Worst 2004 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Steering Defects
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 211 | 116 | 1 | 54,525 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 62 | 7 | — | 52,834 mi | |
| Airbags | 56 | 31 | — | 91,919 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | 4 | 7 | 74,610 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 32 | 6 | — | 51,394 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 29 | 10 | — | 49,588 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 27 | 17 | — | 23,931 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | 4 | 2 | 117,909 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 | 13 | — | 98,599 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 18 | 1 | — | 67,819 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 4 | — | 15,253 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 15 | 4 | — | 26,717 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 7 | — | 110,928 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 21,290 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 2 | — | 104,803 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 12 | 2 | — | 59,784 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 4 | 1 | 127,389 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 4 | 1 | 88,891 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 9 | 1 | — | 32,126 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 1 | 69,265 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 3 | — | 63,375 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1 | — | 64,466 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 6 | 3 | — | 4,005 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | 2 | — | 21,336 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 44,349 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 73,791 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 5 | — | — | 10,834 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Toyota Camry
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 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Toyota Camry reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry?
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Does the 2004 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Toyota Camry?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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