2012 TOYOTA VENZA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Air bag deployment failure:

  • air bags did not deploy when I was in an accident
    
  • passenger air bag did not open in accident
    
  • driver's side air bag burst open in accident
    
  • passenger side warning light indicates airbag is off
    

• 2. Mechanical issues:

  • brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup
    
  • rust on top of paint on hood and other surfaces
    
  • sun visors falling and not staying up
    
  • sudden acceleration
    
  • vehicle rolls back on hill
    

• 3. Safety concerns:

  • rear window burst while driving
    
  • car hit from rear and air bags did not deploy
    
  • frontal passenger crash test rating lower than expected
    
  • water accumulation on driver's side floor
    
  • hatchback failure to open/close
    

• 4. Miscellaneous:

  • strong rotten egg smell in car at high rpms
    
  • uncertain of safety ratings and modifications made by manufacturer