# \#venza **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/venza/9261.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [What Does Trim Mean wrt Toyota Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-trim-mean-wrt-toyota-warranty/201092)
**Author:** [@lawmailroomcom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawmailroomcom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-trim-mean-wrt-toyota-warranty/201092 "2025-07-20T12:17:09Z")
The USB cover broke off on my still under warranty Toyota Venza. The dealer says it’s not covered because it is “trim”. It’s true that “trim” is not covered under warranty. But what is “trim”? Whatever the dealer wants … --- ## [Rough Ride Toyota Venza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-ride-toyota-venza/76746)
**Author:** [@TACNJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TACNJ)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-ride-toyota-venza/76746 "2024-10-16T14:31:43Z")
I recently purchased a 2010 Toyota Venza. I unfortunately did not test drive it enough to realize how rough a ride it has. Thinking that something was wrong I brought it back and was told that it is normal and the Venz… --- ## [How to get road noise reduced without getting fleeced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-road-noise-reduced-without-getting-fleeced/194128)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-road-noise-reduced-without-getting-fleeced/194128 "2024-01-13T18:41:00Z")
How would you approach an auto body shop to reduce the noise on your car without being taken for a ride? A 4-hour drive on I-35 yesterday convinced me the road noise on our otherwise perfect 2011 Toyota Venza couldn’t b… --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza - resetting trouble lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-resetting-trouble-lights/187215)
**Author:** [@Don44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-resetting-trouble-lights/187215 "2022-11-05T00:13:51Z")
Can the dashboard trouble lights be reset after they have come on and stay on even while driving.Everything seems ok -brakes etc --- ## [Oil drain plug won’t loosen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-won-t-loosen/180217)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-won-t-loosen/180217 "2021-10-30T17:59:14Z")
I acquired this vehicle which is very clean and was well maintained. The previous owner alway took it to a shop for maintenance and repairs. It’s is due for an oil change. I tried to change the oil but could not loosen … --- ## [Oil change, dumb question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dumb-question/179340)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dumb-question/179340 "2021-09-21T03:08:48Z")
2011 Toyota Venza, V6, about 95000 miles, garaged. Gets driven mostly in town most days of the week, supermarket, library, etc, about 3000 miles per year, even less since Covid. Uses no oil between changes. Oil light … --- ## [Oil overfilled by about 1/2 quart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-overfilled-by-about-1-2-quart/175978)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-overfilled-by-about-1-2-quart/175978 "2021-05-18T23:46:31Z")
I’m going to pick up a 2010 Toyota with a 2.7 and drive it 1,500 miles I checked the oil dip stick and it’s very clean but it is over filled about a 1/2 a quart. Is it ok to drive it like this or should I try to suck … --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza A/C on passenger side, part 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-a-c-on-passenger-side-part-2/172335)
**Author:** [@williammena1991\_160853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammena1991_160853)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-a-c-on-passenger-side-part-2/172335 "2020-11-16T05:45:17Z")
Hey Issue: On the passenger side, only cold air is blowing when the heater is blasted. I’ve already changed the blend door actuator. Replaced it incorrectly the first time so got a bit familiar with it. Had cold air bl… --- ## [2013 Toyota Venza - when to swap tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-when-to-swap-tires/171825)
**Author:** [@TomF15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomF15)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-when-to-swap-tires/171825 "2020-11-07T23:23:39Z")
I bought my Venza new in Dec. 2012. It only has 36K miles and always parked in my garage. Still have the original tires and plenty of tread. I know that over time the tires deteriorate even though they look great. When s… --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza window and hatch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-window-and-hatch-issues/158778)
**Author:** [@arlean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arlean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-window-and-hatch-issues/158778 "2020-02-18T18:14:42Z")
unable to operate car front car window from drivers side. rear hatch door wont open automatilly any more --- ## [2010 Venza - Heater on blast, not hot air on passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-venza-heater-on-blast-not-hot-air-on-passenger-side/154564)
**Author:** [@williammena1991\_160853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammena1991_160853)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-venza-heater-on-blast-not-hot-air-on-passenger-side/154564 "2019-12-12T20:21:02Z")
Hey So if I put my heater on full blast, I will only get hot air coming out of the left (driver) side and the passenger side will blow cold air. Any ideas? After asking some questions and doing some research, I was lea… --- ## [How long can I drive with bad camshafts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-with-bad-camshafts/154308)
**Author:** [@SarahKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahKelly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-with-bad-camshafts/154308 "2019-12-10T09:19:08Z")
How long can I drive my car with bad camshafts --- ## [2015 Toyota Venza - Fahrenheit to Celsius?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-venza-fahrenheit-to-celsius/152403)
**Author:** [@DJ13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-venza-fahrenheit-to-celsius/152403 "2019-11-08T20:54:11Z")
Hi how to change temperature from farenheit to celcius in a toyota venza 2015. Thank you --- ## [Venza AC driver side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/venza-ac-driver-side/122274)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Beauchamp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Beauchamp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/venza-ac-driver-side/122274 "2019-10-04T21:29:35Z")
The AC blows warm air on the drivers side. I pulled the vent door actuator, it wasn’t moving, however, I moved the gear by hand and found that I could not get the air on the driver side to be cool like the other side (or… --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza draining battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-draining-battery/138214)
**Author:** [@RUBENTORRES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RUBENTORRES)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-draining-battery/138214 "2019-04-13T23:46:55Z")
my 2009 venza it draining the battery I check alternator it ok what can it be? --- ## [Possible intake air leak - 2009 Toyota Venza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-intake-air-leak-2009-toyota-venza/136929)
