My wife’s is 2014 100k and zero issues best of all we bought it new for under 23k I’m keeping it even after most her friends drive luxury cars with issues I’m keeping quiet
My wife has a 09 and she loves this car and will never trade it in for a new model. I took love this car and will never sell or trade it in. Many people stop us and ask what kind of Toyota is it and we get very good remarks about this car.
I bought my 2016 Venza XLE in 2020, and absolutely LOVE it. It was around 23K (Canadian) used and up til last month I had no issues. My moonroof spontaneously exploded and she's currently in the shop now waiting to get fixed. If I had an option to replace the moonroof with normal metal roof I totally would, but hopefully it won't explode again.
2011 XLE V6. 102,000 miles. Had to replace rear differential at 85,000 miles because the first owner never maintained it (didn't change the gear oil every 30,000 miles). Very expensive fix, but not the vehicle's fault. Thing runs great. I religiously change the oil and fluids. Expecting it to last me another 10 years.
I just bought a 14 with 97,000 miles. Is it possible to go back on Carfax and find exactly what the service is that were performed at the dealership where this one has an extensive history 5,000 mile oil change intervals and regular scheduled maintenance
@@bobsantilli7565 Depending on where a car was serviced it might be listed on the carfax or it might not. Most people know enough to change the engine oil, but most people fail to change their transmission and differential fluids once in a while and manufacturers typically say those fluids are good for the "life of the transmission or differential", the problem is the engineers will tell you the "life" of them is usually only 70k miles so it's on you to request those fluids are replaced every 30k-60k miles. Another fluid people fail to replace once in a while is engine coolant. Toyota uses a coolant that's good for 7 years or 70k miles. Failing to replace the engine coolant means the coolant becomes excessively corrosive and it'll start to eat away at the inside of the aluminum engine and radiator.
How much did it cost to fix?? I hear it can be an issue. If i can find one used i'll try to get a fwd instead of awd to avoid this maintenance point and potential issue.
I have 2009 Venza bought it new. Today I have 218+ thousands miles and just now need to change the timing chain. Cabin space is great my kids are 6ft tall and are very comfortable in the back. I love this car and will update to the 2021 model soon!!!
I think you are the only person on here who understand the Venza. I don't understand why it didn't sell well since it has more ground clearance than a RAV4 during this generation (8" vs 6.3"), and just about as roomy. The measurements are very close to the Subaru Outback as you mentioned. Toyota should have done a better job with the description and comparison. I hope to find a good used example (XLE AWD 4 cyl) for my next car. Great job. Thanks for your video.
@kar alb I believe either is fine. I haven't gotten mine as yet, but I do know someone with the V6 and he likes it very much. The 4 Cyl (the one I'm looking for) will probably be almost as fuel efficient as a Rav4 in that generation. The V6, a little less so.
Came out at the wrong time. Back then toyota had the RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Sequoia - and a close relation at Lexus, the RX. They literally had every corner covered that the venza possibly could.
@@crazykenbei Great point. That's a quality list. We picked up a 2014 Limited with 63k km yesterday are pretty thrilled and will check back in 10 years.
I love my Venza . . . Toyota did a poor job of marketing it IMO . . . very comfortable and the 2.7 four is strong enough to handle the AWD weight. Not an SUV, not a car, the crossover term is the only thing that fits at nearly 64 inches tall and with 8 inches of ground clearance. The huge tires make it a surprisingly agile vehicle despite it's size. I too wish they still made them.
Correct, er, almost. We've gone through several generations of Volvo wagons raising a family but the 2014 Limited bears no resemblance in it's fit or feel. Venzas are oversized and muscular, with power to back it up. Most importantly is the ease of access for those of us with multiple knee replacements. Don't write me off yet. 😀
Toyota refused to categorize the Venza and that (IMO) was a mistake . . . however, I can see the problem as it is very hard to define. Crossover is the term I use, and I define a crossover as a hybrid vehicle, a cross between a wagon and an SUV, taller than a car/wagon but shorter than an SUV. - I've owned mine for a year now and I love the wagonish looks, the AWD (great for snowy winters and gravel roads), the very comfortable seats, the extra seating height and the massive amount of space for cargo. The entry height, taller than a car but shorter than most SUV's, is also a life-saver; I have a bad back and left leg and I cannot easily toe-up to climb into the tall SUVs, nor climb out of cars or wagons. I've also been very pleasantly surprised at the cornering capability of this vehicle . . . the wide tires and the AWD allows for a little fun on the curves with little body roll (and when you do feel body roll you know to take it back a notch). The Venza feels a lot like a car in most driving situations, which is good for me because I've always had sports cars or muscle cars and I cannot stand the way most SUV's feel on the road. There is very little body lean and the ride plays the middle ground between a smooth-riding car and a rough-riding SUV/sport car . . . and for me that is perfectly fine. One of my few complaints is the steering, which feels is a little dull; Toyota electric steering always dampens the road feel, which is bad for a driver like me who likes to 'feel' the road beneath the vehicle . . . fortunately, the SUVish suspension and the side tires gives some feedback.
