2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

204

Owner Complaints

40 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

The 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA has received a total of 204 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (25 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (24 complaints), and Structure (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, potentially affecting up to 420,326 vehicles.

Recall 11V539000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 420,326 vehicles affected

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...

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.

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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

204 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 25 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 24 16 Crashes 7 Injuries 1 Death
Structure
Complaints: 22
Air Bags
Complaints: 14 6 Crashes 7 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4
Visibility
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 3
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tiresmarkings
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11433838 | STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | | 80,000 miles
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.
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.
#11362817 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 180,000 miles 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 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 OCCUR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOTALED AS IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR.
#11297979 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 177,151 miles
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 WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE FAILURE IN SIMILAR VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,151.
#11245446 | ENGINE | | 56,231 miles
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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,231. *BF *JB

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Safety Rating for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

ZE6_Warranty Enh — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010...

TC14-054 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

TOYOTA 2003-2011: THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEACH BUTTON BELOW. DEALER INFORMATION REGARDING WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND PART REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, MY 4 RUNNER, MY CAMRY& CAMRY HYBRID MY SOLARA, MY SIENNA, MY AVALON. *LJ UPDATED 9/18/15. *PE

00805 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0031, P0051, P2238, AND/OR P2241 (OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT). *TT

00504 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM INFORMATION AND RE-INITIALIZATION. *TT

00904 — STRUCTURE:BODY

CONVERTIBLE TOP WIND NOISE IMPROVEMENT. ABNORMAL WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

00404 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE CLARIFICATION. *TT *SC

03304 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0031 AND/OR P2238. *TT

00104 — SUSPENSION:REAR

REAR SUSPENSION NOISE. *TT

00804 — STRUCTURE

MOON ROOF (SLIDING ROOF) RUBBING/SHUDDERING NOISE. *MJ

01204 — STRUCTURE:BODY

TONNEAU COVER IMPROVEMENT. *MJ

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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