toyota venza 2013 Complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

2013 toyota venza. consumer writes in regards to fingers being crushed in rear hatch incident. *tgw the consumer stated he and his wife were looking at the vehicle. when his wife used both hands to slowly close the hatch, the automated feature grabbed the hatch bringing it to full closure on his wife's fingers.

Reported in: SOUTHLAKE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

park the car got out took the keys out,went to the back of car to open trunk car run back on me hit me and ran into a fence.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB1DU

POWER TRAIN

park the car got out took the keys out,went to the back of car to open trunk car run back on me hit me and ran into a fence.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB1DU

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

driving down interstate with moon roof/sun roof open, the moon roof/sun roof shattered into a gazillion pieces. there was no sound of a rock or other projectile hitting the moon roof/sun roof. it just rained glass down on us without warning. luckily my husband was wearing a ball cap that protected his eyes, but it could have blinded someone and caused an accident. i cut stained glass so am familiar with how glass breaks. i believe the panoramic moon roof/sun roof is a design defect, which resulted in a stress fracture. i have pictures that clearly show both sides of the moon/sun roof tore simultaneously. all this from an alleged "rock". i don't think so.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BBXDU

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota venza. the contact stated that while manually closing the rear liftgate, the automatic power feature activated and independently closed on his left middle finger. the contact sought medical attention and had to receive stitches to the finger. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2,900.

Reported in: VISALIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota venza. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, he noticed a strong flow of air emitting through the rear liftgate door seal. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the vehicle was functioning as designed. the manufacturer was notified and planned to further investigate the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 400.

Reported in: CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB8DU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

depressing the acceleration pedal has no effect on engine speed for up to 3 or more seconds. this situation has occurred approximately twelve times since car was purchased new in may 2013. it now has 1200 miles on the odometer. car has been returned to the dealer twice for this reason without result. the last dealer visit in september 2013, i was advised the "drive by wire" system was operating to specification and there was no fix for the problem presently. further, it is a problem common to the venza model as well as certain other toyota models.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BB4DU

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

depressing the acceleration pedal has no effect on engine speed for up to 3 or more seconds. this situation has occurred approximately twelve times since car was purchased new in may 2013. it now has 1200 miles on the odometer. car has been returned to the dealer twice for this reason without result. the last dealer visit in september 2013, i was advised the "drive by wire" system was operating to specification and there was no fix for the problem presently. further, it is a problem common to the venza model as well as certain other toyota models.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BB4DU

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

depressing the acceleration pedal has no effect on engine speed for up to 3 or more seconds. this situation has occurred approximately twelve times since car was purchased new in may 2013. it now has 1200 miles on the odometer. car has been returned to the dealer twice for this reason without result. the last dealer visit in september 2013, i was advised the "drive by wire" system was operating to specification and there was no fix for the problem presently. further, it is a problem common to the venza model as well as certain other toyota models.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BB4DU

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota venza. the contact stated that there was excessive rust under the rear passenger seats. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

Reported in: PAULINA LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZA3BB7DU

AIR BAGS

tl -the contact owns a 2013 toyota venza. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v442000 (air bags, electrical system, equipment) had a exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the dealer advised that a small quantity of parts were provided and the vehicles that were purchased at the dealership would be repaired first; therefore, the contact was placed on a waiting list. rk

Reported in: PORT ST LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB0DU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl -the contact owns a 2013 toyota venza. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v442000 (air bags, electrical system, equipment) had a exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the dealer advised that a small quantity of parts were provided and the vehicles that were purchased at the dealership would be repaired first; therefore, the contact was placed on a waiting list. rk

Reported in: PORT ST LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB0DU

SEATS

the head restraint or head rest is positioned so that it pushes my head forward in an unnatural angle. it applies pressure that causes a severe headache after driving 15 to 20 minutes with my head pushed forward so far. there is no adjustment of the head restraint angle with respect to the angle of the back support to correct the unnatural angle. the dealer will not do anything to correct the problem saying that they had contacted the individual they deal with at toyota baltimore area sales who said: that is the way the head restraint is designed and that i bought the car and there was nothing they could do to correct the problem. the dealer said that the head rest could be reversed which would eliminate the problem but that they could not tell me to do this because this negated the crash testing done for government approvals. they indicated that other people have had this problem and had reversed the head restraint, but that they could not recommend this. however when the head rest is reversed, there is a large gap between the restraint and my head that is not safe in the event of a rear end collision. the fact that a number of other people, have reversed the restraint in strong evidence that this is a common problem with toyota vehicles that needs to be corrected.