**Author:** [@MerleJanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MerleJanes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-intake-air-leak-2009-toyota-venza/136929 "2019-03-22T14:25:57Z")
There may be an intake air leak but I cannot find it. While decelerating there is a faint, odd sound which sounds like air being sucked into a pipe. Question: how to conquer this prob? --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-rattle/128800)
**Author:** [@FriedaWideman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FriedaWideman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-rattle/128800 "2018-11-16T19:08:17Z")
Rattle noise in engine at first start up but must sit for a couple of hours before start up will make the noise again. The noise only lasts for a few seconds. If you shut it off and start it again right away it won’t mak… --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza - squeaking when I let off the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-squeaking-when-i-let-off-the-brakes/127072)
**Author:** [@JosephineGarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephineGarner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-squeaking-when-i-let-off-the-brakes/127072 "2018-10-19T16:54:44Z")
what is the reason for a squeaking or scrubbing sound when I release my breaks and accelerate?? --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-lock/117146)
**Author:** [@GaryHubbard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryHubbard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-lock/117146 "2018-05-11T10:47:25Z")
Only my driver’s side door lock works on my Venza from both the fob and switch on the inside door panel. Is it an electric relay problem or electronic lock mechanism in each door? --- ## [Change sparkplugs: dealership or small shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-sparkplugs-dealership-or-small-shop/115542)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-sparkplugs-dealership-or-small-shop/115542 "2018-05-10T14:18:42Z")
If your V6 needed its sparkplugs changed, where would you take it, to a dealer or a private shop? My 2011 Venza has almost 90K miles. The sparkplugs are original, and though the engine (V-6) is smooth as silk, I know it… --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza low beam headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-low-beam-headlight/114937)
**Author:** [@Doris03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doris03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-low-beam-headlight/114937 "2018-04-03T14:08:01Z")
Drivers side low beam headlight, but bulb not the issue. Condensation in inner lens. Bulb is not the issue. --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza trunk won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-trunk-wont-open/114887)
**Author:** [@Judith30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judith30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-trunk-wont-open/114887 "2018-04-02T17:41:05Z")
Back door (“trunk”) doesn’t open, whether I press the dashboard icon or stand directly behind the car and press icon on my key. How can I open the door? --- ## [Toyota venza 2012 XLE steering issues wile braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-2012-xle-steering-issues-wile-braking/102939)
**Author:** [@debbymachuca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debbymachuca)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-2012-xle-steering-issues-wile-braking/102939 "2017-04-18T16:52:53Z")
Hello, I just bought a new to me Toyota Venza 2012 XLE. It came with winter tires. The car is originally from Canada. I am in Oregon with lots of rain. The car will veer to the right or left when braking. The dealer put … --- ## [Taking car from Texas to Northern NY - what to check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taking-car-from-texas-to-northern-ny-what-to-check/97134)
**Author:** [@dorianstedman77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorianstedman77)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taking-car-from-texas-to-northern-ny-what-to-check/97134 "2016-12-13T19:58:49Z")
I am about to take my Toyota Venza (2013) from Houston, TX (where it was bought) and drive it to northern NYstate, where I expect to find LOTS of cold weather. My question is about what should I ask my mechanic to do be… --- ## [New battery installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-installation/94366)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-installation/94366 "2016-08-10T03:12:47Z")
I have a 2013 Toyota Venza and I unhooked the battery to clean the cables full of corrosion and re connected the battery. When I started it up it shut off immediately. After about 10-15 seconds I started it again and was… --- ## [Weird buzzing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-buzzing-noise/89191)
**Author:** [@huskytow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huskytow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-buzzing-noise/89191 "2015-03-03T16:20:40Z")
My car (toyota venza) recently developed some buzzing noise, here is a video recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2722U1d4zq0 I tried to google around and did not find anything. Can someone please help? Thanks … --- ## [Toyota venza brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-brakes/81846)
**Author:** [@EPAFOTOG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EPAFOTOG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-brakes/81846 "2013-10-20T06:01:05Z")
Hi all, I have a 2009 Toyota Venza V6 AWD with 60,000 miles. A few months ago I had the front rotors and pads replaced by Sullivan Tire and Auto in Massachusetts. Since that time, the brakes have started causing a grind… --- ## [What causes a soft clunking noise front end when reaches exactly 10 mph?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-soft-clunking-noise-front-end-when-reaches-exactly-10-mph/81753)
**Author:** [@Debber123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debber123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-soft-clunking-noise-front-end-when-reaches-exactly-10-mph/81753 "2013-10-17T01:11:09Z")
After car has sat for an hour or more. The car will make a clunking sound, front end, when it reaches 10 mph...but will only do this when first start driving. Doesn't make clunk after it's moving. BUT, if it sits for an … --- ## [AC problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problems/81098)
**Author:** [@gman86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gman86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problems/81098 "2013-08-27T21:01:54Z")
Sadly I own a 2010 Toyota Venza. For about 3 months(since May) I have been having problems with the air conditioner and front defroster. It works intermittently. Sometimes it will work for 3 days straight. Sometimes it w… --- ## [Vacuum booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-booster/80704)
**Author:** [@Arby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-booster/80704 "2013-08-05T19:33:15Z")
Hi All - Apologies for the long post here,. I've been to six shops that replace/fix brakes all with mostly a different diagnosis. Each morning for the past three months I start my V-6 engine keyless by stepping on both … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/venza/9261.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=venza)