Does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara, the most recent reported on November 9, 2011 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?

Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (36 complaints), followed by steering (30).

How many 2004 Toyota Camry Solara complaints mention a crash or fire?

24 of 161 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

1 recall and 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara.

recalls

161

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 11V539000 · reported November 9, 2011 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 420,326 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure36
Steering30
Vehicle speed control27
Air bags19
Power train13
Seats10
Visibility10
Service brakes, hydraulic8
Suspension8
Unknown or other8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 21, 2021 · Structure · 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…

Jul 7, 2021 · Tires · 103,000 miles
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…

Oct 5, 2020 · Electrical system · 180,000 miles · fire reported
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…

Jan 8, 2020 · Structure · 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, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A…

Aug 21, 2019 · 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…

Camry Solara model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	0	53	17	1
2002	0	60	20	0
2003	0	24	10	0
2004	1	161	24	2
2005	1	92	22	1
2006	2	116	21	5
2007	2	126	13	1

Across all years, the 2004 Camry Solara has the most complaints (161). All Toyota Camry Solara years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara, the most recent reported on November 9, 2011 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara?: Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (36 complaints), followed by steering (30).
How many 2004 Toyota Camry Solara complaints mention a crash or fire?: 24 of 161 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 21, 2021.