general problems of the 2009 Toyota Venza

While driving, the computer seemed to short out, going blank on the cars display, and all guages failed. The car kpet driving, but I lost power steering and brakes. It was difficult to control the car while getting to the side of the road. Once there, I turned the car off to see if things would reset. It would not. The car would not recognize that I had my foot on the brake to start the car. I eventually needed a tow, which was a stupid problem to have. The car was driveable, should be driveable, its the computer telling the car theres a problem when there isnt one. Once at the car shop the car started fine but failed to start again the next day. Now its not doing that behavior and the shop cant figure out whats going wrong. There are no codes to diagnose. What a stupid problem to have, a completely drivable vehicle, but a glitchy computer making the car unreliable. I am stunned that a modern car wont allow you to drive to a car shop, it would not start. . . The shop was 1. 5 miles away but yet I had to pay for a tow. There have been no other problems, so is it a ground, a short, a faulty display? theres no way to diagnose this or at least the shop is having a very difficult time with it. Are there other owners that have had this issue?.

Dear NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding water leakage in my vehicle, which I believe has the potential to compromise the safety and functionality of the car's electronic systems. I would like to submit this report to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to address and rectify this issue promptly. During the rainy season, I have observed water leaks occurring on both sides of the front section of my vehicle. This water infiltration has raised serious concerns about the possibility of damage to the car's computer system, thereby posing a potential risk of car malfunction. The electronic components of modern vehicles, including vital control units and sensors, are susceptible to water damage. In the event of such damage, there is a heightened risk of malfunctions that could compromise the overall safety and performance of the vehicle. Furthermore, I have identified an additional water leakage issue through the panoramic roof at the backside of the car. This raises the likelihood of water seeping into the interior of the vehicle, potentially damaging interior components, electrical wiring, and compromising the structural integrity of the car. I am reaching out to the NHTSA with the intention of highlighting the severity of these issues and advocating for a comprehensive investigation into the water leakage concerns in my vehicle model. I believe that swift action is necessary to prevent any potential safety hazards that may arise from compromised electronic systems or structural damage due to water infiltration. In light of the safety implications associated with water damage to the vehicle's electronic components, I urge the NHTSA to initiate a thorough examination of this matter. Your prompt attention to this matter is crucial in ensuring the safety of drivers and passengers who may be affected by similar issues.

Rack and pinion sound and sterring crazy the brakes sound similar at horn train and suspensión rare sound fuse case problems for my ligths.

The "srs airbag" warning light comes on for no reason. Sometimes it's while I'm driving, sometimes it's when I'm in park and get out of the car if it's still on. There's no rhyme or reason to it. I've taken it to a Toyota dealer and a Lexus dealer and have had many of my airbag sensors replaced and nothing seems to work for very long. This is a huge problem since I'll be needing to go get my emissions done in the spring. It's also cost me $1000's in repair costs for a "fix" that doesn't work.

While driving on the highway I noticed a "rubber burning" smell. I took the vehicle into the dealership the next day. I was told that the ecu related to my driver seat warmer had started to melt. The ecu was removed and the heating element for my driver seat was disconnected. Toyota will not cover replacement of this part stating that it is out of the 3 year warranty period. I pointed out that this seemed to me to be more of a potential recall issue related to a manufacture defect/faulty product. I was concerned about the potential for fire.

Driving home from work stopped @ stop sign, the lights on the dash lit up for check braking, abs, vcs system call your dealer. . . . . . So continued to pull out from stop, and squeals the tire, and the vehicle is all over the road when accelerating. Was told it is not a recall problem and my warranty just ran out. . . . . . Vehicle milage 28385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If this happens please be careful car does not handle the same and you lose control easily. I think that all wheel drive is involved but it doesn't handle the same when driving. Taking to dealer this week! Toyota ref # 1305200125.

Driving home from work Friday morning and the vsc, abs warnings begin to come up. An issue which was noted when we first purchased the car and around 20k miles the dealer told us we needed a new battery which we had to purchase out of pocket. Since then we purchased an extra warranty to cover all components of the vehicle. This time the dealer is stating that it is a speed sensor and that the insurance covers it but we will have to pay for the labor roughly 400 dollars. The dealer informed us that the issue at hand was for a speed sensor but that it is ok to drive the car. We drove the car and noticed that in the rain the car skids when you try to brake and feels very unsafe so we ended up staying home.

On 1-22-13 we had the seat heater on the driver's side repaired. We observed that the cab would fill with the smell of electrical wires burning when we engaged the seat heater. It first occurred approximately 1 month prior, but at that time I could not determine what was causing the smell. An online check revealed that NHTSA had announced a recall for seats: front assembly;seat heater/cooler on November 19th, 2014, ref: 14v743000. I would request that our VIN be included on the recall list, so that we could be compensated for the repair. Thank you.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated after having the NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 12v091000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) the warning lamps illuminated indicating a failure in the braking system. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results shown a defective speed sensor harness. This caused the all-wheel drive system to malfunction along with the brakes a skid control system. The contact notice a TSB number t-sb-0031-12 (abs warning light) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated due to the mileage of the vehicle the manufacturer was not able to remedy the vehicle under warranty. The failure mileage was 48,000. Jo.

Three warning lights appeared simultaneously while driving and stayed on for 20 - 30 minutes until I stopped and turned off the engine (sunny day, no rain): 1. Slip indicator light (p. 515 - malfunction in the vsc or trac system). 2. Brake system warning light (p. 513 - malfunction in the brake system). 3. Abs warning light (p. 515 - malfunction in the abs or the brake assist system). 3. Cruise control: a. Pressing cruise control on switch wouldn't maintain the set speed immediately, but would accelerate for awhile (with accelerator pedal off). B. With cruise control on, adjusting the speed, accelerating and decelerating, doesn't feel right. It's jumpy, wouldn't react right away, not comfortable, not safe. The dealership stated this was the first time Toyota has had this problem yet I have read online Venza owners have had a problem since 2009. This problem has occurred five times. The dealership service states there is a log which recorded the error.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The entire instrument cluster was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where it was found that the spark plug electrical connector was loose and made repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 9,000.

Venza speeds up does not slow down. Can go fast without stepping on pedal. 2009. Noise in rear and in front. Was told not to worry about it.