Worst 2004 Toyota Camry Solara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Unintended Acceleration
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 25 | 4 | — | 47,300 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | 16 | — | 76,302 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 22 | — | — | 52,906 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 6 | — | 76,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | — | 89,509 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 2 | — | 24,453 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 39,583 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 90,406 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 250 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Toyota Camry Solara
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~420,326 vehicles.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.
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2004 Toyota Camry Solara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
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Does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry Solara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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