Used 2012 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2012 Venza Limited
roadrunner70, New York, NY, 04/23/2012
Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Had 2012 Venza limited since 3/24. Like others, copared to Ford Edge, GM crossovers, Kia Sorrento. Came down to sorrento vs. venza. Preferred the sorrento for price and features but didn't care for seat comfort. Overall happy with purchase. Too soon to rate most catagories, but have to agree that the shifter is poorly designed. It is too long and should be 2 or 3 inches shorter. Not happy that CD player requries opening nav unit. Presume that 2013 venza has corrected these design issues. However, if it gives the same level of reliability that my 2002 highlander has given (two minor repairs in 125,000 miles), I will be very happy. Oveall, a good vehicle.
Best vehicle I ever owned
Daniel, Burbank, CA, 05/05/2020
updated 05/10/2024
Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in 2012 and put about 10k miles/year on it. Never had any mechanical problem with the car. With the panoramic moon roof, some crackling noises can happen on uneven roads, and a rattle has started under the dashboard passenger side. And that's it, which is totally acceptable after this time. The car performs like a well-oiled machine and still looks contemporary and in great shape inside out. One service manager at our local Toyota dealership recently told me to hang on to this car as long as possible. He stated that there are always a few winners in the model line up of every car maker, and the Venza is certainly one of the winners for Toyota. Too bad they discontinued this car. Update Nov. 2022: Toyota replaced the Venza with a gorgeous looking hybrid car. I sat in it, tried it out, but the interior feels crammed compared to the previous version. I therefore bought a Highlander Hybrid and am happy with it, especially with room and gas mileage. At times, when I see one of the older Venzas, I still miss mine as in hindsight, it was still "the best vehicle I ever owned".
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What were they thinking???
jpf22467, Riva, MD, 10/05/2013
Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
First off, I do like the car. It does what it is supposed to do. It drives nice, has good pickup, gets good MPG for a crossover (mostly highway driving and averaging 26). A few things that drive me crazy. The Navigation system is a mess. Too many things are cut off while the car is moving. Can no add a phone, can not modify contacts just off the top of my head. The screen will not stay on the audio screen. When I listen to music, I want to see the audio screen, but it only stays up for about 10 seconds, then defaults back to the map. The screen is positioned in a horrible angle. It catches the sun and makes it very difficult to read the screen
Car worth purchasing
Danita Vitek, Delmont, PA, 11/17/2019
Toyota Venza Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is wonderful in many ways for it is: an all wheel drive, comfortable, multiple features and roomy. I have had this car for 6 years and I am very happy with my purchase. This is the second Toyota that I have purchased new and they are economical and reliable vehicles that will last you for years (10 years plus). You will rarely have any problems with your vehicle and you will only need to do regular maintenance. The vehicle was not cheap but you get what you pay for! My only complaint is that they are no longer making this vehicle and this is the second time this has happened to me after purchasing a Toyota.
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