2004 Toyota Camry Solara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (24) · Structure (21) · Steering (21)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
118 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling 2011-11-09 · campaign 11V539000 · 420,326 vehicles
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 RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIEN
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.
Service bulletins (173)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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,
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 173 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-09-21 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 80,000 mi“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 were unable to assist. the failure mileage was appr…”
2021-07-07 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 103,000 mi“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 was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer wa…”
2020-10-05 · Electrical System · 180,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 (incident number 20-27928). as you can see from the …”
2020-01-08 · Structure:body · 177,151 mi“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, (757)838-5000) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall however, there was a warrant…”
2019-08-21 · Engine · 56,231 mi“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 be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufactu…”
2019-02-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 105,000 mi · 💥 crash“exited freeway and hit brakes to slow and stop at traffic light. the motor accelerated, the brakes were too weak to stop the vehical, and i crashed into the stopped car at the traffiic light. it seemed that the cruise control did not turn off when i pressed the brake pedal. they failed to turn the cruise control off.…”
2018-08-12 · Air Bags:side/Window“my husband was replacing door handle when he took off the left front door panel, he found that the airbag sensor has disintegrated from the inside out. we took pictures took it into dublin ca toyota. they will not repair this. i then had some repair work done on the right side of my car and the owner of the shop also reported that the same thing on…”
2018-04-24 · Unknown Or Other · 97,500 mi“dashboard melting ' i just noticed my dashboard melting yesterday and contacted toyota today. i was told that the warranty enhancement for this problem expired less than a year ago, and that they were sorry, but they are not willing to help me. i keep my car in a partially climate-controlled garage and drive only a few thousand miles a year…”
2018-02-28 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“while driving my 04 toyota solara at 45mph there was a very loud noise the sunroof exploded causing glass to fly all over the inside of the car, into the street, and hit the back of my trunk chipping the paint. the screen was open, but the sunroof was closed at the time. if my children were in the backseat at the time they would of been injured by …”
2017-12-22 · Unknown Or Other · 130,000 mi“cracking and melting dashboard. toyota put out an extended warranty to cover the replacement. the problem i have...i received the first letter stating the problem, but it stated a second letter will be sent, with notification when the parts will be available, i never received the second letter. as time went by, i forgot about going to a dealer rath…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.