Used Toyota Venza V6 AWD: What YOU need to know before you buy!

The Toyota Venza, first-generation, was a new breed of vehicle, mixing crossover SUV attributes with a wagon or a minivan. There is a lot of Toyota Venza still on road today, and they are legendary because of their good reliability! Many families will find it to be pleasantly useful transportation. In terms of size, the Venza falls in between two mechanically related Toyota products. It is the same length as the Camry sedan, shares the Highlander crossover's width and rides height. The Toyota Venza is available with four- or six-cylinder engines, as well as front- or all-wheel drive. A Toyota Venza AWD is perfect for winter! And all Toyota Venza features a six-speed automatic. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder produces 182 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque while the 3.5-liter V6 makes 268 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque. This is the same 3.5 found in other Toyota products like the Toyota Tacoma or the Toyota Highlander. The Venza V6 is more performant and fun to drive than the boring 4 cyl!
Most Toyota Venza was trouble-free, but be careful with those years if you decided to buy a Toyota Venza Used:
2009 Toyota Venza: Steering column rattle
2013 Toyota Venza: Moon roof/sunroof imploded
All Toyota Venza: Dashboard material warps
All Toyota Venza: Rotors went bad
So check out our car review and what you need to know before you buy a used Toyota Venza!
Model Tested: 2016 Toyota Venza XLE AWD V6
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[@CarQuestion]

Which one do you like the most: The Toyota Venza V6 or the new Toyota Venza Hybrid? #toyotavenza #venza

[@obiekweevaristusonyekachi6299]

Toyota Venza V6

[@darryllitchfield7937]

Bought a 2014 Limited with V6 three years ago. I've had multiple Toyota's in the past and this vehicle is my favourite. Reliable as the sunrise and powerful enough for the majority of owners and comfortable to boot. No major problems in three + years of ownership other than a passenger side LED puddle light malfunction. Fixed it myself for under a bill. These vehicles are a undiscovered gem often overlooked by used car buyers. Wished they hadn't discontinued this workhorse!!!!

[@tamtube8941]

What kind of fuel mileage do you get with your V6?

[@darryllitchfield7937]

@@tamtube8941 Depends on if town or highway of course. I suspect I get 21MPG (Imperial gallon, not U.S. gallon) around town and 30 MPG highway. I admit I'm a touch heavy on the peddle.

[@jameskirby9369]

@@tamtube8941 I get terrible gas mileage 16.7 mpg

[@ajayvishwanathramyead4102]

The 2015 Model is a gem of reliability and engine is smooth with the V6! Glad to own one fully loaded! Regular fuel ⛽️ Octane 87.

[@East17A]

It's 2020 I get my 2012 v6 AWD Venza.. Guys this vehicle is super awesome seriously I love it

[@Archie1021]

Hi would you be able to share your experience with your 2012 V6 I’m looking at a 2012 LE today in 2024 One owner 75,000 miles very clean and I might just buy it but I’m concerned about the gas consumption oil burning and any other problems that you might report that some of the other channels reported which I’m not sure if I should believe but that’s why I’m reading the comments from the actual owners. Any comments are appreciated Thank you

[@oohok9179]

Got a 2011 rides like a dream

[@ongkondeb3928]

we have a 2009, and it still is doing good. it was a really sleek design, especially with the 20s

[@Joe_Lara_Jr]

No issues anywhere?

[@Dermatrans]

@@Joe_Lara_Jr I've a 2009 too with 74000 miles. I had an issue with a bad speed sensor...Nothing tragic. I replaced it 2 years ago now. No more issue.

[@hexflores9648]

I own 2011 Venza V6 and 2014 Venza limited AWD absolutely love them, regular maintenance no issues, 2021 Venza is an over glorified RAV4 with electric motor and smaller interior for us tall drivers...

[@kuitpushing300]

Heyy! And how is it on gas?

[@michaelmarks5012]

@@kuitpushing300 My 2010 V6 averages 19 mpg.

