MYRModel Year Report

2004 Toyota Camry Solara

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Toyota Camry Solara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:42.707Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Solara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 84 complaints 2000: 66 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 161 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 126 complaints 2008: 83 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2004: 161 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
199984
200066
200153
200260
200324
2004161
200592
2006113
2007126
200883
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20040712

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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, 20190207

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, 20140403

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, 20131029

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20131029

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 161
I 20050805 — DP (closed 20060105)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I 20060914 — DP (closed 20070403)

ENGINE SURGING

R 20111231 — engine and engine cooling

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 L

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

Campaign 11V539000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Toyota Camry Solara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2002 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 2007 ◆ 2006 ● 2005

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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 steering, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.