| Issue ID | 1520185 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11156862 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | VENZA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 26/11/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2009 toyota venza with only 70,000 miles suddenly developed a whining, grinding noise while driving and accelerating. The noise was coming from the rear axle. The noise got progressively worse very quickly. After mechanical inspection i was informed that the rear differential was shot. I was also informed that the vehicle shouldn't be driven for long distances because of the potential of the differential to overheat and fail. The failure could be associated with safe drivability issues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUDERTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4T3BE11A89UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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