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2013 Toyota Venza Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
17%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
15,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Toyota Venza, 17% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.

“I was on the freeway all of sudden traffic stooped , I hit the brakes no ABS the traction lite came on car went to neutral . I had an impact at 20.1 MPH according to toyotas black box. The front end was damaged in the tune of $8300.00 tore the front bumper off severe frame damage all in the area of the air bag sensor that was tore off. Come to find out after the accident their was an air bag recall we were never notified. …”

NHTSA complaint #10730644, filed 2015-06, 320,000 miles

“My Venza has a metric speedometer with MPH numbers painted on the same face as the metric ones the problem I have is that in the day time the MPH numbers are almost impossible to read due to the paint rendering them too dull . This is a major driving distraction due to it taking the drivers focus off the road. Maybe Toyota should go to a digital readout that converts the display to show only MPH when needed . Thank you for allowing me time to vent...”

NHTSA complaint #10578591, filed 2014-04, 11,000 miles

“The panaramic sun/moon roof has comprehensive issues with regard to stability and safety. When driving over an uneven surface, speedbump, or other non-smooth surface, there is a loud and jarring pop from the overhead roof area of the car where the panaramic sun/moon roof is installed. It is concerning and sounds as if it has the potential to shatter or implode onto passengers inside the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11057256, filed 2017-12, 51,948 miles

“Automatic rear hatchback power door, closed un-commanded, pinning and crushing middle 3 fingers of both hands between bottom edge of door and car body/bumper. Activating opening switches only cycled door to auto close - significantly increasing the automatic system pressure and resultant pain. Only able to extricate fingers after second person was able to assist by prying hatchback door with a garden shovel which allowed just enough relief to allow pulling fingers free. …”

NHTSA complaint #10692182, filed 2015-03, 15,200 miles

“The below issue was first reported to the appropriate Toyota representatives and to NHTSA in 9-2013. It has occurred 36 times since the car was purchased new in may 2013. At this writing the car has less than 6000 miles on the odometer. Intermittently and without warning the electronic link between the gas pedal and the engine is inoperative for 3-5 seconds. During this period the car is not under power it is coasting and depressing the gas pedal has no effect on engine speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10607421, filed 2014-07, 25 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201413%
20131017%
20111525%
20101519%
20092012%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Venza

Air bags
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Venza

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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