2004 Toyota Camry Solara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Solara years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. That is the most of any Camry Solara model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is structure (36 complaints, 22%), typically at around 60,500 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 161owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 36 | 22% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 30 | 19% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 12% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 8% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 6% | 3,050 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 5% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 5% | 3,150 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 5% | 98,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4% | 49,729 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 4% | 79,899 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 13,137 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% | 27,779 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 62,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 95,050 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 9,850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Toyota Camry Solara recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine surging (DP06003) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Apr 3, 2007.
- Vehicle speed control (DP05002) — opened Aug 5, 2005, closed Jan 5, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the dashboard started to crack exposing the air bag. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they…
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Solara. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the TPMS indicated that the tire pressure was low however, upon investigation the tires were at the correct tire pressure. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…
I was driving to work on the wi 43 freeway (speed aprox. 70 mph) at 2:00am of 09/28/2020. I smelled something burning and saw sparks coming from under my dashboard. I pulled over to the side of the freeway and called 911. Two ozaukee county sheriffs and 1 port washington fire truck responded…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. PRIORITY TOYOTA HAMPTON LOCATED AT 2301 W MERCURY BOULEVARD, HAMPTON, VA 23666, [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry solara. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to west herr toyota (4141 s. Western blvd, orchard park, ny) where it was diagnosed that fuel cylinder sensors one and two were faulty and needed to…
Other Toyota Camry Solara years
← 2003 Camry Solara · 2005 Camry Solara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Camry Solara | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Camry Solara | 83 | 2 |
| 2007 Camry Solara | 126 | 2 |
| 2006 Camry Solara | 116 | 2 |
| 2005 Camry Solara | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 | 161 | 1 |
| 2003 Camry Solara | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Camry Solara | 60 | 0 |
| 2001 Camry Solara | 53 | 0 |
| 2000 Camry Solara | 66 | 1 |
| 1999 Camry Solara | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners most often report structure, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry Solara model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.