Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 638 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V539000 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V595000 TOYOTA/SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V346000 TOYOTA/CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 238 complaints
- Steering 80 complaints
- Air Bags 79 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54 complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Electrical System 37 complaints
Of the 638 complaints on file, 199 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 638 complaints, owners report 133 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Toyota Camry has a moderate number of complaints and three NHTSA recalls, indicating an average reliability profile. While issues with vehicle speed control and steering are notably common, the data does not suggest an overwhelming frequency of severe failures. The limited number of recalls and larger issues balanced against common smaller issues lead to an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Steering system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant checks and flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Air filter replacements
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive speed control
- Stiff steering
- Airbag warning light
- Brake pedal softness
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.