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Toyota Venza Traction control light coming on?

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#34 of 47 Is this safe? by worriedvenza

Oct 13, 2011 (9:25 am)

I am also having issues with the slip indicator, brake and ABS warning lights coming on. I have a 2010 FWD Venza with about 18,000 miles on it. It has happened twice within a month's time. They clear if I turn off the car and turn it back on. I am worried if the car is safe to drive or not. I am taking into the shop this week, so I don't have any feedback from Toyota service yet.

#35 of 47 abs trac lights coming on by yolanda71202

Oct 13, 2011 (9:35 am)

responding to #34 message... I kept driving it even after having the brake light switch fixed.
 
I still happened again after having it repaired.
 
I just traded it in and got something else.

#36 of 47 BRAKE Steering Loss/Skid Control by savannahgirl

Nov 11, 2011 (5:40 am)

I have a 2005 Toyota Sequoia that has experienced the same loss of brake function and all steering control. Like you, luckily it happened on a clear day and I was driving slowly at a routine stop. This was after over six months of the brakes lights had been coming on intermitttently. I took it to the dealership and was given reasons from a short in the light to finally the replacement of the traction control and the master cylinder. In spite of spending over 2000 the brake light is still coming on - and now sits in the dealership - not fixed. I refuse to get back in that car and am getting trade in value with no trade. I believe Toyota is well aware that this is a long standing issue and in my experience with them, they prefer to not address it and keep unsafe cars on the road than find a remedy for the problem. So, in my opinion, no your car does not sound safe to drive. Mine is not either. I can't risk losing control of the vehicle AGAIN....brakes and steering. Sure I will lose money, but my life and the life of my child is worth the loss. I documented mine on the National Highway Safety. The more people that do, the more likely the recall. In time perhaps there will be a recall, but I have found Toyota essentially nonreponsive to my safety.

#37 of 47 This has happened also. by luvtoyota10

Nov 19, 2011 (8:28 am)

When I am parked on an incline, the traction control light comes on and stays on. I put the car in park and then put it in drive again. This makes me so sad.

#38 of 47 Brake, ABS, VSC warning lights by rancher47

Jan 30, 2012 (1:17 pm)

I'm in Alberta and have made a couple of 5K mile trips down to San Diego. The 2009 V6 AWD Venza is 3 years old and just out of warranty (63 K kilometers). I have the same issues with warning lights and went to the dealer in High River, got it scoped and they say that it needs a new rear wheel speed sensor. Their estimate is $500 which includes the $300 sensor. I can get one in the US for about $180 and would install it myself.
 
Has anyone had this experience?

#39 of 47 Re: Is this safe? [worriedvenza] by jonc67

Feb 07, 2012 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: worriedvenza (Oct 13, 2011 9:25 am)
I have a 2010 Venza AWD. I to was having the ABS VSC light coming on everyonce in a while. Finally, I was able to show the dealer the errors. They put the high power laptop on it and found the error codes. Mine was the brake light swithc (we will see), but I was informed that as of 2/2/12, there is a TSC to Toyota dealer that '09 through '11 Venza's ABS sensors are getting water in them and setting off the lights. There are new parts that are coming out to replace the bad parts. I don't know if this will be a recall or not.

#40 of 47 VSC/ABS/Brake system by rae109

Apr 20, 2012 (10:55 am)

For the second time in less than 2 years I have had all 3 of these lights pop up at the same time. THe first time I got it fixed it was under warranty this time however it is not. This time it is the rear speed sensor that is out, last time it was in the front. This time it will cost me over $400! I guess I'll be getting it fixed but it seems like an odd problem and not one I or anyone else should be paying for.

#41 of 47 2012 Venza Limited/V-6 by vahlo

Apr 21, 2012 (5:31 pm)

I've had my 2012 Venza for two weeks (325 miles). While driving with my family it suddenly shut off while stopped at a red light. It took 2 attempts to restart. Then the VSC and engine light came on. It also said check the VSC. I drove straight to the dealer. I received a call from the dealer stating the vehicle needed to stay because they were getting a number of ignition codes. They were concerned it would stall again and considered it unsafe. I have to wait for the master mechanic to look at it Monday or Tuesday. Not sure I want the car anymore. :

#42 of 47 2009 Toyota Venza Recall by yolanda71202

May 01, 2012 (12:43 pm)

All ,
I just rec'd a letter recalling the brake light switch that i had replaced on my 2009 Venza in August 2011. I already traded my car in for another car but i wanted to inform you on this site that I had that part replaced and my car did the exact same thing it had been doing. All 3 lights came on in the dash and the car stopped in my driveway..I believe the problem is more serious than a brake light switch and when you go to get your car repaired ask them to please check it thoroughly.

#43 of 47 Re: 2012 Venza Limited/V-6 [vahlo] by roadrunner70

May 02, 2012 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: vahlo (Apr 21, 2012 5:31 pm)
please let us know what the repair was. we all thought that the light switch was the problem. Thanks. RR70

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