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2004 Toyota Camry Solara engine problems

10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,899. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
79,899
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1
  • Engine
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Camry Solara engine problems in other years

1999200020012002200320042005200620072008

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported November 9, 2011 · 420,326 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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 expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 11V539000 · Recall details

What 2004 Toyota Camry Solara owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Engine · 56,231 miles · NY

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

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 105,000 miles · OH · crash

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. It seemed that the cruise control did not turn off when I pressed the brake pedal. They failed to turn the cruise control off.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · GA

Toyota transmission u241e is rigged with problems. Several of their models have this and it's costly. In addition the ECM ecu (computer unit) is problematic. You will have to fix the transmission or the computer or both. They have received many complaints about this but do little to fix or even help. You can find bunch of articles on it. See: http://qcwo.com/technicaldomain/harsh-shifting-problems-on-toyota-rav-automatic-transmission-and-problem-repair

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Engine · 131,000 miles · TX

I am the owner of a 2004 toyota solara. At 131,000 miles it has developed a major oil sludge/oil gelling issue on march 27, 2015. It was under their extended warranty program until 77,000 miles & I have carefully maintained it. I change the oil & filter every 5,000 miles. The engine is compromised & necessitates a $6,000 overhaul to get it running. I want to bring this to your attention. I also ask if there are any others in your database with this problem. I know that toyota settled an ?oil sludge issue? For pre 2002 models. They need to go further. I have been in touch with toyota customer service dept. & opened a case file.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Engine · 79,899 miles · OR

The engine surges when in gear & I have to apply the brakes to make it stop surging forward.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Engine · 79,899 miles · OR

The engine surges when in gear & I have to apply the brakes to make it stop surging forward.

Filed Oct 11, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 42,500 miles · FL

On thursday october 9,2008 I was driving home on I-95 when my 2004 toyota camry solara suddenly began to surge in speed, as I was able to cautiously get over in the median lane when it then shut off, I was able to crank it back up with no problem but as soon as I accelerated it slowed down and I then turned it off, waited a few minutes an turned it back on with no problem. Since I was close to my exit and lipton toyotas dealership was right there I took the car in to get checked out, well much to my surprise I am in need of a throttle body a $931.17 part and $13.?? Gasket along with $85.00 per hour service fee. Now even though my factory warranty ended on the 4 of this month, this viable component is not covered under the extended warranty that I purchased when I bought the car. I have about 42,500 miles on my car and I don't drive it everyday. I am very angry that I have to replace a part that is so costly in such a short period of time, toyota is supposed to be one of the best cars on the road but at this point I feel like I will never purchase another. This is not my first one it is my 3rd one purchased brand new, and my concern is this is the first time ever having a problem like this. So I want to ask you to please look in to this as a defective part issue because when I called toyotas corporate office I spoke with someone who seemed as if she had an attitude like I have some nerve to call and complain about their top notch vehicles. I was reading some blogs about "04 camry throttle body failure" on www.topix.com/forum/autos/toyota-camry/tm6gc5t4dhvfs52cs I think that you will see alot of complaints on this same issue, please check the site. I don't think anyone knows much about your site and that they should file a complaint with you and atleast get the matter at hand looked in to. I am not the only one who has had this problem and I am deeply concerned that others may and just not know what to do except pay for it, if the can afford it.

Filed Jul 16, 2005 · Engine · 13,058 miles · CA

Charcoal canister failed at 13058 miles. Parts and labor under warranty, however, out of warranty cost would have been at about $500. Known issue for toyota as service bulletin issued. Dealer recommended to purchase extended service plan to cover component after original warranty expires. Parts and labor should be covered for this component after original warranty expires as issue is known to toyota and has failed in enough new cars to issue a service bulletin. Faulty charcoal canister will cause a no pass on smog check for california and will pollute the environment until replaced. Thank you.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · TX

2004 toyota solara experiencing stalling or long hesitation when the vehicle's speed is below 25 MPH and the consumer attempts to accelerate.*mr this often happens when entering fast moving traffic from entrance ramp onto the expressway. The manufacturer stated that this was a characteristic of the engine and transmission and cannot be corrected. *bf

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Body, Engine · VA

The consumer is unsatisfied with the bumpers inability to absorb a certain level of abuse without sustaining damage. *nm the consumer would like the status of the software update to correct the hesitation of the car to react immediately when attempting to accelerate. The inability of the car to accelerate in a timely manner is disconcerting to the consumer especially when driving in heavy, fast moving traffic. A nauseating rotten egg odor could be smelled inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Questions about the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara engine

Does the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Toyota Camry Solara engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,899 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 11V539000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Camry Solara have bad engine?

The Toyota Camry Solara model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (15 complaints), 2007 (13 complaints) and 2004 (10 complaints).

Other 2004 Toyota Camry Solara problems

Body 36Steering 30Acceleration 27Airbags 19Transmission 13Brakes 12Seats 10Visibility 10Suspension 8Electrical 6Tires 5Locks 4Driver assistance 2Fuel system 1Lights 1Wheels 1

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