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2022 Toyota Venza Electrical Problems

5 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2025Aug 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

When you pressed the accelerator to cross a busy street, your car didn't respond for about 3 seconds, leaving you stuck in traffic with oncoming vehicles nearby. The engine stayed running and no warning lights or messages appeared on the dashboard. After pressing the accelerator multiple times, the car finally accelerated normally. This issue may involve the engine's throttle control system or electrical connections that need diagnostic testing and potential repair or replacement.

NHTSA #: 11682744
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2025

Your left headlight failed, and this caused a cascade of electrical problems throughout your vehicle. You're experiencing loss of power to your side mirrors (which won't retract), non-functional windshield washer fluid, wipers stuck on high speed only, a blank dashboard (no temperature, trip info, or fuel level display), a non-responsive liftgate, and both headlights unable to switch to high beams. The repair is expensive because Toyota has linked multiple critical systems to a single headlight component, making the fix cost over $1,000.

NHTSA #: 11658511
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2025

Your left headlight suddenly stopped working while you were driving in heavy rain on the highway, which also caused your windshield wipers, engine temperature gauge, Apple CarPlay, power mirrors, and traction control to fail at the same time. The faulty headlight assembly was sending error codes that disabled multiple electrical systems in your car, creating a serious safety hazard in the dark and rain. Your Toyota dealership identified the faulty headlight as the root cause and replaced it, which restored all the failed systems. The fix involved replacing the faulty headlight assembly.

NHTSA #: 11650945
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Jan 2025

While your car was parked with the brake hold engaged, it suddenly accelerated forward on its own, crashing into a playground fence. You applied the brakes forcefully and the vehicle finally stopped, but you couldn't prevent the initial acceleration. The crash was declared a total loss, and a mechanical error code appeared afterward. This may involve inspection of the brake system, electronic throttle control, and forward collision avoidance system to determine what caused the unintended acceleration.

NHTSA #: 11633567
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2024

After driving through a car wash, your Venza suddenly accelerated without warning when you tried to slow down and shift into Park. The car crossed a driveway, jumped a curb, and fell over a retaining wall into a lower parking lot, causing three blown tires and severe damage to the underside and front end. The airbags did not deploy. A repair shop and insurance adjuster are currently inspecting the vehicle to assess the full extent of damage.

NHTSA #: 11592872

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