2010 Toyota Venza Engine Problems
4 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
While driving, you might hear a ticking noise and see a check engine warning light appear on your dashboard. You could then notice a large puddle of oil underneath your vehicle, indicating that the oil cooler hoses have failed and are leaking oil. The fix involves replacing the oil cooler hoses to stop the leak and prevent engine damage.
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Your engine oil cooler pipe is leaking, and you're hearing knocking or rattling noises at startup, which your service invoice indicates may be related to camshaft timing issues in the VVT gear assembly. Your check engine light is on, and diagnostic codes point to internal electrical failures in the rear oxygen sensor and air-fuel sensor, as well as problems with the cam gears. Repair involves replacing the leaking oil cooler pipe, oxygen sensors, air-fuel sensor, and camshaft timing gear components.
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Your engine has a rubber oil passage cover that's positioned too close to engine heat, which can cause it to degrade over time. Toyota replaced this part with a metal version that better withstands the heat. The repair involves replacing the rubber oil passage component with a more heat-resistant metal alternative.
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PARKED THE CAR, LOCKED IT. ABOUT A MINUTE LATER NOTICED SMOKE, THEN FIRE, VERY INTENSE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS DESTROYED (RADIATOR MELTED), FRONT TIRE BURNED, AND THE FIRE DAMAGED DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR AS WELL. A CAR PARKED NEARBY WAS ALSO SCORCHED. *TR