2004 Toyota Camry reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Toyota Camry — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 798
- 12 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 211 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 264 reported crashes · 184 injuries · 7 deaths · 16 fires
What owners report fails — 2004 Toyota Camry
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 211
- STEERING 62
- AIR BAGS 56
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 32
1 recall on record for the 2004 Toyota Camry
- NHTSA 11V539000 · 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Toyota Camry units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA has 798 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Toyota Camry and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (211 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Toyota Camry units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (211), steering (62), air bags (56), electrical system (35). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Toyota Camry?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.