Toyota VENZA HYBRID steering problems
11 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
276 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
11 of 276 complaints match this topic (4.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11437077 · 2021-10-17 (October 17, 2021)
2021 Toyota Venza Steering assist feature creates a safety hazard. The steering assist works with the cruise control and lane departure. When on, it appears that the steering assist picks up its position or centers the vehicle in the lane from the nearest white line on the right side. It positions the vehicle approximately 12 to 18 inches from the right line position thus positioning the vehicle slightly right of the center of the lane. One is forced to fight the pull of the wheel to maintain a center lane position. This Steering Assist functi…
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Owner report 11474581 · 2022-07-18 (July 18, 2022)
While driving, vehicle suddenly lost all engine and electrical power and steering locked up. Fortunately I was stopped at a light at the time. Car restarted after I shifted into park and started in normal manner.
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Owner report 11476375 · 2022-07-28 (July 28, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Venza. The contact stated there was a default in the driver's seat and the lumbar function needed to be adjusted numerous times. The contact stated the bottom of the driver seat was not aligned properly with the steering column. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were pains in the driver's body that caused it to be pinned to the right while driving. The contact received medical treatments for the pains. The vehicle was not diagnosed and it was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failur…
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Owner report 11477342 · 2022-08-03 (August 3, 2022)
It was raining, I was driving in the far left lane next to the center divider. I noticed the car in front of me drive through a significant collection of water that was the width of the entire lane. I was unable to switch lanes, so I slowed down and went through the water as well. As soon as my Venza came to the collection of water, my steering wheel locked up. I was unable to direct the car in the opposite direction of the pull. I was not able to move the steering wheel at all. The car continued to go in it’s own direction, despite me pumping …
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Owner report 11509304 · 2023-02-27 (February 27, 2023)
Forward collision avoidance; automatic emergency braking; adaptive cruise control; I pulled into a straight-ahead handicapped parking slot to park, going about 1-3mph . There was a handicapped sign in front of me on a newly installed steel pole. I pulled in within inches of the pole. When I tried to engage the brakes, the braking system failed to engage the brakes and slow down the car. The car instead accelerated and would have broken through a store front had the pole not stopped it. I also pushed on the brakes, but nothing happened, the car…
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