[@ARZ1987]

Thanks for answering that question. You can look it up online but to get an average mpg from a long time owner is much more reassuring…I bought a 2012 Highlander limited after I finished nursing school and I love it. I am a single guy with a tiny dog lol I don’t need the extra space most of the time. I kind if wish I considered the previous gen Venza. I was thinking maybe the smaller design would make it more fuel efficient V6 (hence why the corolla cross gets markedly worse gas mileage than the regular corolla which has the same engine. )My highlander is getting 21 mpg on average daily drive mixed conditions. Does AWD really scoop up a few miles? I know your cars must drive good…my mom always talks about how well my car rides…so maybe a 2015 one of these would do well. The V6 engine is so good, I don’t even think I would consider a 4 cylinder despite the gas savings.

[@darrenbenassi4738]

Love my 2011 Venza ,, reliable , v6 3.5 liter …. Rock solid and reliable , everyone loves this car , black , tan leather

[@faustovelez3373]

I just got a 2010 venza, is a really nice car!!!

[@ItsLuwee]

really? Which trim and what year?

[@djrkcryt2568]

I have a 2007 Camry V6, but if i ever need a new car, imma look into the Venza V6 used, i love the way they look

[@Dermatrans]

I've 2009 V6 here. Love it! 💕

[@richardramsundar5267]

I have a 2009 V6 AWD, great city vehicle. As someone who takes their time and coasts it’s a great vehicle to do that with. A few repairs done to date: 1. Ignition coil #4 @110000km (under $300CAD to fix) 2. Axle seal leak from differential @ 115000km (under $500 CAD to fix)

[@fatboynip]

That’s too bad. You’re always going to have one Toyota in the bunch that stuff like this will happen. I’m looking to buy a 2009 v6 this week. I hope it looks checks out good it’s asking for $13000. 166k on it and it’s limited.

[@michaelmarks5012]

@@fatboynip Did you buy it?

[@fatboynip]

@@michaelmarks5012 No, I ended up getting a 2011 i4 RAV4 instead. It had just over 200,000kms when I got it. No big deal. But this was the engine to get, can’t remember when they started this motor now, but it’s a better version of the early-mid 2000’s i4. They fixed the oil consumption issue. And i believe it’s 2.5L vs the old 2.4 if I’m not mistaken.

[@dannymonteiro5147]

i like how it drives and its great on turns.

[@zalllon]

Nice to reviews on left cars for support on the used car market. I bought a 2016 V6 XLE Limited used in 2016 right after Toyota announced last year in Canada. Main reason I went with the Limited model was because that was the only one that came with leather wrapped steering. You are correct that it isn’t really a sporty drive, but … it is very comfortable to drive in traffic. Lots of space when we go out full of family, and great to bring home lumbar from Home Depot. Been very reliable (I get service at the dealership), and totally dependable. I got smaller rims for the winter tires.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

Station Waygan.... I love this guy's accent. Very entertaining to listen to

[@CarQuestion]

Send me a video of you doing a French car review so I can be entertain too :)

[@AimForTheBushes908]

@@CarQuestion Tre bien.

[@CarQuestion]

@@AimForTheBushes908 it’s TRÈS bien 👍

[@speeddemonia274]

My 09 V6 is in great shape. I serviced the steering column boot covers lubed it. No squealing. The interior is holding up. American cars are pretty but do not hold up in time . Toyota and honda are the best . Dont throw your money on american clunckers

[@rogueone9214]

Our 2009 Toyota Venza 3.5l with v6 still rides smooth shifts great with trans fluid change every 50g's now at 215g's still bulletproof

[@crazykenbei]

The 2.7 i4 venza is underrated at this point since now everyone fixated on the v6 haha

[@CarQuestion]

V6 is more fun 🤩

[@ol.s.]

Just hit 200,000km today, and time to replace something first time , the water pump. Can’t complain.

[@londonarsenal1446]

Actually VENZA is my favorite car. But I found only 2009 in Japan. impossible find another VENZA in Japan. However I checked car.

