Toyota Introduces The Venza (Again!)

The Toyota Venza is one of Toyota’s lesser-known gems. It’s an affordable crossover vehicle with great mileage, decent horsepower, and a roomy interior. It was first announced at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, then Toyota discontinued it in 2015, and then the brand brought it back again for the 2021 model year.

Since the Venza is one of the lesser-known Toyota models, there isn’t a whole lot of information available to Venza owners and enthusiasts, but we've done our best here to re-introduce you to this unique Toyota.

Why Did Toyota Discontinue The Venza In 2015?

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The Venza is a solid car. It even made Edmunds' 2013 best-retained value list. Venza owners kept raving about how reliable the model was. It didn't have as many problems as some of the more popular Toyota models. So why did Toyota decide to nix it in 2015?

The Venza started off strong during its first year (2009). In the years after that, sales of this model steadily declined. Venza sales weren't anywhere near Highlander and RAV4 sales. Finally, in 2015 Toyota discontinued it. Its reasons were:

  • Customer preference
  • Competitiveness within the segment
  • Deteriorating sales

It makes sense, though. The Venza was similar to the much more popular models, the RAV4 and Highlander. It was smaller than these two models, but it shared many of the features. Toyota likely figured that it wasn't worth the time and money to produce the Venza when its customers preferred the RAV4 and Highlander.

Why Toyota Brought The Venza Back

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In 2019, the RAV4 and Highlander came out as Toyota's two best-selling SUVs. The RAV4 was Toyota's best-selling vehicle overall. SUVs and crossovers have become quite popular over the past few years. For these reasons, Toyota figured that the Venza would do better this time around. They brought it back for the 2021 model year.

Toyota also built the Venza to appeal to another large crowd: current and aspiring hybrid car owners. The new Venza is a hybrid car with excellent gas mileage and a lithium-ion battery beneath the rear seats.

The new Venza is packed with many convenient modern features, such as:

  • A 12.3" touchscreen display
  • A fixed panoramic glass roof with electrochromic glass technology
  • All-wheel drive
  • A sound-proofed cabin
  • 36.3 cubic feet of cargo space

The Most Common Toyota Venza Issues

Whether you own an older Venza or the newest model, it's important to know the most common issues with this model. That way, you can stay on top of these issues. Here's a list of the most common Toyota Venza issues:

Check CarComplaints.com for the most common issues with your particular year model.

Where To Find OEM Toyota Venza Parts At Wholesale Prices

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Does your Venza have a part that needs to be replaced? If you want to get the most value out of your replacement part, get an OEM component. Aftermarket parts are a hit-and-miss when it comes to quality, durability, and reliability. OEM parts are much more reliable, but many Toyota owners still settle for aftermarket parts. It's because OEM parts can be pretty expensive. Toyota dealerships mark up their prices by about 30%.

Here's a secret, though. You can get genuine OEM parts online for much cheaper. We're an authorized online retailer of genuine OEM Toyota parts. Our wholesale pricing makes you hard-pressed to find better pricing elsewhere. We carry a variety of OEM Venza parts, including:

  • Splash shields
  • Rear suspension parts
  • Exhaust system components
  • Air intake components
  • Accessories

Please contact us if you need help finding the right OEM replacement parts for your Venza.