Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I own a 2004 Toyota Camry le, my problem with this vehicle are two things one is the braking system/ABS and the second is the tires Bridgestone. The pedal is too soft, doesn't stop the car as it should, the ABS locked on many occasions regardless of the weather condition. I managed to hit a the front of the car twice and once in the rear. All of the ABS system, while the damage is only to my car its becoming a very serious safety issue regarding the how safe is this vehicle. I have spoken with the dealer and he replaced the pads once, however the problem still exist and the rear breaks are making squeaky sound. I have 21,000 miles on this car and its my first new car and it will be the last Toyota I own. The dealer denies any problems and they say its normal but its not.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle then reversed and crashed into the vehcle a second time from the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and one injury was reported. On another occasion, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear passenger wheel felt abnormal and as a result the contact crashed into an embankment. The air bags again did not deploy and the contact injured her back and legs. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not available.
Tires tread wore below legal depth prior to 20,000 miles on the tires, creating a hazard which cause my daughter to hydroplain on almost dry road - car went into a grass median taking out a sign and much damage to the vehicle. This was on a 2004 Camry that was purchased new - just had it in to the dealer for an oil change and they rotated the tires - never mentioned the wear on the tires. When the tires were evaluated at the tire dealership - it was not due to improper air pressure or alignment - the wear was all over the tire.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While switching lanes at 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. She stated that the tires slid without resistance and the air bags failed to deploy. The police arrived on the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but no repairs were made. The contact sustained several minor injuries. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 23,000.
Rear driver side Firestone tire guaranteed for 70,000 miles blown into pieces while driving on March 11, 2019. It has only 36,000 miles on it. On March 12, 2019, I notified brian of Firestone customer service (800/367-3872) and he asked me to take it for inspection by Firestone, 715b merrick ave, westbury, ny 11590 (516/228-9055) at 11.00 am on March 14, 2019
The consumer was driving the vehicle in the rain when it hydroplaned twice. The vehicle was losing traction easily. As a result when the vehicle hydroplaned, the consumer struck another vehicle.
Dt: consumer bought a new Toyota Camry in 2004. The salesman represented the tires at 50,000 miles with no problems. In one year, the tire had less than 21,000 miles and all four were bald. There is a need for 4 new tires. Consumer called Toyota customer service and was told that their tires only had 20-30,000 miles on tires. Consumer had been driving with grandchildren in car on those supposedly 50,000 mile tires thinking they had longer wear. Vehicle now needs all new tires after one year and less than 21,000 miles. Consumer took a trip to florida @ 14,000 miles and after picking up a tack went to dealer to get repaired and service dealer noted there was uneven wear on tires. Called Toyota and was told it would take 3-5 days. Took to Firestone instead who rotated tires and said the tires were normal. Yesterday was told the tires were ready to blow, the steel belts were about to come.
I rented a 2004 Toyota Camry with approximately 9400 miles from hertz local edition on n dale mabry ave in tampa fl. About 45 minutes later, I was on my way to orlando with my 11 month old son via interstate 4 when I heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. I moved over to the last lane so I could take the next exit to check the car when I heard and saw the back left tire explode. Due to the explosion the car jerked towards the right so fast that I almost ended up in a large ditch on the side of I-4. I called emergency services and reported the incident and later that day returned the car for a replacement. I had both of the reservationists look at the tire and they confirmed that it looked as if it had exploded from the inside out. I received and email from hertz, which basically stated that their sorry for the problem, they inspect their cars, and sometimes things can happen.
We purchased a 2004 Toyota Camry le and live in syracuse, ny. We receive about 190" of snow per year and they put Goodyear integrity "all season" tires on this car. We have slid through several stop signs and intersections. These tires are touted as "all-season" but when we called Goodyear they said that they weren't intended to be driven in the snow. When I asked her if winter was a season, she said yes but.....I asked how much snow can these tires drive through and still perform and she stated 2-4 inches is the norm. Bottom line...these tires are unsafe at best. They are dangerous. They don't even perform well in rain. If you have these tires, call and complain to Goodyear immediately. They shouldn't be able to put these tires on anyone's car. Why even bother with ABS and airbags if the tires can't stop the car?
Dt: the consumers vehicle had two blowouts. The first one was on the right rear, and the second one was on the left front. The sidewall of the tires blew out while driving. The speed was 55 MPH. The consumer had been in contact with the manufacturer of the tires. The consumer was in contact with the vehicle manufacturer and they referred him back to the tire manufacturer. The consumer had pieces of the tires available. These were the original tires that had come on his vehicle. (12/08/05) the consumer followed up with the tire manufacturer and they agreed to replace 2 ties at no charge. The tire failures had occurred during the day time on clear days while traveling on the expressway. The vehicle was regularly maintained.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2004 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2004 Toyota Camry, 4% of the model year's 638 complaints. The component named most often is sidewall (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2004 Toyota Camry, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2004 Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 20,000 miles, and 71% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.