2004 Toyota Camry Solara Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara.

20032005
Complaints
204
Crashes
40
Fires
2
Injuries
22
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Toyota Camry Solara Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#125 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:47,300 mi
Crash-related:4
#224 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:76,302 mi
Crash-related:16
#322 complaints

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:52,906 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara.

Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
47,300
Unintended Acceleration
24
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
Avg Miles
76,302
Structural Problems
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,906
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
76,000
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,509
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
24,453
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,583
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
90,406
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
250
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2004 Toyota Camry Solara

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~420,326 vehicles.

11V539000Engine & Cooling
~420,326 affected

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?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Toyota Camry Solara has 204 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (25 complaints, avg 47,300 mi); Unintended Acceleration (24 complaints, avg 76,302 mi); Structural Problems (22 complaints, avg 52,906 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,833 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara include 40 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 420,326 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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