2004 Acura TL vs 2004 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Acura TL | 2004 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 551 | 638 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 123 | 174 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 199 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 199 | 79 |
| Structure | 232 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 238 |
| Steering | 34 | 80 |
| Power Train | 56 | 48 |
| Tires | 51 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 54 |
| Suspension | 30 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 9 |
| Stalling | 13 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 24 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 66 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
2004 Acura TL
2004 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.