2009 Toyota Venza Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Toyota Venza, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2009 Toyota Venza with a knock in the engine. Twice the dealer has stated there was nothing wrong, thus nothing to fix- I find other complaints regarding the piston slap with dealer refusing to repair the vehicle and stated that the noise was normal. I do not find an engine knock normal!”
NHTSA complaint #10392145, filed 2011-03, 19,000 miles“I own a 2009 Toyota Venza v6 fwd that has an engine knock everyday when it is first started. The service department at capitol Toyota explained the noise was normal. I find it hard to believe Toyota would make an engine that sounds like a diesel before it warms up. I contacted Toyota who backed up the dealers claim which I again find unacceptable. There is a service bulletin to fix the issue but both the dealership and Toyota corporate state the noise has to be excessive enough and that all v6 Toyota engines do so. $34,000 for a car that sounds like a tractor. I'm seeking legal advice.”
NHTSA complaint #10393728, filed 2011-03, 10,000 miles“I own a 2009 Toyota Venza , engine knock when first start, north bakersfield Toyota stated there was nothing was wrong, (manufacture has determined this to be normal characteristic for this engine.) dealer refusing to repair !!! A tas case # was opened regarding this problem. Date 1-11-2011,15,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10403719, filed 2011-05, 15,000 miles“After taking vehicle into Toyota dealer for recall 90l, vehicle hesitated after accelerating from a stop. Vehicle engine hesitates, RPM drops to idle speed 1000-1200 RPM. Engine unresponsive for 1 to 2 seconds then resumes normal speed and performance. Occurs intermittently usually after initial startup and subsequent startups throughout the day. On rare occasions the hesitation occurs at driving speed. Has happened every day at least once since 9-6-11. Toyota dealer can not replicate the problem or find any problem through diagnostic tests. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433492, filed 2011-10, 21,499 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that there was a knock in the engine. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the piston slap. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle and stated that the noise was normal. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10374082, filed 2011-01, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10183281Oct 21, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10178524Jul 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10109364Nov 21, 2014TSB: Some vehicles equipped with 2GR-FE/FXE engines and a towing package may exhibit a leak or oil seep from the engine's oil cooler pipes.
- 10132755Jul 31, 2014Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for…
- 10132750Jul 31, 2014Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for…
- 10056501Jul 31, 2014Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. An enhancement warranty program, on certain vehicles, has been announced to provide warranty coverage for repairs relating to…
- 10131826Apr 28, 2014Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain…
- 10133741Mar 26, 2014Prior to installing remanufactured U660 and U760 transaxles, it is necessary to remove the lower oil cooler tube union from the original transaxle case and install it into the…
- 10061660Oct 22, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Venza
36 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Venza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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