

Sep 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

MY SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WHEN I APPLIED A LITTLE PRESSURE THE VISOR BROKE AROUND THE HOLE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE ROOF PIECE. I WAS DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD HANG IN MY FACE AND I COULD NOT SEE WELL. AT STOP SIGNS I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE IT BUT THE FABRIC AROUND IT PR...

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags Crash

CONCERNS ABOUT THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING ON HIS 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WHEN HIS WIFE WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR ON 7/16/15. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE WAS THROWN AGAINST THE LEFT FRONT DOOR, CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY. *JB

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags Crash

CONCERNS ABOUT THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING ON HIS 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WHEN HIS WIFE WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR ON 7/16/15. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE WAS THROWN AGAINST THE LEFT FRONT DOOR, CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY. *JB

Aug 12, 2016 Service Brakes 32,700 mi

WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I ALMOST HIT THE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ROTARY AND THERE WAS CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD.

Aug 12, 2016 Wheels 32,700 mi

WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I ALMOST HIT THE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ROTARY AND THERE WAS CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD.

Aug 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 32,700 mi

WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I ALMOST HIT THE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ROTARY AND THERE WAS CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD.

Aug 12, 2016 Service Brakes 32,700 mi

WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I ALMOST HIT THE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ROTARY AND THERE WAS CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD.

Aug 12, 2016 Wheels 32,700 mi

WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I ALMOST HIT THE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ROTARY AND THERE WAS CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD.

Aug 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 32,700 mi

WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I ALMOST HIT THE CARS INFRONT OF ME. I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ROTARY AND THERE WAS CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD.

Jul 10, 2016 Electrical System 78,200 mi

ON JULY 4, 2016, OUR TOYOTA VENZA, WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF 210 SW 29TH AVENUE, ATTEMPTED TO START ITSELF WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR. THE SOLENOID MECHANISM CONNECTED THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER ON ITS OWN. THE COG OF THE STARTER WAS TRYING TO SPIN THE FLYWHEEL. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH ELECTRI...

Jul 10, 2016 Electrical System 78,200 mi

ON JULY 4, 2016, OUR TOYOTA VENZA, WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF 210 SW 29TH AVENUE, ATTEMPTED TO START ITSELF WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR. THE SOLENOID MECHANISM CONNECTED THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER ON ITS OWN. THE COG OF THE STARTER WAS TRYING TO SPIN THE FLYWHEEL. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH ELECTRI...

Jun 21, 2016 Power Train 120,000 mi

THIS IS 2009 TOYOTA VENZA V6 AWD VERSION. OIL LEAKED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLER SUB-ASSEMBLY AND THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE COUPLER ITSELF ALSO LEAKED OIL. THE UNIT IS ALL COVERED BY OIL. DEALER STATING THE PART IS NON-SERVICEABLE AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 21, 2016 Power Train 120,000 mi

THIS IS 2009 TOYOTA VENZA V6 AWD VERSION. OIL LEAKED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLER SUB-ASSEMBLY AND THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE COUPLER ITSELF ALSO LEAKED OIL. THE UNIT IS ALL COVERED BY OIL. DEALER STATING THE PART IS NON-SERVICEABLE AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 18, 2016 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Apr 18, 2016 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Dec 9, 2015 Seats 70,000 mi

SEAT HEATER OR DRIVER SIDE HEATS UP TOO HOT AND TOO FAST. SMELLS LIKE WIRES ARE BURNING. BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY ARE PUSHING US TO INSTALL A NEW SEAT FOR $5200.00. AND CHARGED US $112.00 FOR DIAGNOSTICS. AND DID NOT DISABLE THE HEATER. THEY LEFT IT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. CAR WAS TURNED ON IN PAR...

Dec 9, 2015 Seats 70,000 mi

SEAT HEATER OR DRIVER SIDE HEATS UP TOO HOT AND TOO FAST. SMELLS LIKE WIRES ARE BURNING. BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY ARE PUSHING US TO INSTALL A NEW SEAT FOR $5200.00. AND CHARGED US $112.00 FOR DIAGNOSTICS. AND DID NOT DISABLE THE HEATER. THEY LEFT IT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. CAR WAS TURNED ON IN PAR...

Oct 21, 2015 Seats Fire 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE SEAT HEATER, A BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE WERE DETECTED UNDER THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A FAULTY HEATING ELEMENT AND WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Oct 21, 2015 Seats Fire 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE SEAT HEATER, A BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE WERE DETECTED UNDER THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A FAULTY HEATING ELEMENT AND WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Oct 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

NOTICED THE CAR ACCELERATING A LITTLE BIT,NOTHING LIKE A THROTTLE STUCK OR ANYTHING BUT JUST ACCELERATING A BIT MORE THAN I THINK,CURIOUS TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THIS ISSUE AT ALL

Oct 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

NOTICED THE CAR ACCELERATING A LITTLE BIT,NOTHING LIKE A THROTTLE STUCK OR ANYTHING BUT JUST ACCELERATING A BIT MORE THAN I THINK,CURIOUS TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THIS ISSUE AT ALL

Sep 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

WHEN THE DRIVERS VISOR WAS PUSHED UP OUT OF THE WAY SOMETHING SNAPPED AND THE VISOR WOULD NOT STAY UP. IT WOULD ONLY HANG DOWN OBSTRUCTING MY LINE OF VISION. I ENDED UP DRIVING FROM UTAH TO AZ HOLDING THE VISOR UP SO I COULD SEE. I SPENT OVER $125 TO INSTALL IT MYSELF. TWO YEARS LATER THE SAME EXACT...

Sep 17, 2015 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

WHEN THE DRIVERS VISOR WAS PUSHED UP OUT OF THE WAY SOMETHING SNAPPED AND THE VISOR WOULD NOT STAY UP. IT WOULD ONLY HANG DOWN OBSTRUCTING MY LINE OF VISION. I ENDED UP DRIVING FROM UTAH TO AZ HOLDING THE VISOR UP SO I COULD SEE. I SPENT OVER $125 TO INSTALL IT MYSELF. TWO YEARS LATER THE SAME EXACT...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

Aug 2, 2015 Visibility/wiper 51,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION, OR IN THE VISOR POSITION, BUT DROPS INTO AN UNSAFE, VISIBILITY HAMPERING AND DISTRACTING LOCATION. TOUCHING/FEELING THE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WHERE THE VISOR CONNECTS TO THE SUPPORT BAR REVEALS THAT THE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED. I FIND IT INTERESTING...

Aug 2, 2015 Visibility/wiper 51,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION, OR IN THE VISOR POSITION, BUT DROPS INTO AN UNSAFE, VISIBILITY HAMPERING AND DISTRACTING LOCATION. TOUCHING/FEELING THE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WHERE THE VISOR CONNECTS TO THE SUPPORT BAR REVEALS THAT THE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED. I FIND IT INTERESTING...

Jul 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 44,642 mi

WHILE UNLOADING ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE VENZA, THE LEFT SIDE LIFT MECHANISM OF THE TAIL GATE WHICH WAS UP IN THE AUTOMATIC LIFT TOP POSITION BROKE OFF AND THE DOOR FELL ON MY HEAD INJURING MY SKULL. TERRIBLE HEADACHE AFTERWARDS. THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTION OF THE LIFT UP OR DOWN NO LONGER WORKS. ...

Jul 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 44,642 mi

WHILE UNLOADING ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE VENZA, THE LEFT SIDE LIFT MECHANISM OF THE TAIL GATE WHICH WAS UP IN THE AUTOMATIC LIFT TOP POSITION BROKE OFF AND THE DOOR FELL ON MY HEAD INJURING MY SKULL. TERRIBLE HEADACHE AFTERWARDS. THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTION OF THE LIFT UP OR DOWN NO LONGER WORKS. ...

Jul 17, 2015 Seats 80,000 mi

AS WITH CERTAIN 2009 VENZAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SOUTHEASTERN USA, I HAVE ONE I WAS TOLD WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE GULF STATES, WHERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER WIRING HAS ALSO BEEN DAMAGED. UNLIKE SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (SET), THERE HAS BEEN NO OTHER RECALL BY GULF STATES TOYOTA DISTRIBUTO...

Jul 17, 2015 Seats 80,000 mi

AS WITH CERTAIN 2009 VENZAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SOUTHEASTERN USA, I HAVE ONE I WAS TOLD WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE GULF STATES, WHERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER WIRING HAS ALSO BEEN DAMAGED. UNLIKE SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (SET), THERE HAS BEEN NO OTHER RECALL BY GULF STATES TOYOTA DISTRIBUTO...

Jul 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER MAY BECOME CLOGGED CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER UNIT HOUSING. THE ACCUMULATED WATER MAY THEN LEAK THROUGH A SEAM IN THE HOUSING ONTO THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT OF...

Jul 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER MAY BECOME CLOGGED CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER UNIT HOUSING. THE ACCUMULATED WATER MAY THEN LEAK THROUGH A SEAM IN THE HOUSING ONTO THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT OF...

Mar 15, 2015 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Wheels 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Wheels 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

TOYOTA 2009 VENZA SYSTEMIC SPEED SENSOR FAILURES: RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR 1/17/2015: LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR MAY 2013: LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR APRIL 2012 IN EACH CASE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEMS WERE DISABLED, CREATING HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERATIO...

Mar 12, 2015 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT PRODUCED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE WIRING INSIDE THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Mar 12, 2015 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT PRODUCED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE WIRING INSIDE THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Mar 12, 2015 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT PRODUCED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE WIRING INSIDE THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Mar 12, 2015 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT PRODUCED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE WIRING INSIDE THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Feb 25, 2015 Unknown Or Other 53,000 mi

OUR 2009 VENZA HAS HAD 3 SPEED SENSOR FAILURES IN THE LAST YEAR. GOOD THING WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THAT EXPIRES IN ABOUT 10,000 MILES? WHEN I ASKED TOYOTA THIS QUESTION, THEY SAID TO CALL BACK WHEN ANOTHER WHEN BROKE. I'M SURE THAT WON'T BE LONG. IN MY OPINION, TOYOTA...