Reported in: EMLENTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB0DU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

my venza has a metric speedometer with mph numbers painted on the same face as the metric ones the problem i have is that in the day time the mph numbers are almost impossible to read due to the paint rendering them too dull . this is a major driving distraction due to it taking the drivers focus off the road. maybe toyota should go to a digital readout that converts the display to show only mph when needed . thank you for allowing me time to vent...

Reported in: BRANDON MANITOBA R7A2E6 AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3BA3BB0DU

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

2013 toyota venza. consumer writes in regards to vehicle head rest. *smd the consumer stated the head rest did not remain in a set position, but extended itself while the vehicle was being driven. the dealer stated it was normal. *jb

Reported in: BEAVERTON OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3BK3BB3DU

SERVICE BRAKES

directly above the brake pedal (under the dash cover) is a vent and the obd connector -- their proximity is too close to the brake pedal. the position of these items is a real safety concern, since people with large feet/shoes will hit the vent/connector -- possibly preventing them from applying the brakes in a timely fashion, or at all. the vent and connector should be moved to the left so that there is no impediment in moving the driver's foot frm the gas to the brake pedal.

Reported in: SAN CARLOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota venza. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a building. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the failure was not diagnosed by a mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and current mileage were 100,000.

Reported in: JOHNSTON RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T3BA3BB7DU

STRUCTURE:BODY

while coming to a stop to park with my foot on the break the car suddenly lunged forward crashing into the wire cables in front of the parking spot.

Reported in: ANTELOPE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T3ZA3BB9DU

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while coming to a stop to park with my foot on the break the car suddenly lunged forward crashing into the wire cables in front of the parking spot.

Reported in: ANTELOPE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T3ZA3BB9DU

ENGINE

the below issue was first reported to the appropriate toyota representatives and to nhtsa in 9-2013. it has occurred 36 times since the car was purchased new in may 2013. at this writing the car has less than 6000 miles on the odometer. ¿�intermittently¿� and without warning the electronic link between the gas pedal and the engine is inoperative for 3-5 seconds. during this period the car is not under power ¿� it is coasting and depressing the gas pedal has no effect on engine speed. after this period the electronic link is automatically restored and the engine is again responsive to pressure on the gas pedal.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BB4DU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the below issue was first reported to the appropriate toyota representatives and to nhtsa in 9-2013. it has occurred 36 times since the car was purchased new in may 2013. at this writing the car has less than 6000 miles on the odometer. ¿�intermittently¿� and without warning the electronic link between the gas pedal and the engine is inoperative for 3-5 seconds. during this period the car is not under power ¿� it is coasting and depressing the gas pedal has no effect on engine speed. after this period the electronic link is automatically restored and the engine is again responsive to pressure on the gas pedal.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BB4DU

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the below issue was first reported to the appropriate toyota representatives and to nhtsa in 9-2013. it has occurred 36 times since the car was purchased new in may 2013. at this writing the car has less than 6000 miles on the odometer. ¿�intermittently¿� and without warning the electronic link between the gas pedal and the engine is inoperative for 3-5 seconds. during this period the car is not under power ¿� it is coasting and depressing the gas pedal has no effect on engine speed. after this period the electronic link is automatically restored and the engine is again responsive to pressure on the gas pedal.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZK3BB4DU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the electrical steering warning light comes on intermittently.

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZA3BB8DU

STEERING

the electrical steering warning light comes on intermittently.

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZA3BB8DU