MYRModel Year Report

2004 Toyota Camry Solara

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:40:43.487Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
161
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 161 complaints 2004 161 2005: 92 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2004 161 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 161 complaints 2004 161 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2007 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2004: 161 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006116
2007126
200883
20091

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

22% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

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Steering

19% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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I've had a Toyota Solara since late February, and noticed the problem within days. It pulls to the left while driving, and slips into other lanes usually from the right.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-12

Vehicle speed control

17% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-07

Also filed under Engine and service brakes

While pulling left into a parking place the car suddenly accelerated and violently slammed into a parked car opposite me. The police said my foot probably slipped off the brake and hit the gas pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-03

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-29

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

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While driving 40 MPH, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an advertising pole. Before impact, the frontal air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to a garage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-23

Power train

8% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

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Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2004Complaint volume 161 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2005-08-05Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-05 Vehicle speed control
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    2006-09-14Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-03 Engine surging
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    2011-12-31Engine and engine cooling11V539000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.