2004 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty & Recalls – All Coverage & Exceptions

This article’s writing was assisted by Claude AI

Below is a summary of your 2004 Toyota Camry warranty coverage and how long your coverage lasts. At the bottom of this article is the full 2004 Toyota Camry warranty PDF, if you wish to explore further.

Warranty durations listed below are in terms of the vehicle’s mileage or age. If a type of coverage is valid for three years or 36,000 miles, coverage lasts until the vehicle reaches 36,000 miles or until it’s three years old, whichever occurs first.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

If you need more detailed information about the warranties covered in this article, you can find the link to the original factory warranty PDF towards the end of this article. Alternatively, you can review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section at the very bottom of the article which provides more warranty details. Please refer to the warranty PDF link if you would like to view the complete and official warranty terms from Toyota.

2004 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty

Here is a summary of the expired warranties from the factory warranty based on the information provided:

The factory warranty provides several different coverages for Toyota vehicles. Based on the age and mileage of this 2004 Toyota, the following warranties have expired:

• Basic warranty (3 years/36,000 miles) – expired in 2007
• Federal emissions warranty (2 years/24,000 miles) – expired in 2006
• Powertrain warranty (5 years/60,000 miles) – expired in 2009
• Corrosion perforation warranty (5 years/unlimited miles) – expired in 2009
• California emissions warranty (3 years/50,000 miles) – expired in 2007

If you are confused about what each of the factory warranties cover for your Toyota, I recommend checking out our article “The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties.” This guide explains in detail what is included in the basic warranty, powertrain warranty, corrosion perforation warranty, air conditioning warranty, paint warranty, battery warranty, tire warranty, federal emissions warranty, and California emissions warranty. All of these warranties are part of the original factory warranty provided by Toyota on new vehicles. 

Our article breaks down what each warranty covers, its duration, and what you need to know about getting warranty repairs. Understanding the ins and outs of factory warranties can help you make informed decisions about your vehicle’s maintenance and repair needs both during and after the warranty period. Check out “The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties” for a comprehensive overview of Toyota’s factory warranty coverage.

Basic Warranty

The Toyota new vehicle limited warranty, also known as the basic warranty, covers most vehicle components except normal wear parts like brake pads and wiper blades. This warranty is for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For this 2004 Toyota, the basic warranty expired in 2007 after 3 years. Even if the mileage was under 36,000 miles at that time, the warranty still expired based on exceeding the time limit. 

The basic warranty does not cover damage from accidents, modifications, improper maintenance, or normal wear and tear. It expired in 2007 and is no longer valid on this 2004 model Toyota since it is now 2023. The basic warranty is intended to cover defects in materials and workmanship, not normal operation. Make sure you understand exactly what is and is not covered under the basic warranty so you are not surprised by repair costs after it expires.

Powertrain Warranty

The powertrain warranty covers the engine, transmission, drive system, and rear-wheel drive components on Toyota vehicles. This includes the engine block and heads, timing gears, intake and exhaust manifolds, oil pump, transmission case, torque converter, mounts, seals, axle housings, and driveshafts. 

The powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. For this 2004 Toyota, the powertrain warranty would have expired in 2009 after 5 years. Even if the mileage was under 60,000 at that time, the warranty still would have expired once the time limit was reached. The powertrain warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of the listed powertrain components.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The rust perforation limited warranty covers corrosion that causes holes or perforations in body panels due to defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is for 5 years with no mileage limit. For this 2004 Toyota, the rust perforation limited warranty would have expired in 2009 after 5 years from the in-service date. 

Since it has no mileage limit, only the time limit applies. Even if the vehicle had low mileage in 2009, this warranty still would have expired once the 5-year time limit was reached. The rust perforation limited warranty covers rust-through damage to sheet metal body panels only. It expired in 2009 on this 2004 Toyota.

Air Conditioning Warranty

Since the 2004 Toyota maintenance guide does not provide specific details about the air conditioning warranty coverage and duration, I cannot definitively state what was covered and for how long. However, it is possible that the air conditioning system was covered under the basic warranty rather than having its own separate warranty.

If the air conditioning was covered by the 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty instead of having its own warranty, that coverage would have expired in 2007 or at 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first, for a Toyota purchased in 2004. Given it is now 2023, that basic warranty coverage has ended.

Battery Warranty

Similar to the air conditioning warranty, the 2004 Toyota maintenance guide does not contain specific information about the battery warranty coverage and duration. Without those details from Toyota, I can only speculate about what may have been covered and for how long.

It is possible the battery was covered under the 3-year/36,000 mile basic warranty listed in the maintenance guide, rather than having its own separate warranty. If so, the battery coverage would have expired in 2007 or at 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first, for a Toyota purchased in 2004.

The basic warranty covers repairs to correct defects in materials or workmanship of any part supplied by Toyota. So if the battery was defective, the basic coverage may have been applied to replace it.