Feb 25, 2015 Unknown Or Other 53,000 mi

OUR 2009 VENZA HAS HAD 3 SPEED SENSOR FAILURES IN THE LAST YEAR. GOOD THING WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THAT EXPIRES IN ABOUT 10,000 MILES? WHEN I ASKED TOYOTA THIS QUESTION, THEY SAID TO CALL BACK WHEN ANOTHER WHEN BROKE. I'M SURE THAT WON'T BE LONG. IN MY OPINION, TOYOTA...

Feb 17, 2015 Seats 1,400,000 mi

THE HEATED LEATHER FACTORY INSTALLED SEATS IN OUR 2009 TOYOTA VENZA START TO SMELL LIKE ELECTRIC WIRES MELTING AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON. I HAVE CALLED MY TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA CORPORATION AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY MODEL AND VIN. I HAVE 140,000 MILES ONLY CAR AND...

Feb 17, 2015 Seats 1,400,000 mi

THE HEATED LEATHER FACTORY INSTALLED SEATS IN OUR 2009 TOYOTA VENZA START TO SMELL LIKE ELECTRIC WIRES MELTING AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON. I HAVE CALLED MY TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA CORPORATION AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY MODEL AND VIN. I HAVE 140,000 MILES ONLY CAR AND...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System 22,327 mi

ON 1-22-13 WE HAD THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REPAIRED. WE OBSERVED THAT THE CAB WOULD FILL WITH THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING WHEN WE ENGAGED THE SEAT HEATER. IT FIRST OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH PRIOR, BUT AT THAT TIME I COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SMELL. AN ONLI...

Feb 11, 2015 Seats 22,327 mi

ON 1-22-13 WE HAD THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REPAIRED. WE OBSERVED THAT THE CAB WOULD FILL WITH THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING WHEN WE ENGAGED THE SEAT HEATER. IT FIRST OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH PRIOR, BUT AT THAT TIME I COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SMELL. AN ONLI...

Feb 11, 2015 Wheels 31,928 mi

ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF: TSB 0031-12 WAS ISSUED. NHTSA REF: 10052153 FOR THE 2009 VENZA WAS ALSO ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.THE FAULTY W...

Feb 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 31,928 mi

ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF: TSB 0031-12 WAS ISSUED. NHTSA REF: 10052153 FOR THE 2009 VENZA WAS ALSO ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.THE FAULTY W...

Feb 11, 2015 Service Brakes 31,928 mi

ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF: TSB 0031-12 WAS ISSUED. NHTSA REF: 10052153 FOR THE 2009 VENZA WAS ALSO ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.THE FAULTY W...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System 22,327 mi

ON 1-22-13 WE HAD THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REPAIRED. WE OBSERVED THAT THE CAB WOULD FILL WITH THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING WHEN WE ENGAGED THE SEAT HEATER. IT FIRST OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH PRIOR, BUT AT THAT TIME I COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SMELL. AN ONLI...

Feb 11, 2015 Seats 22,327 mi

ON 1-22-13 WE HAD THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REPAIRED. WE OBSERVED THAT THE CAB WOULD FILL WITH THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING WHEN WE ENGAGED THE SEAT HEATER. IT FIRST OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH PRIOR, BUT AT THAT TIME I COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SMELL. AN ONLI...

Feb 11, 2015 Wheels 31,928 mi

ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF: TSB 0031-12 WAS ISSUED. NHTSA REF: 10052153 FOR THE 2009 VENZA WAS ALSO ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.THE FAULTY W...

Feb 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 31,928 mi

ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF: TSB 0031-12 WAS ISSUED. NHTSA REF: 10052153 FOR THE 2009 VENZA WAS ALSO ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.THE FAULTY W...

Feb 11, 2015 Service Brakes 31,928 mi

ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF: TSB 0031-12 WAS ISSUED. NHTSA REF: 10052153 FOR THE 2009 VENZA WAS ALSO ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.THE FAULTY W...

Feb 10, 2015 Structure 83,000 mi

DRIVERS SUN VISOR DROPS DOWN BLOCKING VISION. IT STARTED OUT WITH A SLIGHT SAGGING DOWN, BUT TODAY WHILE IN DALLAS, TX TRAFFIC IT DROPPED DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY UP ON IT'S OWN. VERY DANGEROUS! I HAD TO LITERALLY TEAR VISOR DOWN TO SAFELY BE ABLE TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. *TR

Feb 10, 2015 Structure 83,000 mi

DRIVERS SUN VISOR DROPS DOWN BLOCKING VISION. IT STARTED OUT WITH A SLIGHT SAGGING DOWN, BUT TODAY WHILE IN DALLAS, TX TRAFFIC IT DROPPED DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY UP ON IT'S OWN. VERY DANGEROUS! I HAD TO LITERALLY TEAR VISOR DOWN TO SAFELY BE ABLE TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. *TR

Feb 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 24,000 mi

I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVE THRU LINE OF A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN THE CAR TOOK A SUDDEN SURGE FORWARD. I STEERED HARD TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND MANAGE TO HIT THE BUMPER ON RIGHT SIDE DOING OVER 1500 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE AND SWERVED INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR DOING DAMAGE TO IT...

Feb 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 24,000 mi

I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVE THRU LINE OF A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN THE CAR TOOK A SUDDEN SURGE FORWARD. I STEERED HARD TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND MANAGE TO HIT THE BUMPER ON RIGHT SIDE DOING OVER 1500 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE AND SWERVED INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR DOING DAMAGE TO IT...

Jan 13, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WHILE AT GROCERY STORE, ENGAGED REAR POWER LIFT GATE ON KEY FOB. LIFT GATE OPENED AND STARTED LOADING GROCERIES INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE LIFT GATE CAME DOWN HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. THERE WAS SO MUCH PRESSURE THAT IT KNOCKED TO MY KNEES. THE HEAD STRIKE CAUSED A CONTUSION AND RAISED ...

Jan 13, 2015 Structure 90,000 mi

WHILE AT GROCERY STORE, ENGAGED REAR POWER LIFT GATE ON KEY FOB. LIFT GATE OPENED AND STARTED LOADING GROCERIES INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE LIFT GATE CAME DOWN HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. THERE WAS SO MUCH PRESSURE THAT IT KNOCKED TO MY KNEES. THE HEAD STRIKE CAUSED A CONTUSION AND RAISED ...

Jan 13, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WHILE AT GROCERY STORE, ENGAGED REAR POWER LIFT GATE ON KEY FOB. LIFT GATE OPENED AND STARTED LOADING GROCERIES INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE LIFT GATE CAME DOWN HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. THERE WAS SO MUCH PRESSURE THAT IT KNOCKED TO MY KNEES. THE HEAD STRIKE CAUSED A CONTUSION AND RAISED ...

Jan 13, 2015 Structure 90,000 mi

WHILE AT GROCERY STORE, ENGAGED REAR POWER LIFT GATE ON KEY FOB. LIFT GATE OPENED AND STARTED LOADING GROCERIES INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE LIFT GATE CAME DOWN HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. THERE WAS SO MUCH PRESSURE THAT IT KNOCKED TO MY KNEES. THE HEAD STRIKE CAUSED A CONTUSION AND RAISED ...

Jan 3, 2015 Visibility/wiper

IN MARCH 2014, MY PASSENGER SUN VISOR STARTED FAILING BY MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN LOWERING. BY APRIL, THE VISOR WOULD NOT GO BACK UP AND ENDING "HANGING" WHERE YOU WERE UNABLE TO SEE UNLESS YOU HELD IT. IN MAY 2014, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED AS WELL. I NOW HAVE BOTH VISORS STOWED IN...

Jan 3, 2015 Visibility/wiper

IN MARCH 2014, MY PASSENGER SUN VISOR STARTED FAILING BY MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN LOWERING. BY APRIL, THE VISOR WOULD NOT GO BACK UP AND ENDING "HANGING" WHERE YOU WERE UNABLE TO SEE UNLESS YOU HELD IT. IN MAY 2014, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED AS WELL. I NOW HAVE BOTH VISORS STOWED IN...

Dec 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 24,630 mi

I WAS PULLING UP TO A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES . I HIT AND DAMAGED TWO CARS IN THE PARKING LOT BEFORE I COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE CAR HAD DONE THIS BUT THE OTHER TIME NO OTHER CARS WAS I...

Dec 29, 2014 Unknown Or Other Crash 24,630 mi

I WAS PULLING UP TO A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES . I HIT AND DAMAGED TWO CARS IN THE PARKING LOT BEFORE I COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE CAR HAD DONE THIS BUT THE OTHER TIME NO OTHER CARS WAS I...

Dec 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 24,630 mi

I WAS PULLING UP TO A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES . I HIT AND DAMAGED TWO CARS IN THE PARKING LOT BEFORE I COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE CAR HAD DONE THIS BUT THE OTHER TIME NO OTHER CARS WAS I...

Dec 29, 2014 Unknown Or Other Crash 24,630 mi

I WAS PULLING UP TO A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES . I HIT AND DAMAGED TWO CARS IN THE PARKING LOT BEFORE I COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE CAR HAD DONE THIS BUT THE OTHER TIME NO OTHER CARS WAS I...

Dec 11, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE MECHANIC ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE. THE TECHNICI...

Dec 11, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE MECHANIC ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE. THE TECHNICI...

Nov 25, 2014 Visibility/wiper

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND IS COMING APART. THE VISOR HINGE SEEMS TO BE PROTRUDING FROM THE VISOR WHICH CAUSE THE VISOR NOT TO STAY UP OR GO UP BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, YOU HAVE TO DUCK DOWN TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. ALSO, WHEN TURNIN...

