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2010 Toyota Venza Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
8%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Toyota Venza, 8% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.

“Our 2010 Venza has 80k miles on it (powertrain warranty is 60k). After hearing a whirring noise from the rear of our vehicle, we had it inspected. There is a leak of fluid from the left axle seal where it meets the rear differential. The differential was opened and had adequate fluid but the fluid had metal fragments in it, indicating that the gears are grinding down. According to our mechanic he has seen this in other 2010 Venza's and online forums also indicate hundreds of people with this same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10970566, filed 2017-04, 80,000 miles

“Moved from flat indiana to hilly tennessee. Pulled up to traffic light at the crest of a hill and the light was red. When the light turned green, I moved my foot from the brake to the accelerator, and in the time it took to do that, my vehicle was rolling backwards into the car behind me. There should be a mechanism in place that stops a vehicle from rolling backwards if it is in the 'drive' gear. Thankfully the brakes were working quite well! I have to use both feet when stopping on hills- 1 on the brake and 1 on the accelerator - and 2 hands on the wheel - yikes!”

NHTSA complaint #10462955, filed 2012-06, 23,546 miles

“94,000 miles awd Venza with rear differential transaxle leak. Vent on the axle meant to release pressure when oil heats up, clogs with debris and fail. Since the system can not vent, it ruins the seals and coupling. Dealer estimate of $3,000 to repair. This is a major design flaw and would expect more from Toyota.”

NHTSA complaint #10993830, filed 2017-06, 94,000 miles

“Car was parked in driveway which is fairly level ground. Vehicle in park and locked. It rolled down hill and hit gate. Toyota has agreed to do a edr but not until march 11. I want to know if anyone else has reported this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10566197, filed 2014-02, 23,500 miles

“2010 Toyota Venza sudden accelerated*cw the consumer moved into the left turning lane at a four-way stop light to make a left turn. He slowed down to make the turn; and after making the turn, he then depressed the accelerator to proceed and the vehicle appeared to shift into neutral and the engine revved. The consumer then applied the brakes, but when he did they did not work and the ABS light illuminated. The consumer panicked and then applied the accelerator again and the engine revved as if it were in neutral. The transmission did engage, but it felt as though it was slipping. …”

NHTSA complaint #10318630, filed 2010-03

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201514%
2014310%
201312%
201214%
201068%
20091911%

Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Venza

Electrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Venza

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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