2004 Toyota Camry vs 2006 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 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 638 | 317 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 147 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 199 | 101 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 48,225 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 238 | 108 |
| Air Bags | 79 | 59 |
| Steering | 80 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 29 |
| Power Train | 48 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 9 |
| Tires | 25 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 66 | 34 |
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
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.