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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2011 Toyota Venza Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Toyota Venza, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.

“While moving, the Venza seems to jerk, as if it's about to stop, w/out me applying a foot to the brake pedal (my foot is on the gas). This has happened several times this year.”

NHTSA complaint #11124186, filed 2018-09, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were too close in proximity, causing him to erroneously depress the accelerator and the brakes simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was performing to standards. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 18,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10574490, filed 2014-03, 16,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that when accelerating from a stop, the vehicle would not respond. The contact would shift into park, shut off the vehicle and restart for the vehicle to perform normally. The dealer was unable to diagnose any defect. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 1,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10435087, filed 2011-11, 1,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015311%
2014413%
2013712%
201214%
201135%
20101418%
20093621%

Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Venza

Electrical system
15 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Venza

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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