Two problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2004 Camry.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. After taking the vehicle to two separate certified mechanics, it was diagnosed that the engine gasket had blown and the radiator failed. The mechanics stated that the vehicle was unfit to drive and the contact's best option was to obtain a new vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Head gasket screws are stripped. Engine lost coolant but no leak was evident. After numerous repairs to cooling system, eventually head gasket blew and had to replace the engine with a rebuilt one. Coolant loss continued with second engine. Radiator was replaced. Coolant loss continues with new radiator. Now we know that the head gasket screws are stripped, the original and only source of the leak. Design flaw causes stripped head bolts in this model.