2004 Toyota Camry recalls and problems
The 2004 Toyota Camry has 3 safety recalls and 638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Toyota Camry vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Toyota Camry recalls
Recall 11V-539: 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.
Recall 04V-595: Seat Belts
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.
Risk: If the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. This safety improvement campaign (Ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987..
Recall 04V-346: Air Bags
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (Csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.
Risk: If this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. The recall began on august 6, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2004 Toyota Camry problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 241 | |
| Steering | 81 | |
| Air Bags | 79 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | |
| Power Train | 49 | |
| Electrical System | 41 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | |
| Engine | 26 | |
| Tires | 25 | |
| Suspension | 20 | |
| Structure | 19 | |
| Unknown or Other | 17 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 32
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 27
- Air Bags › Frontal — 18
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 15
- Structure › Body — 10
- Steering › Column — 9
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 6
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 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 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Camry years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Toyota Camry: 11V-539 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-595 (seat belts), 04V-346 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Toyota Camry?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (241 reports), followed by steering (81). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 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.