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Toyota Venza New Owners Report

140 messages,  Last post on May 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM

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#134 of 140 FRONT BUMPER PAINT ISSUES by roadrunner70

May 31, 2012 (7:11 am)

2012 venza pearl white. it appears that the paint on the front bumper is not well adhered to the plastic front bumper. Ater a slight rub against another vehicle, a whole section just peeled off and the adjacent area appears to be ready to just peel off as well. On all the other cars we have owned, even with a rub against another vehicle, the paint stayed on, albeit scratched sometimes badly. RR70

#135 of 140 Re: FRONT BUMPER PAINT ISSUES [roadrunner70] by 11_venza_love

Nov 19, 2012 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: roadrunner70 (May 31, 2012 7:11 am)
Having the same issue with mine, although it wasn't a result of impact. It is a black 2011. At first I noticed how easily it seemed to scratch, but just figured that was my punishment for buying black. Last week I noticed that the paint was peeling off of the bumper, I took it in to my dealer and they identified 4 seperate spots where the paint is coming off... My problem, although still under the "bumper to bumper" factory warranty Toyota is having a hard time deciding whether or not they are going to cover the cost to fix the paint. Up to this point I have loved my car, the paint issue will definitely put a damper on my enthusiasm, especially if they don't fix it.

#136 of 140 Re: Acceleration Problem [madbudda] by encore3

Apr 03, 2013 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: madbudda (Dec 29, 2010 3:57 am)
I own a Venza since May 2009, I experienced exactly the same enexpected
acceleration problems as you described. It happened to me first in May 2010, then in April 2012, and in January 2013.
Fortunatly I new what to do, I kwickly shifted the transmission into "neutral "each time, otherwise, in two occasions I would have hit the car in front of me.
 
The dealer did several tests each time on the car, but could not find anything wrong...
According to the Toyota service center, I am the only person reporting such a problem; strange !..

#137 of 140 Re: 2011 Venza - rough ride quality [roadrunner70] by ronn

Apr 03, 2013 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: roadrunner70 (Dec 07, 2011 1:05 pm)
I don't know about the 2011, but I can tell you all this hype about the Venza being rough and loud is totally false with the 2013. I have the 2013 XLE...I traded the 2008 Highlander Limited, and I am not one bit sorry I traded....the Venza is more fun to drive, easier to park and turn, and it is just as quiet and smooth as my Highlander was. I cannot believe all the reviews about this car and people saying it is loud and rough !!! maybe the older models were different, I never drove one, but I can tell you that the 2013 is one fun quiet, smooth car and I love it. If you go to some of the other car reviews, you will see that other owners of the 2013 Venza are saying the same thing.....afterall, this is the same V6 as the Highlander. I just came back from a road trip today, and I had a blast with the Venza !

#138 of 140 Re: Compare the Venza to a Highlander [rmcar] by ronn

Apr 03, 2013 (5:34 pm)

Replying to: rmcar (Feb 03, 2012 7:32 am)
I had an 2008 Highlander Limited, and traded for the 2013 Venza....Love it ! I don't miss the highlander at all, even though it was a great SUV with no problems. My Venza is just as quiet and smooth, I have the EXL AWD with panoramic Sunroof and premium stereo that rocks ! I have found the Venza to be easier to drive, park etc. and it is more fun to drive. It also gets a little better gas than the Highlander. I just returned from a road trip and the mpg average is 23.3 and this was mixed in town and highway......I'm sure it will get better as time goes on. I really get disturbed when some car reviews are saying this crossover is noisy and rough riding.......Mine is just as quiet and smooth ...no engine noise at all. It might depend somewhat on the tires as they offer different ones, but mine is a wonderful ride. I enjoy this so much more than the highlander, and I personally think it is nicer looking. I am tall 6'2, have plenty of room, and people have set in the back behind my seat, and they are amazed at the room in the back. Hope this helps...I love it !

#139 of 140 Re: Compare the Venza to a Highlander [su922] by ronn

Apr 03, 2013 (5:37 pm)

Replying to: su922 (Feb 20, 2012 11:44 am)
I have friends with the RX........I disagree with you....The Venza is just as nice, and mine is more quiet than their RX.

#140 of 140 Re: Acceleration Problem [encore3] by poorthingflint

May 11, 2013 (1:33 pm)

Replying to: encore3 (Apr 03, 2013 2:35 pm)
How many floor mats are you using? Are you using the factory floor mats? Floor mats shifting and jamming the throttle seems to be the main cause of this problem. You did the correct thing it amazes me the people that just rode their brakes until they failed. Obviously there was no codes stored so it is possible a sticking throttle could be your problem, might ask to meet with a factory rep and get him to authorize a provisional replacement of the throttle cable. There has never been to my knowledge any documented or recorded instance of a computor or electrical malfunction causing sudden acceleration and believe me the lawyers and their greedy clients have done their best to prove this problem exists. The class action pay off would be huge. Good luck.

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