Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota Venza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota Venza has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 79 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V257000 Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V091000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V023000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Seats 10 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 79 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 79 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota Venza encounters issues primarily with electrical systems and vehicle speed control. Recalls focus on parts like airbags and accelerator pedals, but the volume of owner complaints remains moderate. The vehicle exhibits a steady maintenance pattern, mirroring similar vehicles within its class. While some repairs could be costly, many owners find these concerns manageable over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$750 | common |
| airbags | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| seats | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery inspections
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Malfunctioning electronics
- Unresponsive accelerator pedal
- Inconsistent brake performance
- Seat heater failures
- Airbag activation problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota Venza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.