2009 Toyota Venza Base
4T3ZE11A49U019939
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Toyota Venza Base (VIN 4T3ZE11A49U019939). White, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.7L 4-cyl 182 hp, gasoline. 76,513 mi reported. Registered in Ga. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
![2009 Toyota Venza Base, White, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — representative vehicle photo for VIN 4T3ZE11A49U019939](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/2009_Toyota_Venza_--_11-25-2009.jpg)
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Toyota Venza.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Toyota Venza, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 172
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Toyota Venza.
STEERING
I just bought this car and discovered that the steering system is actually unsafe; the vehicle makes noises and vibrates at the steering column.
NHTSA ODI #11739659SERVICE BRAKES
1) Brakes consistently 'softer' than normal. Sometimes require pumping the pedal to stop at all. Can be difficult to start car, brake pedal may not move at all to get starter button to light up. **Every time after sitting over night, when the car starts the pedal 'mushes' to the floor. It must be pumped to get any resistance. 2) Lack of reliable brakes pose…
NHTSA ODI #11658926ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 f…
NHTSA ODI #11638196SEATS
Hello, I issue this complaint because my 2009 Venza interior started smelling like smoke. It went on for a bit thinking it may be something outside the vehicle. I then realized the smell was coming from the seat I was sitting on. I've read online about this problem and its seems this is a problem many owners of this vehicle have experienced. It seems to me t…
NHTSA ODI #11626280AIR BAGS,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle was damaged but no air bags deployed. No injuries were report…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11623931AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
NHTSA ODI #11609305AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Water leaks and streams from along the top, driver’s side, just above the window where the felt meets and connects to the hard plastic structure labeled, “ABS Curtain Airbag”, Water, drips from the top ceiling just below the pull down mirror on the driver side. * see attached pictures I love my 2009 Venza. Please fix this problem for me. Thank you so mu…
NHTSA ODI #11575765ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 (N…
NHTSA ODI #11559400+ 164 more complaints on record.