Nov 25, 2014 Visibility/wiper

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND IS COMING APART. THE VISOR HINGE SEEMS TO BE PROTRUDING FROM THE VISOR WHICH CAUSE THE VISOR NOT TO STAY UP OR GO UP BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, YOU HAVE TO DUCK DOWN TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. ALSO, WHEN TURNIN...

Nov 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

VCS, BRAKES, ABS LIGHTS ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER HEAVY RAIN. WENT AWAY, CAME BACK A COUPLE OF TIMES AND NOW IS ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

VCS, BRAKES, ABS LIGHTS ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER HEAVY RAIN. WENT AWAY, CAME BACK A COUPLE OF TIMES AND NOW IS ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

VCS, BRAKES, ABS LIGHTS ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER HEAVY RAIN. WENT AWAY, CAME BACK A COUPLE OF TIMES AND NOW IS ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

VCS, BRAKES, ABS LIGHTS ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER HEAVY RAIN. WENT AWAY, CAME BACK A COUPLE OF TIMES AND NOW IS ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Visibility/wiper 111,240 mi

EXACTLY AS ANOTHER DRIVER STATED: THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED TO JUST FALL DOWN A LITTLE AT FIRST. THEN IT JUST STARTED FALLING OFF A LITTLE MORE SOMETIME BLOCKING MY VIEW. I WOULD PUSH IT BACK UP AND THAT WORKED FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS UNTIL THE METAL PART CAME THROUGH THE CLOTH AND IT CAME OFF...

Nov 18, 2014 Visibility/wiper 111,240 mi

EXACTLY AS ANOTHER DRIVER STATED: THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED TO JUST FALL DOWN A LITTLE AT FIRST. THEN IT JUST STARTED FALLING OFF A LITTLE MORE SOMETIME BLOCKING MY VIEW. I WOULD PUSH IT BACK UP AND THAT WORKED FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS UNTIL THE METAL PART CAME THROUGH THE CLOTH AND IT CAME OFF...

Nov 10, 2014 Visibility

SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY: LAST YEAR (2003) THE LEFT SUN VISOR (DRIVER SIDE) FELL STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING VISION DURING TRAVEL. I ALREADY PAID $100 + TAX TO REPLACE IT. NOW ON NOVEMBER 2014, THE RIGHT SUN VISOR (PASSENGER SIDE) IS BROKEN. I HAVE CONCLUDED THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT A...

Nov 10, 2014 Visibility

SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY: LAST YEAR (2003) THE LEFT SUN VISOR (DRIVER SIDE) FELL STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING VISION DURING TRAVEL. I ALREADY PAID $100 + TAX TO REPLACE IT. NOW ON NOVEMBER 2014, THE RIGHT SUN VISOR (PASSENGER SIDE) IS BROKEN. I HAVE CONCLUDED THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT A...

Oct 30, 2014 Engine 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, AN UNKNOWN SOUND EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT AND WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED BUT THE W...

Oct 30, 2014 Engine 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, AN UNKNOWN SOUND EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT AND WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED BUT THE W...

Sep 23, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

LH SUN VISOR FELL STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING VISION DURING TRAVEL. REPLACED LH SUN VISOR AND NOW AT 81,000 MILES THE LH SUN VISOR IS BROKEN AGAIN, THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART AND HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE CLEAR VISION. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BUY A THIRD VISOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. LH SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY ...

Sep 23, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

LH SUN VISOR FELL STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING VISION DURING TRAVEL. REPLACED LH SUN VISOR AND NOW AT 81,000 MILES THE LH SUN VISOR IS BROKEN AGAIN, THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART AND HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE CLEAR VISION. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BUY A THIRD VISOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. LH SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY ...

Sep 18, 2014 Steering 48,200 mi

THE DEALER SAID ITS A FAULTY INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I PURCHASED IT 7 MONTHS AGO. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Steering 48,200 mi

THE DEALER SAID ITS A FAULTY INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I PURCHASED IT 7 MONTHS AGO. *TR

Sep 4, 2014 Visibility/wiper 67,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED TO JUST FALL DOWN A LITTLE AT FIRST. THEN IT JUST STARTED FALLING OFF A LITTLE MORE SOMETIME BLOCKING MY VIEW. I WOULD PUSH IT BACK UP AND THAT WORKED FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS UNTIL THE METAL PART CAME THROUGH THE CLOTH AND IT CAME OFF TOTALLY. I WENT TO PRICE A NEW ...

Sep 4, 2014 Visibility/wiper 67,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED TO JUST FALL DOWN A LITTLE AT FIRST. THEN IT JUST STARTED FALLING OFF A LITTLE MORE SOMETIME BLOCKING MY VIEW. I WOULD PUSH IT BACK UP AND THAT WORKED FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS UNTIL THE METAL PART CAME THROUGH THE CLOTH AND IT CAME OFF TOTALLY. I WENT TO PRICE A NEW ...

Aug 27, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFT GATE WAS RELEASED OPEN WITH THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTO CLOSE FEATURE THAT WOULD RELEASE AND THEN PULL THE LIFTGATE INTO THE VEHICLE. THE LIFTGATE WAS ALSO SUPPOSED TO DET...

Aug 27, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFT GATE WAS RELEASED OPEN WITH THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTO CLOSE FEATURE THAT WOULD RELEASE AND THEN PULL THE LIFTGATE INTO THE VEHICLE. THE LIFTGATE WAS ALSO SUPPOSED TO DET...

Aug 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 47,000 mi

OUR VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT HIGH SPEED BY A PERSON WHO RAN A STOP SIGN ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ALMOST EVERY CORNER AND SIDE OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED WITH PAIN AND CONTUSION IN THE NECK, HEAD, SIDE, AND ELBOWS. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYE...

Aug 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 47,000 mi

OUR VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT HIGH SPEED BY A PERSON WHO RAN A STOP SIGN ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ALMOST EVERY CORNER AND SIDE OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED WITH PAIN AND CONTUSION IN THE NECK, HEAD, SIDE, AND ELBOWS. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYE...

Aug 18, 2014 Service Brakes 65,377 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN. AFTER THIS OCCURRENCE THE FOLLOWING DASH LIGHTS LIT UP (HAND BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, WARNING LIGHT) I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED IT TO BE AN ABS SEN...

Aug 18, 2014 Service Brakes 65,377 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN. AFTER THIS OCCURRENCE THE FOLLOWING DASH LIGHTS LIT UP (HAND BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, WARNING LIGHT) I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED IT TO BE AN ABS SEN...

Jul 18, 2014 Visibility 107,705 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. THE VISOR APPEARS TO HAVE SEPARATED, ALLOWING THE BRACKET TO SHIFT TO OUTSIDE OF THE VISOR. THE RESULT LEAVES THE VISOR HANGING STRAIGHT DOWN. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Visibility 107,705 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. THE VISOR APPEARS TO HAVE SEPARATED, ALLOWING THE BRACKET TO SHIFT TO OUTSIDE OF THE VISOR. THE RESULT LEAVES THE VISOR HANGING STRAIGHT DOWN. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Visibility 49,500 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. THE VISOR APPEARS TO HAVE SEPARATED, ALLOWING THE BRACKET TO SHIFT TO OUTSIDE OF THE VISOR. THE RESULT LEAVES THE VISOR HANGING STRAIGHT DOWN. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Visibility 49,500 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. THE VISOR APPEARS TO HAVE SEPARATED, ALLOWING THE BRACKET TO SHIFT TO OUTSIDE OF THE VISOR. THE RESULT LEAVES THE VISOR HANGING STRAIGHT DOWN. *TR

Jul 10, 2014 Visibility/wiper 77,000 mi

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS PERIODICALLY POPPED DOWN. I'VE THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND PUSHED IT BACK UP. THIS TIME, I HEARD A POP AND IT CAME ALL THE WAY DOWN. NOW A METAL PIECE IS STICKING OUT BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES AND THE VISOR SWINGS TO AND FRO AS I DRIVE. IT OBSTRUC...

Jul 10, 2014 Visibility/wiper 77,000 mi

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS PERIODICALLY POPPED DOWN. I'VE THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND PUSHED IT BACK UP. THIS TIME, I HEARD A POP AND IT CAME ALL THE WAY DOWN. NOW A METAL PIECE IS STICKING OUT BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES AND THE VISOR SWINGS TO AND FRO AS I DRIVE. IT OBSTRUC...

Jul 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,672 mi

AFFECTED PART: DRIVER SUN VISOR THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND INCIDENT I'VE HAD WITH THE VISOR. THE FIRST TIME WAS JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW VENZA. TOYOTA REPLACED THE FIRST VISOR BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH NOT ONLY 2009 VENZAS, BUT VARIOU...

Jul 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,672 mi

AFFECTED PART: DRIVER SUN VISOR THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND INCIDENT I'VE HAD WITH THE VISOR. THE FIRST TIME WAS JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW VENZA. TOYOTA REPLACED THE FIRST VISOR BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH NOT ONLY 2009 VENZAS, BUT VARIOU...

Jun 19, 2014 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VISOR CONTINUOSLY DROPPED, BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jun 19, 2014 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VISOR CONTINUOSLY DROPPED, BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

May 19, 2014 Visibility/wiper 76,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IT SUDDENLY DROPPED IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING MY VISION OF THE ROAD TO BE OBSTRUCTED. THE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT WOULD NOT STAY UP AND AWAY FROM MY FACE WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE BRACKETING SYSTEM WHICH HOLDS THE ...

May 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IT SUDDENLY DROPPED IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING MY VISION OF THE ROAD TO BE OBSTRUCTED. THE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT WOULD NOT STAY UP AND AWAY FROM MY FACE WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE BRACKETING SYSTEM WHICH HOLDS THE ...

May 19, 2014 Visibility/wiper 76,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IT SUDDENLY DROPPED IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING MY VISION OF THE ROAD TO BE OBSTRUCTED. THE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT WOULD NOT STAY UP AND AWAY FROM MY FACE WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE BRACKETING SYSTEM WHICH HOLDS THE ...