Nah they categorized as a mid size sedan. Many labeled it an SUV or new type or crossover. and back then crossovers were not yet big in the states just yet. Lol it was definitely a Frankenstein design that divided opinions haha.
@@crazykenbei Incorrect. Toyota never categorized it but they eventually bowed to the automobile industry classifying it as a mid-sized crossover. Many Toyota-centric reviewers tried to classify it as a 'Camry wagon' and disliked it's driving dynamics, but I do not believe that they were looking at it correctly.
I just noticed one of these for the first time yesterday. It seems like a direct competitor to the Subaru Outback, which accounts for six out of every seven station wagons sold in the United States. Although the Venza styling is a little more bland than than the Outback, I am surprised that it did not sell better than it did, and was discontinued. I have owned Toyotas in the past, and their reliability is first rate.
Came out at the wrong time. "In a Toyota showroom chock-full of SUVs and crossovers - RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Sequoia - and a close relation at Lexus, the RX, routinely outselling all premium SUV/CUV nameplates, the Venza was tasked with too great a challenge: carve out a niche for a brand which already has all corners covered, but not too small a niche."
LOL.....and there is NOTHING sporty about it. It's a Camry wagon. What is an "aggressive" look....LOL is going to take two parking spots at Wal Mart or purposely push other cars off the road?
New drinking game, take a shot every time he mentions sporty. All jokes aside I own a 2012 Toyota Venza awd 2.7L. I’m handicap and in a wheelchair, I can get into my vehicle and breakdown my wheelchair and put it in the car. I still have room for my friends and sledge hockey gear ext. I get 10.7 litres per 100km driving around town and highway driving.
Proper tundradude34 I hope it’s true because I can’t wait to see another venza. I love mine so far and have owned it since April 2016 :) longest I ever held a car to lol
Hi, I’m thinking about getting a Venza 2.7 2015. But I will like to know if the parts are going to be difficult to find? Or if there are many parts what are shared with Camry? Thank!
It does very well, i have experienced it on 10hrs trip, the consuption is very ok considering if your catalyst is okay and your acceleration, i drove lagos to enugu nigeria.
I have a 2012 le 155k miles, im planning on selling it to buy a 2009 Venza, but its used one owner with a 120k miles on it, do you think its a good idea? Or am i making a mistake
The 14 I just bought is an XLE with leather and the moon roof/panoramic roof and it’s a V6. It’s loaded, back up camera nav heated seats etc. it’s my wife’s I really like it. Plus it will run forever and have good resale value some day.
Dan Jones, I have a 2015, FWD, 2.7L i4…cruising on the highway and it will pass or get on the on-ramp reasonably. It’s def not a race car, but I’ve squealed the tires from a stop going into the intersection. 🤷🏻♂️
You can play internet radio? How does that work? Is the car connected to the internet free for life? What about just plain old over the air AM & FM radio?
You would need to pay for the subscription for satellite radio. You can also connect your phone through bluetooth and use a number of apps such as Pandora or Spotify. And yes, it also has AM/FM radio.
@@tylerc7037 yeah I have the awd 2.7 4 cylinder and that's already peppy at 182 hp (although admittedly under powered for it frame and size) so I would imagine the extra 86 hp in the V6 would very much so hang with the other sports. Haha.
@@crazykenbei yes indeed. I'll never own a 4 cylinder, even though the 2.7 is a peppy motor. I test drove one before the V6. They tend to start burning oil though! Keep an eye on that. Mine is great at 175,000 miles. Transmission is kind of weird but it's way overdue for a fluid change.
Crossover . . . Car & Driver refused to include the Venza in their Best Car competition, and if C&D says it's not a car, then it also can't be a station wagon . . . Crossover.
There was back and forth then. Publications wanted to put it in their SUV of the year category. Toyota wanted them to put it in the car category as a mid size sedan with competitors comparisons such as the accord and maxima. Back then crossovers weren't as big in the states just yet. So it was just Frankenstein 😂.
I ended up buying a v6 . It's a cool car (for wifey) and I would definitely categorize it as a Station Wagon. That word is often taboo in the industry but a station wagon is in many ways the original SUV as the original suburbans were built on station wagon frames. I'm going to ditch the 20's for 18's and put some fatter tires on when these "dubs" wear out.
@@Cityoftrees1911 I was thinking the same thing in regarding to the wheels. We just bought my wife one of 14 XLe and I want to come down from 20s once it needs tires considering that they’re brand new that’ll be a few years lol
Garbage 🗑. I was taking care of my Venza excellent, from the beginning. However, it started burning oil after 80000 km and completely dead after 180000 km. No compression due to faulty piston rings. $7500 for engine rebuilt. Factory used low tension piston rings. Very disappointed.
Sporty, upscale, blah blah blah. Why don't your tell what screws up on them like motor trans timing bets ovs a chain. You don't really know anything more than what everyone else can visually see.
Wrong! Excellent gas mileage for a 3,800 lb. vehicle. I get 25-26mpg driving around the area I live. Highway gets 29mpg. 2.7 liter 4cyl is an excellent motor 1AR-FE. Considered one of the best 4cyl's ever made. Just because you have something to say doesn't mean you should open your yap, if you're clueless.