2004 Toyota Camry Solara problems

NHTSA lists 161 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara, 24 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 11 complaints mention an injury, with 12 injuries and 1 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA.

At a glance

Complaints: 161
With crash: 24
With fire: 2
With injury (complaints): 11
Injuries: 12
Deaths: 1
Recalls: 1
Do not drive recalls: 0
Park outside recalls: 0
Recall potential units (maximum): 420,326
Investigations: 2
Open investigations: 0
Manufacturer communications: 173

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
System	Complaints	Share of this vehicle's complaints
STRUCTURE	36	22.4%
STEERING	30	18.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	27	16.8%
AIR BAGS	19	11.8%
POWER TRAIN	13	8.1%
SEATS	10	6.2%
VISIBILITY	10	6.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	8	5.0%
SUSPENSION	8	5.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8	5.0%

Top subsystems
System	Subsystem	Complaints
STRUCTURE	BODY	13
POWER TRAIN	AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	10
AIR BAGS	FRONTAL	4
SEATS	FRONT ASSEMBLY	4
SUSPENSION	FRONT	3
TIRES	PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	ACCELERATOR PEDAL	3
AIR BAGS	SIDE/WINDOW	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	EXHAUST SYSTEM	2
SEATS	MID/REAR ASSEMBLY	2

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

11V539000

Date: 2011-11-09. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Defect: 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 RU (excerpt)

Consequence: 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. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

2 investigations; 0 open.

DP06003

Opened: 2006-09-14. Closed: 2007-04-03.

ENGINE SURGING

THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONE

Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

DP05002

Opened: 2005-08-05. Closed: 2006-01-05.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

IN A LETTER DATED JULY 8, 2005, AND AFTER EXPERIENCING TWO INCIDENTS (AND ONE CRASH) WHERE HE ALLEGES HIS MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 CAMRY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT, MR. JORDAN ZIPRIN PETITIONED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S (NHTSA) OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) TO COMMENCE A PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT WITHIN THE ETC SYSTEM IN MY 2002 TO 2005

Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

Manufacturer communications

173 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
System	Count
EQUIPMENT	49
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	40
STRUCTURE	31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	17
AIR BAGS	8
POWER TRAIN	8
ENGINE	7
TIRES	6

11012742

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa

11012743

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.

11012744

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,

11012735

Date: 2024-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film wi