[@gabriellaforce2041]

I actualy got a 2013 Touring V6 awd. I love the car, but nothing is cheap on this car when it’s time to issue or replacement part. And sadly, it’s not a bulletproof car. I got to change the motor gasket at 140 000km!😞💸💸💸

[@tylerc7037]

I have a 2010 V6. It's definitely a runner. Just had a few issues. Oil cooler blew. 3 alternators. 2 sets of shocks. Wheel bearings go bad also. Everything else.... Solid at 145,000 miles

[@gerardoayala5949]

I’m looking for 2015 Toyota venza XL AWD low mileage good condition no damages

[@DonnieDVILL]

Omg I was actually looking to buy either a used venza or Lexus RX. But I wanted something a lil cheap. The venza may be the best choice since I can find like 15k for the rx and the venza is lower than 10m

[@backuproid]

I have a Lexus RX and going to buy Venza as my second car. RX is good that I wanted to buy another one just can't afford it.

[@landrewmackinnon4888]

Rx $15k and venza $12k used with 200k on each, more or less. Thanks covid!

[@curiosityredpill7030]

@@landrewmackinnon4888 true a lot overpriced

[@esmooth919]

I know I'm 2 years late, but I am the proud owner of a 2009 Toyota Venza, gifted to me by my father after my Scion xB broke down. I currently have 220K miles on it, and it's still runs like a dream! I do need to make a few repairs on it, but other than that, I haven't had many problems. The easiest way for me to describe this car to people is: What if the Toyota Camry was an SUV? I love it!

[@kevinW826]

My mother and I are switching vehicles in the next couple of weeks. She needs a smaller car for where she lives so she is taking my 2015 mazda3 hatchback with 109,000 kms and I am taking her 2011 Venda V6 with nearly 200,000 kms. We will see how long it lasts me as it has been a money pit for her. She dropped in $6000 in the last 3 years into it. If it lasts a year I’m ok with that as I am looking at a Subaru Outback as my insurance drops to under $90 Canadian a month. Of course I might go with a Toyota hybrid. I will see.

[@dougvanderberg471]

Our Venza '21 AWD Hybrid got stuck in the snow -- The RF & LR were spinning in the snow -- The other tires were not moving -- We were on a slight downhill. I removed 2-3" of snow on the LR, I was able to get it to move. After this, we butted the car against a tree -- In this case, the LF spun and dug a hole and the other 3 tires didn't move at all

[@CarQuestion]

Yep, you can check our channel for those video about the AWD system of Toyota or Lexus. There is no locker and the TCS is not really agressive for those kind of situation. if you keep trying to hard, the system might even disconnect to protect itself from damage.

[@dougvanderberg471]

@@CarQuestion Thanks -- I got stuck 6-7 times & it was very difficult to get it out -- I've seen off road Venza's in the snow that did fairly well -- Our car would never have gotten out off there. Is there a diagnostic test to see if there's a problem -- Modesto Toyota is going to charge us $190 to find out -- Actually, they told us there wasn't a test, but later said we'll "check it out."

[@QuestionAuto1]

@@dougvanderberg471 there is no problem with your AWD system. You got rip 190$ period.

[@QuestionAuto1]

@@dougvanderberg471 do you have a video of that?

[@dougvanderberg471]

@@QuestionAuto1 Thanks so much -- No, I don't -- I can show you the hole the front tire dug -- I'm 80% sure you're correct about the AWD, but less than thrilled -- We're probably keeping it because we like it 98% of the time. Thanks

[@jameskirby9369]

Don’t like that the visors don’t extend and a lot of the controls don’t light up like the mirror controls. Also hate the gas mileage I’m getting only 16.7 mpg which is terrible

[@sebastienbluteau2642]

Love this car 👍

[@Pierre-Peter-G]

Good day, Great review. I see you tested the Subaru Outback in the past. For the years 2012 to 2016, which vehicle would you prefer, Venza or Outback?

[@obiekweevaristusonyekachi6299]

Venza

[@KingJusticeShaw]

Venza

[@KingJusticeShaw]

@S W Please tell me, is your Venza V6 AWD pretty fast?

[@KingJusticeShaw]

I want to possibly get one.

