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2009 Toyota Venza Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 173 total for the year
Median mileage
72,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Toyota Venza, 2% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Engine noisy while at idle.brought it to the attention of dealer and was told that it was normal. As time went on noise continued to get worse by getting louder. Each time I mentioned it to the dealer while having it serviced, I was told it was normal. Now the noise is much louder and a clatter and very annoying and embarrassing. Took it to another garage and they preliminarily thought it was a water pump. Called dealer and reported the findings. Ask what the current mileage is and I told them it was 65000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10538312, filed 2013-09, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle was damaged but no air bags deployed. No injuries were reported. Police were called to the scene but no report was taken. The vehicle was later driven home. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11623931, filed 2024-11, 72,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, an unknown sound emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine mount and water pump needed to be replaced. The engine mount was replaced but the water pump was not. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10651516, filed 2014-10, 73,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had replaced the starter however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with the timing camshaft needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact filed a complaint directly with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11417599, filed 2021-05, 120,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201527%
2013712%
201214%
201135%
201034%
200942%

Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Venza

Vehicle speed control
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 cooling
5 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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