May 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IT SUDDENLY DROPPED IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING MY VISION OF THE ROAD TO BE OBSTRUCTED. THE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT WOULD NOT STAY UP AND AWAY FROM MY FACE WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE BRACKETING SYSTEM WHICH HOLDS THE ...

May 13, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

SUN VISOR FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH, UPON INSPECTION VISOR IS COMPLETELY WARPED INSIDE. *TR

May 13, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

SUN VISOR FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH, UPON INSPECTION VISOR IS COMPLETELY WARPED INSIDE. *TR

Sep 10, 2013 Steering 85,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A TOYOTA VENZA 2009 FWD, NEXT DAY AFTER CAME OFF THE DEALER, I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY THE STEERING COLUMN. I JUST CAME BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME, THERE IS A TSB REPORT FOR THIS KIND OF VEHICLES, HERE IS THE TSB # 0005-11, IS A COMMON I...

Sep 10, 2013 Steering 85,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A TOYOTA VENZA 2009 FWD, NEXT DAY AFTER CAME OFF THE DEALER, I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY THE STEERING COLUMN. I JUST CAME BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME, THERE IS A TSB REPORT FOR THIS KIND OF VEHICLES, HERE IS THE TSB # 0005-11, IS A COMMON I...

Sep 1, 2013 Engine 25,000 mi

ENGINE NOISY WHILE AT IDLE.BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NORMAL. AS TIME WENT ON NOISE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE BY GETTING LOUDER. EACH TIME I MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER WHILE HAVING IT SERVICED, I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. NOW THE NOISE IS MUCH LOUDER AND A CLATTER AND ...

Sep 1, 2013 Engine 25,000 mi

ENGINE NOISY WHILE AT IDLE.BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NORMAL. AS TIME WENT ON NOISE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE BY GETTING LOUDER. EACH TIME I MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER WHILE HAVING IT SERVICED, I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. NOW THE NOISE IS MUCH LOUDER AND A CLATTER AND ...

Aug 28, 2013 Unknown Or Other 297,890 mi

I NOTICED MY TOYOTA VENZA'S ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS LOOSE DURING A CAR WASH. I PUT IT BACK; HOWEVER, ONE WEEK LATER THE ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS GONE. I WENT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THE MILEAGE STILL UNDER 36000 MILES. THEN I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND ...

Aug 28, 2013 Structure 297,890 mi

I NOTICED MY TOYOTA VENZA'S ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS LOOSE DURING A CAR WASH. I PUT IT BACK; HOWEVER, ONE WEEK LATER THE ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS GONE. I WENT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THE MILEAGE STILL UNDER 36000 MILES. THEN I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND ...

Aug 28, 2013 Unknown Or Other 297,890 mi

I NOTICED MY TOYOTA VENZA'S ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS LOOSE DURING A CAR WASH. I PUT IT BACK; HOWEVER, ONE WEEK LATER THE ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS GONE. I WENT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THE MILEAGE STILL UNDER 36000 MILES. THEN I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND ...

Aug 28, 2013 Structure 297,890 mi

I NOTICED MY TOYOTA VENZA'S ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS LOOSE DURING A CAR WASH. I PUT IT BACK; HOWEVER, ONE WEEK LATER THE ROOF MOLDING STRIP WAS GONE. I WENT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THE MILEAGE STILL UNDER 36000 MILES. THEN I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND ...

May 28, 2013 Visibility 45,000 mi

THE SUN VISOR POSITION RETAINING CLIP SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC MOLDING AND THE VISOR WILL NOT REMAIN UP. THE VISOR IMPEDES VISIBILITY TO THE FRONT. IT CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT BUT THAT PARTIALLY BLOCKS MY VIEW OF THE SIDE MIRROR. SINCE THE VISOR IS FREELY SWINGING SOMETIMES IT ST...

May 28, 2013 Visibility 45,000 mi

THE SUN VISOR POSITION RETAINING CLIP SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC MOLDING AND THE VISOR WILL NOT REMAIN UP. THE VISOR IMPEDES VISIBILITY TO THE FRONT. IT CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT BUT THAT PARTIALLY BLOCKS MY VIEW OF THE SIDE MIRROR. SINCE THE VISOR IS FREELY SWINGING SOMETIMES IT ST...

May 20, 2013 Service Brakes 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Electrical System 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Steering 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Service Brakes 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Electrical System 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Steering 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 28,303 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK STOPPED @ STOP SIGN, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP FOR CHECK BRAKING, ABS, VCS SYSTEM CALL YOUR DEALER...... SO CONTINUED TO PULL OUT FROM STOP, AND SQUEALS THE TIRE, AND THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN ACCELERATING. WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY ...

May 19, 2013 Visibility 60,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FALLING DOWN AND IMPEDING SITE. *TR

May 19, 2013 Visibility 60,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FALLING DOWN AND IMPEDING SITE. *TR

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY MORNING AND THE VSC, ABS WARNINGS BEGIN TO COME UP. AN ISSUE WHICH WAS NOTED WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND AROUND 20K MILES THE DEALER TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH WE HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET. SINCE THEN WE PURCHASED AN EXTRA WARRANTY TO COVER ALL CO...

Apr 29, 2013 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY MORNING AND THE VSC, ABS WARNINGS BEGIN TO COME UP. AN ISSUE WHICH WAS NOTED WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND AROUND 20K MILES THE DEALER TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH WE HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET. SINCE THEN WE PURCHASED AN EXTRA WARRANTY TO COVER ALL CO...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY MORNING AND THE VSC, ABS WARNINGS BEGIN TO COME UP. AN ISSUE WHICH WAS NOTED WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND AROUND 20K MILES THE DEALER TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH WE HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET. SINCE THEN WE PURCHASED AN EXTRA WARRANTY TO COVER ALL CO...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY MORNING AND THE VSC, ABS WARNINGS BEGIN TO COME UP. AN ISSUE WHICH WAS NOTED WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND AROUND 20K MILES THE DEALER TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH WE HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET. SINCE THEN WE PURCHASED AN EXTRA WARRANTY TO COVER ALL CO...

Apr 29, 2013 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY MORNING AND THE VSC, ABS WARNINGS BEGIN TO COME UP. AN ISSUE WHICH WAS NOTED WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND AROUND 20K MILES THE DEALER TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH WE HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET. SINCE THEN WE PURCHASED AN EXTRA WARRANTY TO COVER ALL CO...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY MORNING AND THE VSC, ABS WARNINGS BEGIN TO COME UP. AN ISSUE WHICH WAS NOTED WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND AROUND 20K MILES THE DEALER TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH WE HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET. SINCE THEN WE PURCHASED AN EXTRA WARRANTY TO COVER ALL CO...

Apr 25, 2013 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. NONE OF THE ...

Apr 25, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. NONE OF THE ...

Apr 25, 2013 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. NONE OF THE ...

Apr 25, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. NONE OF THE ...

Mar 3, 2013 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

THAT DAY, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, RETURN TO DEALER. TRIED TO STOP AND THE BRAKES SHUTTERED, ANTI-LOCK KICKED IN. THIS CONTINUES EVERY TIME I TRY AND STOP WHILE FINDING A PLACE TO PARK. *TR

Mar 3, 2013 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

THAT DAY, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, RETURN TO DEALER. TRIED TO STOP AND THE BRAKES SHUTTERED, ANTI-LOCK KICKED IN. THIS CONTINUES EVERY TIME I TRY AND STOP WHILE FINDING A PLACE TO PARK. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Steering 78,000 mi

I HAVE THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW. I COMPLAIN ABOUT THE NOISE ON MY STEERING WHILE I'M TURNING THE STEERING OR DRIVING. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IF THERE WAS A RECALL OR DEFECT ON MY CAR AND THEY ASK ME TO BRING MY CAR TO ANY DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE CAR AND THE RESULT IS TO CHANGE THE STEERI...

Dec 19, 2012 Steering 78,000 mi

I HAVE THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW. I COMPLAIN ABOUT THE NOISE ON MY STEERING WHILE I'M TURNING THE STEERING OR DRIVING. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IF THERE WAS A RECALL OR DEFECT ON MY CAR AND THEY ASK ME TO BRING MY CAR TO ANY DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE CAR AND THE RESULT IS TO CHANGE THE STEERI...

Oct 19, 2012 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 12V091000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH), THE BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...

Oct 19, 2012 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 12V091000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH), THE BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...

Sep 18, 2012 Tires 32,116 mi

MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA HAD 32,116 MILES ON IT AND HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE FOR A TUNE UP AND TIRE ROTATION/CHECK 1,000 MILES EARLIER, WITH A WRITTEN REPORT THAT THE TIRES WERE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH GOOD TIRE TREAD. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, ~5:00PM, I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY THREE-LANE 894/45 IN MIL...

Sep 18, 2012 Tires 32,116 mi

MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA HAD 32,116 MILES ON IT AND HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE FOR A TUNE UP AND TIRE ROTATION/CHECK 1,000 MILES EARLIER, WITH A WRITTEN REPORT THAT THE TIRES WERE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH GOOD TIRE TREAD. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, ~5:00PM, I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY THREE-LANE 894/45 IN MIL...

Apr 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING THE BRAKE PEDAL. PRIMARILY, IF HE PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT DOWNWARD INCLINE, THERE WERE TIMES WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO DRIFT BACKWARDS. AT TIMES, ...

Apr 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING THE BRAKE PEDAL. PRIMARILY, IF HE PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT DOWNWARD INCLINE, THERE WERE TIMES WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO DRIFT BACKWARDS. AT TIMES, ...

Apr 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING THE BRAKE PEDAL. PRIMARILY, IF HE PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT DOWNWARD INCLINE, THERE WERE TIMES WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO DRIFT BACKWARDS. AT TIMES, ...

