2011 Toyota Venza Steering Problems

“While I was trying to turn into the driveway of a relative apartment, the steering wheel got really tight and eventually locked up giving very little to no time to pull over for safety. The engine then shuts down. I cannot imagine how dangerous it would have been if this had happened while driving 65mph plus on a freeway. I've had the steering wheel locked up on me before while the car was parked and engine off, and I was able to get it unlocked by moving the steering wheel back and forth. …”

“The Toyota Venza 2011 has problems when the temperature inside the car is at high. The ABS light turn on making it hard to steer. The traction lost control light also turns on. A red steering wheel light turns on. Once all these lights are on, then the AC does not work and the heat doesn't work either. In the winter when the temperature is at high, the same problem occurs. In the summer the same problem occurs only the sun heats up the car causing the same warning light come on and then I can't get any air conditioning again. I've had this problem for many years. …”

“My 2011 Toyota Venza with only 10,000 mileage had a electronic power steering failure as I exited i695 towards towson, maryland. As I turned onto the exit I lost my ability to turn my steering wheel. Had this happened about 10 minutes earlier on the sharp curve from i95 to i695, I may have crashed. Fortunately I drove straight to safety to a parking lot. The Toyota dealership advised me the power steering ecu failed and needed to be replaced. The part was ordered and I will pick up my vehicle tonight, 9/13/13. …”

“Seats rubbed on console. Strong electrical burning smell. Drivers side heated seats no longer operate. When in reverse and turning steering wheel loud squealing noise and thumping until placed in drive. Went to several dealerships who said they could find nothing wrong. Drivers side sun visor fell down and blocked ability to see when driving.”