[@tomlee6263]

Venza for long term reliability

[@hockmengyong3543]

Hey CQ. Did you review and perform your usual AWD test on a 2015/2017 Toyota Harrier (Venza) AWD model (hybrid or turbo) ? If not, possible to do one ? Thanks.

[@crickle47]

ALL cars are plastic inside, I don't understand your complaint. Perhaps, you are noticing the shiny plastic gets wear marks quicker than the usual matt/satin look?

[@johnnyg1132]

I have a 2013 V6 AWD Limited since new. Absolutely bullet proof reliability. I plan to keep it until the wheels fall off. It'll probably be 30 years old. The only downside is the mileage, it really isn't good on gas. There is hardly any difference between town and hwy. On highway it doesn't get any better than 23 mpg at the speed limit. The 20" wheels look great but because the tires are so low profile they can be a bit rough over bumps. Overall I love it, and would recommend to anyone looking to buy a solid reliable used car.

[@knowyuhgrow420]

Thanks for sharing

[@10tenman10]

I looked at the 2016 Venza when I bought my 2016 Camry (XSE 4 cylinder). I paid US $24,900 plus tax and delivery. I liked the Venza but could not find one below $31, 000 (I didn't look at the 4 cylinder; I think this vehicle is too big for the 4).

[@SawShankRedemption]

That's why there is a V6 3.5 as well.

[@JosiahAmankwah]

The 4 cylinder is actually pretty nice.

[@ItsLuwee]

@@JosiahAmankwah really? Is it fast?

[@ianl.7545]

Any 2010 owners running into rough shifting on the 4th and 5th gear? My car is starting to shake / vibrate when it accelerates. When accelerating from 0mph, I immediately switched from Auto to standard and the transmission was on fourth gear at 10 miles per hour.

[@ianl.7545]

I don't think my car is shifting into first second or third. It feels similar to shifting a manual car into third when a light turns green, and the car rattling when the rpm drops.

[@ballforlife360]

Sounds like a shift solenoid

[@xsej8641]

Realable?

[@bliglum]

It's basically a Camry wagon.. So yes, you know it's reliable.

[@michaelpetty5714]

Does both sunroofs work on 2010 toyota venza? About to buy one and wanted to know

[@CarQuestion]

Only the first one

[@tbamagic]

Love my 2015 V6 Limited. Would prefer 17" wheels...softer ride

[@harrigro]

What year model is this one

[@obiezekalu2531]

2015 White color is how much??

[@kingstonsean]

Trouble viewing the screen with sunglasses on? Polarized sunglasses will do that. That's why pilots don't wear Polarized sunglasses. There are videos on KZbin that explain it.

[@LCol718]

For how much it weighs, it gets pretty decent mileage with that 6spd and V6. i get abt 15-16 mpg in nyc and about 22 mixed highway and city. My WS6 got about 10mpg city and about 25 hwy and abt 17 mixed.

[@CarQuestion]

i kind of like this old car. That v6 is also cool!

[@YellowCat80]

Panoramic roof is notorious for leaking!!

[@raymondnoel6053]

Excellent vidéo. Ce véhicule n'est pas pour la France pcq : 1. Les AWD sont surtout utiles dans les pays enneigés 2. Le prix de l'essence

[@thinhnguyen-vf6fp]

Paddle shifters please tell me yes/no

[@Dermatrans]

No

[@brent6518]

Is the V6 in the Venza the same V6 as the Tacoma?

[@tylerc7037]

Yes the 3.5 liter V6 is used in Venza and Tacoma.

[@brent6518]

@@tylerc7037 thank you

[@Jakobe7770]

No. The Venza uses the 3.5L 2GR-FE (268hp), the Tacoma comes with the 4.0L 1GR-FE (240hp) pre 2015 and the 3.5L 2GR-FKS (278hp) after 2015.

[@GatesRapes]

@@Jakobe7770 And the 4.0 is a thirsty engine

[@bambam6231973]

What year Venza is the best???