Apr 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING THE BRAKE PEDAL. PRIMARILY, IF HE PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT DOWNWARD INCLINE, THERE WERE TIMES WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO DRIFT BACKWARDS. AT TIMES, ...

Nov 14, 2011 Steering 17,000 mi

TOYOTA VENZA 2009 CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT. WHEN DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD IT WILL DRIFT TO EITHER SIDE AND WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES, IT DRIFTS AS WELL. DEALERSHIPS SAY IT'S FOLLOWING CROWN OF THE ROAD, BUT IT DOESN'T-IT VEERS OFF THE ROAD. WHEN TAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING IS STIFF AND TU...

Nov 14, 2011 Steering 17,000 mi

TOYOTA VENZA 2009 CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT. WHEN DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD IT WILL DRIFT TO EITHER SIDE AND WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES, IT DRIFTS AS WELL. DEALERSHIPS SAY IT'S FOLLOWING CROWN OF THE ROAD, BUT IT DOESN'T-IT VEERS OFF THE ROAD. WHEN TAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING IS STIFF AND TU...

Oct 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,499 mi

AFTER TAKING VEHICLE INTO TOYOTA DEALER FOR RECALL 90L, VEHICLE HESITATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATES, RPM DROPS TO IDLE SPEED 1000-1200 RPM. ENGINE UNRESPONSIVE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS THEN RESUMES NORMAL SPEED AND PERFORMANCE. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY USUALLY AFTER INITIAL ...

Oct 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,499 mi

AFTER TAKING VEHICLE INTO TOYOTA DEALER FOR RECALL 90L, VEHICLE HESITATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATES, RPM DROPS TO IDLE SPEED 1000-1200 RPM. ENGINE UNRESPONSIVE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS THEN RESUMES NORMAL SPEED AND PERFORMANCE. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY USUALLY AFTER INITIAL ...

Jul 21, 2011 Electrical System 28,000 mi

THREE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AND STAYED ON FOR 20 - 30 MINUTES UNTIL I STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE (SUNNY DAY, NO RAIN): 1. SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT (P.515 - MALFUNCTION IN THE VSC OR TRAC SYSTEM). 2. BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT (P.513 - MALFUNCTION IN THE BR...

Jul 21, 2011 Electrical System 28,000 mi

THREE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AND STAYED ON FOR 20 - 30 MINUTES UNTIL I STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE (SUNNY DAY, NO RAIN): 1. SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT (P.515 - MALFUNCTION IN THE VSC OR TRAC SYSTEM). 2. BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT (P.513 - MALFUNCTION IN THE BR...

Jun 4, 2011 Visibility

I PURCHASED A TOYOTA VENZA, AND I AM UPSET THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER INSTALL EXTENDERS ON THE SUN VISORS. THE SUN IS HITTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN THE EYE, AND IT IS NOT POSSIBLE WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN TO BLOCK OUT THE SUN IN MANY INSTANCES, THIS IS MOST ANNOYING & UNSAFE. *TR

Jun 4, 2011 Visibility

I PURCHASED A TOYOTA VENZA, AND I AM UPSET THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER INSTALL EXTENDERS ON THE SUN VISORS. THE SUN IS HITTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN THE EYE, AND IT IS NOT POSSIBLE WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN TO BLOCK OUT THE SUN IN MANY INSTANCES, THIS IS MOST ANNOYING & UNSAFE. *TR

May 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA , ENGINE KNOCK WHEN FIRST START, NORTH BAKERSFIELD TOYOTA STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WAS WRONG, (MANUFACTURE HAS DETERMINED THIS TO BE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC FOR THIS ENGINE.) DEALER REFUSING TO REPAIR !!! A TAS CASE # WAS OPENED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. DATE 1-11-2011,15,000...

May 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA , ENGINE KNOCK WHEN FIRST START, NORTH BAKERSFIELD TOYOTA STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WAS WRONG, (MANUFACTURE HAS DETERMINED THIS TO BE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC FOR THIS ENGINE.) DEALER REFUSING TO REPAIR !!! A TAS CASE # WAS OPENED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. DATE 1-11-2011,15,000...

May 27, 2011 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 3 YEARS OLD WITH 6 MONTHS CHILD. HE WAS SECURELY FASTENED USING A CAR SEAT BUT WITH THE TOYOTA VENZA BACK SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WITH NO APPARENT REASON LOCKED AND MY CHILD TRY TO GET LOOSE FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE CAR WAS STOPPED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE PUSHED ALL THE WAY IN AND I TRIED TO...

May 27, 2011 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 3 YEARS OLD WITH 6 MONTHS CHILD. HE WAS SECURELY FASTENED USING A CAR SEAT BUT WITH THE TOYOTA VENZA BACK SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WITH NO APPARENT REASON LOCKED AND MY CHILD TRY TO GET LOOSE FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE CAR WAS STOPPED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE PUSHED ALL THE WAY IN AND I TRIED TO...

Mar 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA V6 FWD THAT HAS AN ENGINE KNOCK EVERYDAY WHEN IT IS FIRST STARTED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CAPITOL TOYOTA EXPLAINED THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE TOYOTA WOULD MAKE AN ENGINE THAT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL BEFORE IT WARMS UP. I CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO BACKED U...

Mar 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA V6 FWD THAT HAS AN ENGINE KNOCK EVERYDAY WHEN IT IS FIRST STARTED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CAPITOL TOYOTA EXPLAINED THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE TOYOTA WOULD MAKE AN ENGINE THAT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL BEFORE IT WARMS UP. I CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO BACKED U...

Mar 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WITH A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. TWICE THE DEALER HAS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, THUS NOTHING TO FIX- I FIND OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING "THE PISTON SLAP" WITH DEALER REFUSING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. I DO NOT FIND AN ENGINE KNOCK NORMAL! ...

Mar 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WITH A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. TWICE THE DEALER HAS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, THUS NOTHING TO FIX- I FIND OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING "THE PISTON SLAP" WITH DEALER REFUSING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. I DO NOT FIND AN ENGINE KNOCK NORMAL! ...

Mar 11, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 6,100 mi

TOYOTA VENZA'S AIRBAG WASN'T DEPLOYED WHILE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITH HEAVY DAMAGED IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER SEAT BELT WASN'T FUNCTION IT RIGHT. IT DIDN'T PULL THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH. CHEST HIT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SERIOUS INJURY. TWO SAFETY DEVICE IN THIS CAR FAIL TO PROTE...

Mar 11, 2011 Air Bags Crash 6,100 mi

TOYOTA VENZA'S AIRBAG WASN'T DEPLOYED WHILE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITH HEAVY DAMAGED IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER SEAT BELT WASN'T FUNCTION IT RIGHT. IT DIDN'T PULL THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH. CHEST HIT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SERIOUS INJURY. TWO SAFETY DEVICE IN THIS CAR FAIL TO PROTE...

Mar 11, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 6,100 mi

TOYOTA VENZA'S AIRBAG WASN'T DEPLOYED WHILE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITH HEAVY DAMAGED IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER SEAT BELT WASN'T FUNCTION IT RIGHT. IT DIDN'T PULL THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH. CHEST HIT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SERIOUS INJURY. TWO SAFETY DEVICE IN THIS CAR FAIL TO PROTE...

Mar 11, 2011 Air Bags Crash 6,100 mi

TOYOTA VENZA'S AIRBAG WASN'T DEPLOYED WHILE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITH HEAVY DAMAGED IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER SEAT BELT WASN'T FUNCTION IT RIGHT. IT DIDN'T PULL THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH. CHEST HIT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SERIOUS INJURY. TWO SAFETY DEVICE IN THIS CAR FAIL TO PROTE...

Feb 25, 2011 Seats 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION WAS LACKING SUPPORT AND WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REACH AND MANEUVER THE PEDALS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE...

Feb 25, 2011 Seats 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION WAS LACKING SUPPORT AND WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REACH AND MANEUVER THE PEDALS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE...

Jan 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC REAR BACK DOOR LIFT FEATURE ON THE TOYOTA VENZA THE DOOR CONTINUES TO CLOSE DESPITE RESISTANCE. ONCE THE BUTTON IS PUSHED TO CLOSE, IT APPEARS THAT ANYTHING THAT GETS IN THE WAY WILL GET SMASHED. AN ARCHIVED DISCUSSION WAS POSTED (JUST FOR THE LOCKING PORTION) AT: HTTP:...

Jan 20, 2011 Structure 20,000 mi

WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC REAR BACK DOOR LIFT FEATURE ON THE TOYOTA VENZA THE DOOR CONTINUES TO CLOSE DESPITE RESISTANCE. ONCE THE BUTTON IS PUSHED TO CLOSE, IT APPEARS THAT ANYTHING THAT GETS IN THE WAY WILL GET SMASHED. AN ARCHIVED DISCUSSION WAS POSTED (JUST FOR THE LOCKING PORTION) AT: HTTP:...

Jan 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC REAR BACK DOOR LIFT FEATURE ON THE TOYOTA VENZA THE DOOR CONTINUES TO CLOSE DESPITE RESISTANCE. ONCE THE BUTTON IS PUSHED TO CLOSE, IT APPEARS THAT ANYTHING THAT GETS IN THE WAY WILL GET SMASHED. AN ARCHIVED DISCUSSION WAS POSTED (JUST FOR THE LOCKING PORTION) AT: HTTP:...

Jan 20, 2011 Structure 20,000 mi

WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC REAR BACK DOOR LIFT FEATURE ON THE TOYOTA VENZA THE DOOR CONTINUES TO CLOSE DESPITE RESISTANCE. ONCE THE BUTTON IS PUSHED TO CLOSE, IT APPEARS THAT ANYTHING THAT GETS IN THE WAY WILL GET SMASHED. AN ARCHIVED DISCUSSION WAS POSTED (JUST FOR THE LOCKING PORTION) AT: HTTP:...

Jan 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE PISTON SLAP. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT....

Jan 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE PISTON SLAP. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT....

