2009 Toyota Venza vs 2011 Toyota Venza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Toyota Venza | 2011 Toyota Venza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 172 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 207 | 231 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,000 mi | 59,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Venza | Toyota Venza |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 15 |
| Seats | 19 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 8 |
| Power Train | 19 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 5 |
| Steering | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
2009 Toyota Venza
2011 Toyota Venza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.