2012 Toyota Venza Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
268
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Megan L
It is roomy, reliable, kid friendly.
We love our car. Gets great gas mileage. Fits all our extra belongings. Family friendly. Sleek and reliable.
accountCircle Melisa F
Roam around town in comfort and style!
My car is amazing. It has a very roomy and comfortable interior, as well as comfortable seating. It performs well, drives very smoothly. IT has a lot of get up and go when passing other vehicles.
accountCircle Cathy N
All round excellent vehicle.
Car handles well, instrument cluster is good, maintenance costs are reasonable, interior is very comfortable, back seat has enough room for adults, mileage is good, comfortable on long drives, compartments hold lots of items. Car looks good, easy ingress and egress, rear area holds a lot of cargo or large dog.
accountCircle Lori W
It's a Perfect Combination
I love my Toyota Venza! I always say that if I hit the lottery I'd still drive my Venza. It's the perfect combination of car and SUV. Easy to get in and out of. Very comfortable. Drives like a dream. Great blue color. Only one complaint - my backup camera does not talk to me so I don'; t know how close I am to objects. I was very sorry to hear that Toyota stopped manufacturing the Venza because I would definitely buy another one.
accountCircle Mary E
Perfect car if you like a lot of room and ease of Entry and exit.
My Venza has a lot of room, plenty of back seat leg room. I have not had any problems with the car. I love that the driver seat is a perfect height to get in and out. You don't have to climb up into it or down into it, easy for bad knees. Rides very comfortably long trips or short. If they still made the Venza I would absolutely buy another one. Service has also been great.
accountCircle Vee L
Fast, reliable, pickup nice, comfortable vehicle, gas saver.
Comfortable, reliable and gas savings, roomy. I love the way the car drive pretty smooth. Economic car and safe secure car and spacey. The color is nice and the interior is beautiful. Speed is not too bad with the 4 cylinder SUV. The gas saver if you like to drive to work and pick up your family. Convenience in the trunk also for you to buy groceries that fit.
accountCircle Tu P
Comfortable, Reliable, Spacious
Usually there's no problems. It's a very comfortable SUV that drives extremely smoothly. It's very reliable. It has a lot of space especially in the trunk and back passenger seats. The audio is very reliable and I love the GPS system. I love the AUX and the Bluetooth it has for my phone.
accountCircle Justin T
5 stars for Reliability and Comfort
The pick up of the Venza is rather slow. Once you put effort on the gas pedal, you jolt forward. The 4 cylinder is just eh. I would rather have it in a V6, if that was even an option. It was my wife's purchase. We don't drive my truck that often. But, other than that, it is comfortable and reliable. The back up camera is so small that I can't see it. Good gas mileage and fits our family of 3 and our dogs perfectly!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle will B
It is not expensive to operate and takes up little space in the garage as a rule. I find it a comfortable ride
I find it to be functional. It is nothing special, but I have few demands. It is cheap to operate
accountCircle Simran S
Venza is a great car for daily use and it isn't expensive at all.
The Toyota Venza is a great car. This car is very strong and it has been in my family for 8 years. Venza has not given us any useless repair expenses expect the usual services and tire and brake changes. All the services we have got on this car is from the Toyota. It has been 8 years and we only changed the breaks once and tires has been rotated twice and changed once. This is a an everyday car.
accountCircle Andeea O
I would say it is a good vehicle for the price.
I have had the vehicle for only a few short months. As a whole it is a reliable vehicle, it has a large backseat and cargo area. Great gas mileage and overall easy to drive. I would say it is a great small family vehicle. It has easy to clean cargo area. With hard plastic area.

Toyota Venza Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LE
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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XLE
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Toyota Venza Owner Reviews

4.57
61 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cathy N on June 25, 2021
All round excellent vehicle.
Car handles well, instrument cluster is good, maintenance costs are reasonable, interior is very comfortable, back seat has enough room for adults, mileage is good, comfortable on long drives, compartments hold lots of items. Car looks good, easy ingress and egress, rear area holds a lot of cargo or large dog.
accountCircle Liz K on May 21, 2021
My favorite vehicle ever!
I have a 2012 toyota venza xle. It is a crossover and is midsize. I have loved my car since we bought it in 2013. I have never had to replace or repair anything other than regular maintenance. The milage that it gets is not very great but I am fine with the 21 city/25 highway. It has a lot of bells and whistles on it and everything still works fine. My favorite add-ons is my sunroof and the heated leather seats. It has a 12 speaker sound system that even my kids love. The cd player holds three cds and it is bluetooth enabled. It has a nice navigation system that has a great display.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Martin S.

Comfortable, reliable, powerful, good fuel mileage, lots of good features... Like leather seat, heated seats, good sound system. It has a strong engine and solid braking system. Electronically it has power seats and seats five comfortably.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Martin S.

There are not very many if any cons to this vehicle. One thing that I can think of it only came with one complete key fob. Only one has the auto hatch opener. The other is changing the oil can be quite difficult.

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2012 Toyota Venza has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.88
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4.69
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Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Toyota Venza has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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2012 Subaru Outback
29 MPG
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27 MPG
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25 MPG

Is The 2012 Toyota Venza A Good Car?

Yes very good it drives well in the snow and is all wheel drive. It is very roomy and very clean look.
Amaya C.
Yes. Love it! Low maintenance. Great gas mileage, nice looking, wish it was still being made. It’s the perfect size and drives nicely.
Kat L.
Absolutely! The 2012 Toyota Venza is a very comfortable, stylish and reliable vehicle. I like the smooth ride and amount of space it has overall including the trunk space.
Vanessa M.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Toyota Venza?

Yes very reliable I bought it new and it has never had a problem with anything yet. The only problem is my windshield wipers need replacing.
Amaya C.
Very reliable car. I have not had any problems with this vehicle. I'm on my second Venda and would be thrilled if Toyota would make this car again.
Danny B.
The 2012 Toyota Venza is a very reliable vehicle that provides a smooth ride and good on the road. It also has great gas mileage.
Mercedes H.

Is The 2012 Toyota Venza A Good Value?

It costs 25,000 and yes it is a very reliable car and yes a good value great gas mileage 25 miles to the gallon.
Amaya C.
29,250. Great value. I am still driving it and it’s in great shape. Because the experience has been so great I'll plan to keep this as long as it runs.
Cheyenne T.
I purchased my 2012 Toyota Venza used and have had it now for four years. I haven't had any major issues with it other than replacing brake pads and adding new tires. I paid about $15,000 and it was... Read More
Cindy W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the trnsmission fluid in a 2012 Toyota Venza?

Answer: To change the transmission fluid in a 2012 Toyota Venza, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=pP6FpI82q3s The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes,...
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Safety & Reliability

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