Dec 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A HANDICAP SIGN. THE DEALER INSPECTED AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED T...

Dec 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A HANDICAP SIGN. THE DEALER INSPECTED AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED T...

Dec 8, 2010 Traction Control System Crash 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND TRYING TO DECELERATE SHE NOTICED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. AFTER THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT ROLLED FORWARD AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT ...

Dec 8, 2010 Traction Control System Crash 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND TRYING TO DECELERATE SHE NOTICED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. AFTER THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT ROLLED FORWARD AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT ...

Nov 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FLOOR MATS CURLED UP AND STUCK BENEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FLOOR MATS HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000.

Nov 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FLOOR MATS CURLED UP AND STUCK BENEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FLOOR MATS HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000.

Oct 23, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND 45 MPH WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT STARTS DOWNSHIFTING UNTIL IT REACHES 20 MPH AND THEN IT COASTS FREELY, GARAGE UNABLE TO FIX. *TR

Oct 23, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND 45 MPH WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT STARTS DOWNSHIFTING UNTIL IT REACHES 20 MPH AND THEN IT COASTS FREELY, GARAGE UNABLE TO FIX. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 700 mi

BRAKE STICKING ON 2009 VENZA. ON 8/9/10 I COMPLETED A FILING WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL HWY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FOR TOYOTA REGARDING MY CONCERN WITH MY ACCELERATOR STICKING. I NOW THINK THIS IS MORE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM THA...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 700 mi

BRAKE STICKING ON 2009 VENZA. ON 8/9/10 I COMPLETED A FILING WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL HWY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FOR TOYOTA REGARDING MY CONCERN WITH MY ACCELERATOR STICKING. I NOW THINK THIS IS MORE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM THA...

Aug 16, 2010 Electrical System 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPARK ...

Aug 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 700 mi

BRAKE STICKING ON 2009 VENZA. ON 8/9/10 I COMPLETED A FILING WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL HWY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FOR TOYOTA REGARDING MY CONCERN WITH MY ACCELERATOR STICKING. I NOW THINK THIS IS MORE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM THA...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 700 mi

BRAKE STICKING ON 2009 VENZA. ON 8/9/10 I COMPLETED A FILING WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL HWY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FOR TOYOTA REGARDING MY CONCERN WITH MY ACCELERATOR STICKING. I NOW THINK THIS IS MORE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM THA...

Aug 16, 2010 Electrical System 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPARK ...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY BEGAN TO HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY PAUSED BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE....

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY BEGAN TO HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY PAUSED BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE....

Jul 23, 2010 Visibility 5,673 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING DOWN HIGHWAY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. *TR

Jul 23, 2010 Visibility 5,673 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING DOWN HIGHWAY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER EXPRESSES CONCERN FOR UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUES IN TOYOTA VEHICLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ALL THE INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST FOR OVER THREE MONTHS AND ...

Jun 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER EXPRESSES CONCERN FOR UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUES IN TOYOTA VEHICLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ALL THE INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST FOR OVER THREE MONTHS AND ...

Jun 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,103 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE WAS DRIVING AT 1 MPH WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS...

Jun 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,103 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE WAS DRIVING AT 1 MPH WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS...

May 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,200 mi

I WAS GENTLY ACCELERATING ONTO NJ RT. 22 EAST AT 7:40 AM ON MAY 19, 2010. VERY SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE, EVEN AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I APPLIED FULL PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT KEPT ACCELERATING. I THEN APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND WHILE WE...

May 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,200 mi

I WAS GENTLY ACCELERATING ONTO NJ RT. 22 EAST AT 7:40 AM ON MAY 19, 2010. VERY SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE, EVEN AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I APPLIED FULL PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT KEPT ACCELERATING. I THEN APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND WHILE WE...

May 10, 2010 Power Train 5,600 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS - RAPID DOWNSHIFTING & SAYS IN DRIVE WHEN IT'S IN SPORT MODE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ALONE AND I WAS GOING AROUND 60MPH IN THE 3RD LANE WHEN THE VEN...

May 10, 2010 Power Train 5,600 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS - RAPID DOWNSHIFTING & SAYS IN DRIVE WHEN IT'S IN SPORT MODE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ALONE AND I WAS GOING AROUND 60MPH IN THE 3RD LANE WHEN THE VEN...

May 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA VIN [XXX] , EXHIBITED SEVERE UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AT 7:45AM ON MAY 5, 2010. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN TWO MINUTES WHEN I STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN FROM LORAIN A...

May 6, 2010 Power Train 11,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA VIN [XXX] , EXHIBITED SEVERE UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AT 7:45AM ON MAY 5, 2010. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN TWO MINUTES WHEN I STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN FROM LORAIN A...

May 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA VIN [XXX] , EXHIBITED SEVERE UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AT 7:45AM ON MAY 5, 2010. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN TWO MINUTES WHEN I STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN FROM LORAIN A...

May 6, 2010 Power Train 11,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA VIN [XXX] , EXHIBITED SEVERE UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AT 7:45AM ON MAY 5, 2010. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN TWO MINUTES WHEN I STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN FROM LORAIN A...

Apr 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED HIS FOOT WAS NOT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED HIS FOOT WAS NOT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRAG FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN BOLT FORWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

Apr 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRAG FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN BOLT FORWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

Apr 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY "TOYOTAOWNERSONLINE" THAT MY 2009 VENZA IS INCLUDED IN "(SAFETY RECALL 90L)." THEY WILL 'NOTIFY ME BY FIRST CLASS MAIL AS SOON AS MY DEALER IS READY TO PERFORM THE REMEDY ON MY VEHICLE." SINCE THIS RECALL BEGAN IN JANUARY AND IT NOW APRIL 25, I AM WONDERING HOW LONG T...

Apr 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY "TOYOTAOWNERSONLINE" THAT MY 2009 VENZA IS INCLUDED IN "(SAFETY RECALL 90L)." THEY WILL 'NOTIFY ME BY FIRST CLASS MAIL AS SOON AS MY DEALER IS READY TO PERFORM THE REMEDY ON MY VEHICLE." SINCE THIS RECALL BEGAN IN JANUARY AND IT NOW APRIL 25, I AM WONDERING HOW LONG T...

Apr 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE UNEXPECTED MOMENTAY SURGE USUALLY HAPPENED WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO COAST OR SLOW DOWN WITHOUT BRAKING. WHEN SHE PUT HER FOOT BACK ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE. SOME...

Apr 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE UNEXPECTED MOMENTAY SURGE USUALLY HAPPENED WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO COAST OR SLOW DOWN WITHOUT BRAKING. WHEN SHE PUT HER FOOT BACK ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE. SOME...

Apr 10, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 7,000 mi

MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA HAS THE DEFECTIVE FLOORMAT PROBLEM WHICH WAS IDENTIFIED BY TOYOTA MONTHS AGO AND A RECALL ANNOUNCED. IT HAS BEEN MANY MONTHS SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND MY DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS OR FIX FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. WHEN I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATION, THEIR CUSTOMER SER...

Apr 10, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 7,000 mi

MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA HAS THE DEFECTIVE FLOORMAT PROBLEM WHICH WAS IDENTIFIED BY TOYOTA MONTHS AGO AND A RECALL ANNOUNCED. IT HAS BEEN MANY MONTHS SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND MY DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS OR FIX FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. WHEN I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATION, THEIR CUSTOMER SER...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 4,500 mi

WHEN BACKING UP MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA, WE EXPERIENCE RAPID, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING JUST A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,500 mi

WHEN BACKING UP MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA, WE EXPERIENCE RAPID, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING JUST A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 4,500 mi

WHEN BACKING UP MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA, WE EXPERIENCE RAPID, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING JUST A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,500 mi

WHEN BACKING UP MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA, WE EXPERIENCE RAPID, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING JUST A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR. *TR

Apr 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR A YEAR, AND IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE. I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN, THEN WHEN I RELEASED MY FOOT, IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, WHICH "LOOSE...

Apr 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR A YEAR, AND IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE. I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN, THEN WHEN I RELEASED MY FOOT, IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, WHICH "LOOSE...

Mar 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,500 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA -VSC/TRAC . THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED TWICE. ONCE IN A PARKING LOT AND THE OTHER AT A STOP LIGHT. IN THE PARKING LOT, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WAS STUCK - IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. BRAKE WAS LIGHTLY APPLIED, NOT HEAVILY APPLIED. TO FIX PROBLEM, PUT CAR...

Mar 29, 2010 Traction Control System 20,500 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA -VSC/TRAC . THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED TWICE. ONCE IN A PARKING LOT AND THE OTHER AT A STOP LIGHT. IN THE PARKING LOT, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WAS STUCK - IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. BRAKE WAS LIGHTLY APPLIED, NOT HEAVILY APPLIED. TO FIX PROBLEM, PUT CAR...

Mar 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,500 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA -VSC/TRAC . THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED TWICE. ONCE IN A PARKING LOT AND THE OTHER AT A STOP LIGHT. IN THE PARKING LOT, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WAS STUCK - IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. BRAKE WAS LIGHTLY APPLIED, NOT HEAVILY APPLIED. TO FIX PROBLEM, PUT CAR...

Mar 29, 2010 Traction Control System 20,500 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA -VSC/TRAC . THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED TWICE. ONCE IN A PARKING LOT AND THE OTHER AT A STOP LIGHT. IN THE PARKING LOT, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WAS STUCK - IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. BRAKE WAS LIGHTLY APPLIED, NOT HEAVILY APPLIED. TO FIX PROBLEM, PUT CAR...

Mar 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,441 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH VSC. 1. VSC WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, DRIVER SEATBELT IS FASTENED AND DRIVER REACHES TO BACKSEAT. THIS CAN BE CONSISTENTLY REPRODUCED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THOMPSON TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE ON 3/19/10 AND EXPLANATION RECEIVED WAS THIS ...

