2004 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

The 2004 Toyota Camry Solara has 1 safety recall and 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

161

Crashes / fires

24 / 2

Injuries / deaths

12 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Toyota Camry Solara vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

Recall 11V-539: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Nov 9, 2011 · 420,326 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

2004 Toyota Camry Solara problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	36
Steering	30
Vehicle Speed Control	27
Air Bags	20
Power Train	13
Seats	10
Visibility	10
Suspension	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8
Unknown or Other	8
Electrical System	6
Engine	6

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 10
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 9
Air Bags › Frontal — 4
Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 3
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 3
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 3
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 2
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Toyota Camry Solara complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 80,000 miles · reported Sep 21, 2021

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 approximately 80,000.

Tires · at 103,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2021

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 was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Electrical System · at 180,000 miles · reported Oct 5, 2020

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 attached pictures which were taken the next day at the towing yard my car's dash and interior was totally melted by an electrical fire that was so hot it cracked the windshield. Although the car has some age on it, this is not something that should ever…

Engine · at 56,231 miles · reported Aug 21, 2019

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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,231.

Service Brakes · at 105,000 miles · reported Feb 7, 2019

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara: 11V-539 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?

Owners report structure problems most often (36 reports), followed by steering (30). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.