VERDICT · SHARES THE RX350's EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY REPUTATION

Toyota Venza 3.5L
is it a safe used buy?

Toyota's car-based crossover, paired with the same V6 covered in detail on the Lexus RX350 and Highlander pages — the same genuinely strong reliability reputation.

GENERATION1st gen (2009–2015)

ENGINE3.5L

POWER268 hp

USED PRICE$9,500–16,500

How the engine fits this car

Toyota's car-based crossover, paired with the same V6 covered in detail on the Lexus RX350 and Highlander pages — the same genuinely strong reliability reputation.

A genuinely comfortable, car-like alternative to a traditional SUV, with little of chronic substance to flag.

Toyota Venza-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

Engine has an exceptional long-term reliability reputation, shared with related Lexus applications
Genuinely comfortable, car-like ride quality for a crossover
Strong resale value reflects broad, sustained buyer confidence
All-wheel-drive availability adds genuine capability for buyers who need it

WHAT TO WATCH

Fuel economy is modest for a naturally aspirated V6 crossover
Cargo space trails some traditional SUV rivals
Production ended in 2015, so used examples are now aging
All-wheel-drive versions add drivetrain complexity worth inspecting separately

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band

Typical price

What to expect

Under 70,000 mi

$13,500–16,500

Lower-mileage, well-kept examples

70,000–120,000 mi

$11,500–13,500

Sweet spot, minimal additional risk

120,000+ mi

$9,500–11,500

Still a confident buy with documented maintenance

The engine itself

This Venza shares its 3.5L V6 with the related Lexus RX350 and Highlander. Full detail lives on the shared engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNLexus 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Beyond general maintenance history, there's genuinely little engine-specific risk to flag.

If considering an all-wheel-drive version, inspect the additional drivetrain components separately.

Check that infotainment and comfort electronics function correctly.