| Issue ID | 851429 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393728 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | VENZA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/08/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2009 toyota venza v6 fwd that has an engine knock everyday when it is first started. The service department at capitol toyota explained the noise was normal. I find it hard to believe toyota would make an engine that sounds like a diesel before it warms up. I contacted toyota who backed up the dealers claim which i again find unacceptable. There is a service bulletin to fix the issue but both the dealership and toyota corporate state the noise has to be excessive enough and that all v6 toyota engines do so. $34,000 for a car that sounds like a tractor. I'm seeking legal advice. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T3ZK11A99UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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