Mar 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,441 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH VSC. 1. VSC WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, DRIVER SEATBELT IS FASTENED AND DRIVER REACHES TO BACKSEAT. THIS CAN BE CONSISTENTLY REPRODUCED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THOMPSON TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE ON 3/19/10 AND EXPLANATION RECEIVED WAS THIS ...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HER. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME WITH FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE INCIDENT WILL BE INVESTIGATED BY T...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HER. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME WITH FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE INCIDENT WILL BE INVESTIGATED BY T...

Mar 5, 2010 Power Train 15,151 mi

I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING ONTO THE OHIO TURNPIKE AND DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE AND PASS A SLOW-MOVING SEMI IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR ACCELERATED AND ONCE PAST THE SEMI I RELEASED PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL ONLY TO HAVE THE CAR CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. DESPITE PRESSING THE BRAKE THE VEH...

Mar 5, 2010 Wheels 6,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. RECENTLY BY ROTATING THE WHEELS, I NOTICED THE NUTS WERE LOOSEN. SO WHEN TAKING THE WHEELS OUT, I NOTICED THAT THE DISC BRAKES WERE NOT TIGHTEN TO THE LUGS AND COULD ROLL BACK AND FORTH BY THE LITTLE BIT OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LUGS AND THE LUGS' HOLES. THEY WOULD BE TIGH...

Mar 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 6,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. RECENTLY BY ROTATING THE WHEELS, I NOTICED THE NUTS WERE LOOSEN. SO WHEN TAKING THE WHEELS OUT, I NOTICED THAT THE DISC BRAKES WERE NOT TIGHTEN TO THE LUGS AND COULD ROLL BACK AND FORTH BY THE LITTLE BIT OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LUGS AND THE LUGS' HOLES. THEY WOULD BE TIGH...

Mar 5, 2010 Power Train 15,151 mi

I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING ONTO THE OHIO TURNPIKE AND DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE AND PASS A SLOW-MOVING SEMI IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR ACCELERATED AND ONCE PAST THE SEMI I RELEASED PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL ONLY TO HAVE THE CAR CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. DESPITE PRESSING THE BRAKE THE VEH...

Mar 5, 2010 Wheels 6,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. RECENTLY BY ROTATING THE WHEELS, I NOTICED THE NUTS WERE LOOSEN. SO WHEN TAKING THE WHEELS OUT, I NOTICED THAT THE DISC BRAKES WERE NOT TIGHTEN TO THE LUGS AND COULD ROLL BACK AND FORTH BY THE LITTLE BIT OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LUGS AND THE LUGS' HOLES. THEY WOULD BE TIGH...

Mar 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 6,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. RECENTLY BY ROTATING THE WHEELS, I NOTICED THE NUTS WERE LOOSEN. SO WHEN TAKING THE WHEELS OUT, I NOTICED THAT THE DISC BRAKES WERE NOT TIGHTEN TO THE LUGS AND COULD ROLL BACK AND FORTH BY THE LITTLE BIT OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LUGS AND THE LUGS' HOLES. THEY WOULD BE TIGH...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,571 mi

MERGING ONTO FREEWAY AND GETTING UP TO SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PUSHED TO THE FLOOR AND CONTINUED TO TAKE OVER THE CAR AND REV UP TO 7500RPMS. I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE THROTTLE AS IT TOOK ME AT FULL SPEED INTO TRAFFIC. I SHIFTED THE CAR TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV AT 7500 RPM'S. I ...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,571 mi

MERGING ONTO FREEWAY AND GETTING UP TO SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PUSHED TO THE FLOOR AND CONTINUED TO TAKE OVER THE CAR AND REV UP TO 7500RPMS. I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE THROTTLE AS IT TOOK ME AT FULL SPEED INTO TRAFFIC. I SHIFTED THE CAR TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV AT 7500 RPM'S. I ...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,880 mi

DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA, I ACCELERATED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR, THEN LET OFF ON THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN SOMEWHAT. BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I PRESSED THE BRAKES TO FORCE THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN AND -- AFTER MAYBE 10 SECONDS OF CONSTANTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE THE CAR TRIED TO ACCELERAT...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,880 mi

DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA, I ACCELERATED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR, THEN LET OFF ON THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN SOMEWHAT. BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I PRESSED THE BRAKES TO FORCE THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN AND -- AFTER MAYBE 10 SECONDS OF CONSTANTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE THE CAR TRIED TO ACCELERAT...

Feb 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING (~ 30 TO 35 MPH) ON WINTER ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA AROUND 530PM. I HIT BRAKES AT THE RED SIGNAL @ THE JUNC WITH FOUNTAIN ST, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP. LUCKILY THE ON-COMING TRAFFIC STOPPED PREVENTING A CRASH. *TR

Feb 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING (~ 30 TO 35 MPH) ON WINTER ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA AROUND 530PM. I HIT BRAKES AT THE RED SIGNAL @ THE JUNC WITH FOUNTAIN ST, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP. LUCKILY THE ON-COMING TRAFFIC STOPPED PREVENTING A CRASH. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE SURGE PROBLEM WITH MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. IN MY CASE, IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAS NOT YET CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IN ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS, I WAS ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER CAR OR TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED, CAUSING THE CAR TO MOVE MUCH FASTER T...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1,200 mi

I WAS COASTING THE ENGINE REVVED UP , I APPLIED THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET AND HIT STOP VEHICLE IT SOUND LIKE A PERSON APPLYING PRESSURE TO GAS PEDAL BUT BOTH MY FEET WERE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL... I HAVE 2009 TOYOTA VENZA THAT WAS TOTALED LUCKILY THE PERSON IN FRONT WAS NOT INJURED AND ONLY HAD FENDER...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE SURGE PROBLEM WITH MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. IN MY CASE, IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAS NOT YET CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IN ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS, I WAS ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER CAR OR TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED, CAUSING THE CAR TO MOVE MUCH FASTER T...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1,200 mi

I WAS COASTING THE ENGINE REVVED UP , I APPLIED THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET AND HIT STOP VEHICLE IT SOUND LIKE A PERSON APPLYING PRESSURE TO GAS PEDAL BUT BOTH MY FEET WERE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL... I HAVE 2009 TOYOTA VENZA THAT WAS TOTALED LUCKILY THE PERSON IN FRONT WAS NOT INJURED AND ONLY HAD FENDER...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, PULLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION. I GRADUALLY HIT BRAKES TO REDUCE SPEED, AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD TWICE. BOTH FEET SLAMMING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE, BUT CAUSED GREAT ALARM AND POSES A POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY PROB...

Feb 22, 2010 Power Train 4,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, PULLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION. I GRADUALLY HIT BRAKES TO REDUCE SPEED, AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD TWICE. BOTH FEET SLAMMING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE, BUT CAUSED GREAT ALARM AND POSES A POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY PROB...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, PULLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION. I GRADUALLY HIT BRAKES TO REDUCE SPEED, AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD TWICE. BOTH FEET SLAMMING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE, BUT CAUSED GREAT ALARM AND POSES A POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY PROB...

Feb 22, 2010 Power Train 4,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, PULLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION. I GRADUALLY HIT BRAKES TO REDUCE SPEED, AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD TWICE. BOTH FEET SLAMMING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE, BUT CAUSED GREAT ALARM AND POSES A POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY PROB...

Feb 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HE NOTICED THAT IT TOOK MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL PEDAL WAS INITIALLY DEPRESSED. HOWEVER, AFTER RELEASING THE PEDAL AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL A SECOND T...

Feb 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HE NOTICED THAT IT TOOK MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL PEDAL WAS INITIALLY DEPRESSED. HOWEVER, AFTER RELEASING THE PEDAL AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL A SECOND T...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 15,000 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA -- I WAS COASTING INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A FENCE DAMAGING THE FENCE AND THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY HAVE OPENED A CASE FILE, BUT NOTHIN...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AND ON SEPT 24 , 2009 MY CAR ACCELERATED THROUGH A CHINESE RESTAURANT IN MY TOWN 2 PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED AND I WAS NOT INJURED AND THE PASSENGER WAS NOT INJURED BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 15,000 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA -- I WAS COASTING INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A FENCE DAMAGING THE FENCE AND THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY HAVE OPENED A CASE FILE, BUT NOTHIN...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AND ON SEPT 24 , 2009 MY CAR ACCELERATED THROUGH A CHINESE RESTAURANT IN MY TOWN 2 PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED AND I WAS NOT INJURED AND THE PASSENGER WAS NOT INJURED BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 3,000 mi

MY TOYOTA VENZA 2009 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "DRIVE" THE CAR ROLLS BACK EVEN ON RELATIVELY MILD SLOPES. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 40% OF THE TIME. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 3,000 mi

MY TOYOTA VENZA 2009 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "DRIVE" THE CAR ROLLS BACK EVEN ON RELATIVELY MILD SLOPES. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 40% OF THE TIME. *TR

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SLIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE IDLE SPEED WAS SLOW; YET, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE...

Feb 14, 2010 Power Train 3,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SLIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE IDLE SPEED WAS SLOW; YET, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SLIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE IDLE SPEED WAS SLOW; YET, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE...

Feb 14, 2010 Power Train 3,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SLIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE IDLE SPEED WAS SLOW; YET, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

THE "LURCH" OR "BRAKE RELEASE" THAT PRIUS OWNERS DESCRIBE HAPPENS - INCONSISTENTLY - IN MY 2009 VENZA WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. TOYOTA JUST BLOWS IT OFF AS IF MY WIFE AND I ARE LYING ABOUT IT. THERE WERE SOME ALIGNMENT ISSUES WITH IT ALSO ...

