2011 TOYOTA VENZA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Lighting/Electrical Issues/Defective Radio:

  • Back up lights lack adequate lighting when backing up in the dark
    
  • Defective stereo/radio equipment and electrical wiring causing loud screeching sound and burning smell
    
  • Sun visors not staying up, causing visibility issues
    

• 2. Tire Issues:

  • Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tires do not assist with braking well on snow/icy roads, causing dangerous driving conditions
    

• 3. Engine Problems:

  • Oil leakage and issues with VVT-i oil line and water pump failures
    
  • Gas tank pierced, leaking gasoline
    
  • Complete engine failure due to oil line failure
    

• 4. Heating System:

  • Driver seat heater malfunctioning due to wiring issue
    
  • Heated seats not warming up properly
    

• 5. Safety Issues:

  • Sudden acceleration causing collision with tree
    
  • Heated seat wiring issue leading to potential fire
    
  • Power draining from battery, requiring multiple replacements
    
  • Bouncing ride, potentially dangerous driving conditions
    
  • Electronic power steering failure, causing loss of steering ability
    
  • Multiple electrical problems causing dashboard warnings and issues
    
  • Brake failure causing panic stops and potential accidents
    

• 6. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Sun visor falling down, not staying in place
    
  • Uncomfortable headrest design
    
  • Dated sunroof glass shattering without warning
    
  • Brake pedal issues causing loud thumping noise
    
  • Airbag warning light and SRS message causing concern
    
  • Front driver's side handle fracturing repeatedly
    
  • Oil consumption issues leading to engine problems
    
  • Steering wheel locking up, potentially dangerous situation
    

• 7. General Complaints:

  • High oil consumption, concerns about engine stalling
    
  • Jerking motion while driving, unexplained issue
    
  • Tight steering wheel and engine shutdown, safety hazard