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2004 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

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2004 Toyota Camry electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

100700 mi

US $340
CD player quit. Replaced with aftermarket stereo (from Crutchfield) with more features. Great decision, even if it was forced by a failure 
83000 mi

US $250
alternator replaced 

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2004 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

92380 mi

$120
Check reason for intermittent chirp when air conditioning running 
95000 mi

US $450
Alternator failed. 
167300 mi

US $50
Door remote receiver module 
163700 mi

US $100
Replaced Battery 
82000 mi

US $450
Actuator (enables switching from A/C to Heat) not working. Heater wouldn't work due to actuator problem. Cost $450 to repair. Took several visits to multiple repair shops to find someone knowledgeable on this repair. Other shops quoted much higher figures and weren't sure what the problem was. 
190000 mi

US $200
Alternator and battery replaced 
76880 mi Replace the hot/cool air motor actuator 
87000 mi

US $250
After market alarm system got shorted and the car would not start. It would deactivate starter. Dealer quoted a large amount for fixing other electrical systems. I complained and and got charged for only disabling the system 
191000 mi

US $456
Alternator died. 
124620 mi

C $100
replaced windshield washer motor in tank. 
46000 mi

US $104
driver's window regulator subassembly replaced, symptom was an extra "clunk" when closing the door with the window open 
127500 mi

US $60
AutoZone replacement alternator installed August 2011 failed 
133000 mi Power door locks stopped working properly. Would not unlock. 
228160 mi

C $136
original battery died 
262260 mi

C $67
battery light came on...put digital scope ...reading 10.7....ordered rebuilt alt....good to go 
276580 mi

C $17
front low beam lamp 
267880 mi

C $95
HOUSING FOR POWER WIN/DOORS/MIRRORS BROKE 
312480 mi

C $40
replaced fan motor 
34100 mi

$60
Right rear loudspeaker (up behind the back seat) was blown and it distorted the sound terribly. This was an original speaker from the factory. I had a car stereo shop install a new 3rd party loudspeaker pair. 
93000 mi

$150
Car did not start. Starter brushes worn out. Replaced brushes and put the starter back in. Dealer diagonsed, but the brush job was done cheaply by an outside mechanic. 
192700 mi

US $287
Rebuilt Starter was put on to replace bad Starter 
171000 mi AC no longer cooled.It was not repaired when the car was wrecked. 
331000 mi

US $120
Starter went out, replaced with a reman one. 
70200 mi

US $130
Original battery no longer holding full charge. 

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2004 Toyota Camry Electrical Problems

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