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE "LURCH" OR "BRAKE RELEASE" THAT PRIUS OWNERS DESCRIBE HAPPENS - INCONSISTENTLY - IN MY 2009 VENZA WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. TOYOTA JUST BLOWS IT OFF AS IF MY WIFE AND I ARE LYING ABOUT IT. THERE WERE SOME ALIGNMENT ISSUES WITH IT ALSO ...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

THE "LURCH" OR "BRAKE RELEASE" THAT PRIUS OWNERS DESCRIBE HAPPENS - INCONSISTENTLY - IN MY 2009 VENZA WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. TOYOTA JUST BLOWS IT OFF AS IF MY WIFE AND I ARE LYING ABOUT IT. THERE WERE SOME ALIGNMENT ISSUES WITH IT ALSO ...

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE "LURCH" OR "BRAKE RELEASE" THAT PRIUS OWNERS DESCRIBE HAPPENS - INCONSISTENTLY - IN MY 2009 VENZA WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. TOYOTA JUST BLOWS IT OFF AS IF MY WIFE AND I ARE LYING ABOUT IT. THERE WERE SOME ALIGNMENT ISSUES WITH IT ALSO ...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 18,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABS/VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ALSO WARNING TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND DESCRIBED PROBLEM OF MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WHICH WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE DUE TO SENSE THAT BRAKE WAS ON. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP I COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE CAR UNTIL I COULD TAKE IT TO DE...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 5,361 mi

DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA, 20-25 MPH, MADE TURN, AND WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, BUT IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK IN DRIVE AND IT STILL WOULD NOT GO. THE CAR, HOWEVER, W...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 18,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABS/VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ALSO WARNING TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND DESCRIBED PROBLEM OF MY 2009 TOYOTA VENZA WHICH WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE DUE TO SENSE THAT BRAKE WAS ON. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP I COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE CAR UNTIL I COULD TAKE IT TO DE...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 5,361 mi

DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA, 20-25 MPH, MADE TURN, AND WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, BUT IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK IN DRIVE AND IT STILL WOULD NOT GO. THE CAR, HOWEVER, W...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 400 mi

2009 VENZA, BRAKE PROBLEMS, TOOK DEALER 3 MONTHS TO CLAIM PROBLEM RESOLVED BUT I'M NOT CONVINCED THAT MY BRAKES ARE OK. I DO NOT THINK THE BRAKES ARE SAFE; I DO NOT TRUST THIS CAR. THERE IS STILL A SAFETY PROBLEM. PROBLEM MANIFESTS ITSELF PRIMARILY AT TEMPERATURES 65 OR ABOVE. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 400 mi

2009 VENZA, BRAKE PROBLEMS, TOOK DEALER 3 MONTHS TO CLAIM PROBLEM RESOLVED BUT I'M NOT CONVINCED THAT MY BRAKES ARE OK. I DO NOT THINK THE BRAKES ARE SAFE; I DO NOT TRUST THIS CAR. THERE IS STILL A SAFETY PROBLEM. PROBLEM MANIFESTS ITSELF PRIMARILY AT TEMPERATURES 65 OR ABOVE. *TR

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,524 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA, APPROXIMATELY 2K MILES ON CAR. STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL : DRIVING ON ROUTE 3 IN DUXBURY, MA AT HIGHWAY SPEED I ACCELERATED TO PASS A CAR AND THE GAS PEDAL STUCK AT OPEN THROTTLE. I POPPED THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PEDAL RETURNED TO ITS PROPER RELEASED POSITION. I BROUGHT...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,524 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA, APPROXIMATELY 2K MILES ON CAR. STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL : DRIVING ON ROUTE 3 IN DUXBURY, MA AT HIGHWAY SPEED I ACCELERATED TO PASS A CAR AND THE GAS PEDAL STUCK AT OPEN THROTTLE. I POPPED THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PEDAL RETURNED TO ITS PROPER RELEASED POSITION. I BROUGHT...

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System Crash 1,100 mi

VENZA SPEEDS UP DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. CAN GO FAST WITHOUT STEPPING ON PEDAL. 2009. NOISE IN REAR AND IN FRONT. WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 1,100 mi

VENZA SPEEDS UP DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. CAN GO FAST WITHOUT STEPPING ON PEDAL. 2009. NOISE IN REAR AND IN FRONT. WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System Crash 1,100 mi

VENZA SPEEDS UP DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. CAN GO FAST WITHOUT STEPPING ON PEDAL. 2009. NOISE IN REAR AND IN FRONT. WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 1,100 mi

VENZA SPEEDS UP DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. CAN GO FAST WITHOUT STEPPING ON PEDAL. 2009. NOISE IN REAR AND IN FRONT. WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. *CN

Jan 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,600 mi

ON I-77 BETWEEN COLUMBIA,SC AND CHARLOTTE, WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON, RUNNING ABOUT 67, IN THE PASSING LANE. AS I APPROACHED A TRUCK IN THE PASSING LANE, I TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. IT DIDN'T WORK! I PRESSED THE OFF BUTTON ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, THAT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIE...

Jan 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,600 mi

ON I-77 BETWEEN COLUMBIA,SC AND CHARLOTTE, WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON, RUNNING ABOUT 67, IN THE PASSING LANE. AS I APPROACHED A TRUCK IN THE PASSING LANE, I TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. IT DIDN'T WORK! I PRESSED THE OFF BUTTON ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, THAT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIE...

Nov 26, 2009 Power Train 2,500 mi

I ACCELERATED TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE,VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO INCREASING ACCELERATION I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND. LUCKILY NO TRAFFIC WAS AHEAD OF ME. FINALLY CAR MANAGED TO STOP. I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD. I HAD TO PRACTICALLY STAND ON BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS ASSUMING SOME HOW THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Nov 26, 2009 Power Train 2,500 mi

I ACCELERATED TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE,VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO INCREASING ACCELERATION I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND. LUCKILY NO TRAFFIC WAS AHEAD OF ME. FINALLY CAR MANAGED TO STOP. I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD. I HAD TO PRACTICALLY STAND ON BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS ASSUMING SOME HOW THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Nov 18, 2009 Air Bags Crash 230 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON; HOWEVER, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND PUSHED IT INTO THE GARAGE FOR FEAR THAT THE FAILURE WOULD R...

Nov 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 230 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON; HOWEVER, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND PUSHED IT INTO THE GARAGE FOR FEAR THAT THE FAILURE WOULD R...

Nov 18, 2009 Air Bags Crash 230 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON; HOWEVER, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND PUSHED IT INTO THE GARAGE FOR FEAR THAT THE FAILURE WOULD R...

Nov 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 230 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON; HOWEVER, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND PUSHED IT INTO THE GARAGE FOR FEAR THAT THE FAILURE WOULD R...

Nov 17, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE CONTACT STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE IN A SCHOOL ZONE. THE CON...

Nov 17, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE CONTACT STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE IN A SCHOOL ZONE. THE CON...

Nov 5, 2009 Structure 14,000 mi

THE SUNROOF OF THE NEWLY PURCHASED TOYOTA VENZA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING--THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT... *TR

Nov 5, 2009 Visibility 14,000 mi

THE SUNROOF OF THE NEWLY PURCHASED TOYOTA VENZA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING--THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT... *TR

Nov 5, 2009 Structure 14,000 mi

THE SUNROOF OF THE NEWLY PURCHASED TOYOTA VENZA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING--THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT... *TR

Nov 5, 2009 Visibility 14,000 mi

THE SUNROOF OF THE NEWLY PURCHASED TOYOTA VENZA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING--THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT... *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Power Train 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS OR DURING BRAKE ACTIVATION THE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES. USUALLY AFTER 30 SECONDS THE TRACTION CONTROL MODE IS DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT BECAUSE TH...

Oct 5, 2009 Power Train 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS OR DURING BRAKE ACTIVATION THE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES. USUALLY AFTER 30 SECONDS THE TRACTION CONTROL MODE IS DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT BECAUSE TH...

Jul 27, 2009 Seats 400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS WERE MOVED UP TOO CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE HEAD RESTS MAKE THE OCCUPANTS HEADS BEND DOWN, WHICH MAKES DRIVING UNCOMFORTABLE. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY MOVED THE HEAD RESTS FOR SA...

Jul 27, 2009 Seats 400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS WERE MOVED UP TOO CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE HEAD RESTS MAKE THE OCCUPANTS HEADS BEND DOWN, WHICH MAKES DRIVING UNCOMFORTABLE. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY MOVED THE HEAD RESTS FOR SA...

Jul 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 850 mi

WE OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA 4 CYLINDER A/T FWD VEHICLE. ONE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THIS VEHICLE IS HILL-START ASSIST. ON 7/20/09 WHILE I WAS AT A RED LIGHT ON AN UPHILL SLOPE, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND UPON RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, ALMOST COLLIDING...

Jul 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 850 mi

WE OWN A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA 4 CYLINDER A/T FWD VEHICLE. ONE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THIS VEHICLE IS HILL-START ASSIST. ON 7/20/09 WHILE I WAS AT A RED LIGHT ON AN UPHILL SLOPE, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND UPON RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, ALMOST COLLIDING...

May 29, 2009 Power Train 4,150 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA (MANUFACTURED -OCT./08), 6 CYLINDER. WAS IN PARK,ABOUT TO GO IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF LEVEL DRIVEWAY, FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE! FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FELT TENSE AND INFLEXIBLE. IE. WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN WITH APPLIED FOOT PRESSURE. FLASHING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CA...

May 29, 2009 Power Train 4,150 mi

2009 TOYOTA VENZA (MANUFACTURED -OCT./08), 6 CYLINDER. WAS IN PARK,ABOUT TO GO IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF LEVEL DRIVEWAY, FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE! FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FELT TENSE AND INFLEXIBLE. IE. WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN WITH APPLIED FOOT PRESSURE. FLASHING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CA...

May 21, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1,200 mi

FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS TH...

May 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 1,200 mi

FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS TH...

May 21, 2009 Equipment 1,200 mi

FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS TH...

May 21, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1,200 mi

FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS TH...

May 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 1,200 mi

FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS TH...

May 21, 2009 Equipment 1,200 mi

FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS TH...