[@thesultan4030]

They are all pretty much the same, but I would definitely recommend the V6 and AWD if you live in a Northern climate . I just bought a 2009 top of the line, low mileage with every option available ( JBL stereo ,Navigation, leather , double panoramic sunroof, smart key w/remote start) and got a great deal on it. You could probably get a slightly newer model with a few less options and a higher mileage and also get a good deal. Keep in mind, they have retained their value pretty decently.

[@bambam6231973]

@@thesultan4030 thanks for the reply I heard the 2009s -2012 have steering problem...jsut a little worried I am in the North can you recommend a good dealer if u are a midwesterner.

[@thesultan4030]

@@bambam6231973 Sorry, Im from Eastern Canada, the best thing to do if you find one that you like is bring it to a trusted mechanic for an inspection, that's what i did.

[@bambam6231973]

@@thesultan4030 thank you David.

[@SuperMan-uj7dh]

I recommend the 2013 model year. Please check the steering wheel if it makes any creaks when you turn the wheel with the turn signal on. Mine makes this noise! Beware!

[@THEGREYGH0ST]

4:41 is what?

[@joshrod2941]

vague?

[@10tenman10]

I just checked US $1.41/liter in France. Oui ça coûte chère la bas.

[@TheInspiringKhan]

He is in Quebec, the French speaking Canadian province. Gas is 1.60/litre now so yeah.

[@landrewmackinnon4888]

$1.80 a litre in montreal

[@10tenman10]

About $4 per US gallon here in Tennessee (actually around $3.80). About $1 per liter or $1.25 Canadian. If I still lived in Montréal I would likely buy a plug-in hybrid.

[@uchechukwuajalam]

Jack Nicholson is doing car reviews now?

[@CarQuestion]

Here's Johnnnny!

[@nairolfnednilruz]

This is a EU-thing: We are „educated“ and somehow forced to take care about the environment. So, big cars (6, 8 etc. pistons) are loved, but damn expensive to drive for the early road-tax. As an example: I have an old Lexus RX 400h and I live in Switzerland. But only the road-tax (there is no assurance and nothing included), cost me 950 Swiss Francs a year. So this is about 1050 USD a year, just to have the allowance to drive it. This is a lot of cash for that. The governments do this - they say - to reduce the big private engines on the road. This is in one part true, on the other hand, the wisest thing to do if the environment is the issue, would be to just prohibit those cars. But.. this ist politic..

[@CarQuestion]

Educated but force ? Yeah when they hold you by the wallet …

[@nairolfnednilruz]

@@CarQuestion Yes. It‘s like everywhere: One party wants to prohibit big cars, the other doesn‘t. The compromise is, to leave it as it is but let them pay who want bo drive big cars. This goes to the tax cash and everybody is happy. Except nature. It‘s really stupid.

[@rcjunior888]

My Venza Was the First Gen That Is The 2 Gen.

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

They technically were supposed to be Lexus

[@Shiellah37]

👍

[@roysanchez3947]

Diresion del diler

[@Shadowman...]

The visability out that tiny back window looks worst than a Dodge Challenger

[@mvc2177]

It’s honestly not bad. Also, dodge is unreliable. I’ll take my Venza over any dodge

[@bronson8062]

Rev up your engines..!

[@KanyarwandaNoel]

Haw Mach I'm Rwana

[@dougvanderberg471]

Does anyone know the phone # for National Toyota Service -- I'd like to get a firm answer from someone.

[@CarQuestion]

www.toyota.com, contact setion, try and see what will tell you, im curious what's gonna be their answer.

[@dougvanderberg471]

@@CarQuestion I can tell you -- 0000 response to 3 emails -- Similar response from Modesto Toyota -- Happy to charge me $190, however

[@clou1969]

I really don’t like the look f this vehicle. Feels super old look from another time.

[@richardmuirhead5428]

I thought Steve Bannon was in jail.

[@II-nm7nh]

便座w

[@gabriellaforce2041]

I actualy got a 2013 Touring V6 awd. I love the car, but nothing is cheap on this car when it’s time to issue or replacement part. And sadly, it’s not a bulletproof car. I got to change the motor gasket at 140 000km!😞💸💸💸