Given that it is now 2023, it is likely that the original basic warranty coverage has ended for a 2004 Toyota, assuming the battery was covered under that and did not have its own separate warranty details.

Tire Warranty

Since the 2004 Toyota maintenance guide does not contain any information about a separate tire warranty, it is possible that tires may have been covered for defects under the basic warranty.

The basic warranty listed is 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This covers repairs to correct defects in materials or workmanship on any part supplied by Toyota.This coverage would have expired in 2007 or at 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first, for a Toyota purchased in 2004.

Tire warranties generally do not cover normal wear and tear. Tire life is limited and warranties won’t cover things like tread wear out or tire damage from punctures, cuts, or impacts. 

However, the maintenance guide does not provide specifics on whether tires were included under the basic warranty or not. I can only speculate that if Toyota did not offer a separate tire warranty, the basic coverage may have applied to tires with manufacturing defects

Federal Emissions Warranty

The federal emissions warranty covers specific components that affect vehicle emissions, such as the engine control module, catalytic converter, and onboard emissions diagnostic system. It covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship of these components. The federal emissions warranty is 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

For this 2004 Toyota, the federal emissions warranty expired in 2006 once the time limit was reached. If it was still within 2 years, exceeding 24,000 miles caused this warranty to expire. The federal emissions warranty does not cover damage from accidents, misuse, modifications, or improper maintenance. The federal emissions warranty has been expired for over 15 years on this 2004 model since it is now 2023.

The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to provide extended coverage for certain emissions-related parts. This means that even though the federal emissions warranty is expired on this 2004 Toyota, the customer may still be able to get assistance with repairs or replacement of emissions components like the catalytic converter or engine control module. The Clean Air Act requires an emissions control system warranty of 8 years or 80,000 miles on these components. 

For this 2004 Toyota, the Clean Air Act extended warranty coverage would expire in 2012, 8 years after the in-service date. While the federal emissions warranty expired in 2006 at 24,000 miles, the Clean Air Act extended the warranty on emissions-related parts until 2012, 80,000 miles, or whichever came first. This means that Toyota may still be required to repair or replace certain emissions components on this vehicle until 2012 under the Clean Air Act, even though the original emissions warranty is expired.

California Emissions Warranty

The California emissions warranty covers specific components that affect vehicle emissions, similar to the federal emissions warranty. This includes the catalytic converter, engine control module, and onboard diagnostic system. It covers repairs to fix defects in materials or workmanship of these parts. The California emissions warranty is 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

For this 2004 Toyota, the California emissions warranty likely expired in 2007 once the 3-year time limit was reached. Even if the mileage was under 50,000 miles at that point, exceeding 3 years caused this warranty to expire. The California emissions warranty does not cover damage from accidents, modifications, improper maintenance, or normal wear. It expired in 2007 based on the time limit for this 2004 Toyota. This warranty has been expired for over 15 years on this model since it is now 2023.

2004 Toyota Camry Recalls

The 2004 Toyota Camry was recalled by NHTSA for three different issues. In July 2004, NHTSA campaign 04V346000 recalled certain Camrys for potentially twisted curtain shield airbags that may not deploy correctly in a crash. In December 2004, campaign 04V595000 recalled Camrys with front passenger power seats, because the seatbelt buckle status switch could become unseated and cause airbag deployment issues. Finally, in November 2011, campaign 11V539000 recalled Camrys for a problem with the crankshaft pulley adhesive that could lead to a sudden loss of power steering. 

The recalls affected seatbelts, airbags, and engine components – all critical safety systems. Owners should check if these recalls were completed and if not, should contact their dealer immediately to schedule the free repairs. Following up on recalls is important to ensure your Camry has had vital safety issues addressed.

Read our article if you’d like to know more about the difference between recalls, warranty extensions, and technical service bulletins.

Extended Warranties

Extended Warranty Available Upon Car Purchase

When you purchased your 2004 Toyota new, the dealer likely offered you the option to purchase an extended warranty. An extended warranty can provide additional protection beyond the factory warranty’s expiration. To find out if you have an extended warranty, check your original paperwork and documentation from when you bought the Toyota. Any extended warranty purchased would be listed there. You can also contact your selling dealership and provide your VIN, they should be able to check their records and tell you if an extended warranty was purchased. 

Extended warranties can vary in their coverage, duration, and mileage limits. Make sure you understand exactly what is covered if you did purchase an extended warranty on your 2004 Toyota, since extended coverage may pay for repairs that would otherwise fall outside the expired factory warranty. Checking your documentation is the best way to see if an extended warranty was purchased when this Toyota was new.

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Want to know more about choosing an extended warranty? Check out: 10 Reasons Why an Extended Car Warranty May or May Not Work for You.

2004 Toyota Camry Warranty Brochure/Booklet

If you want a more comprehensive look at the warranty coverage that has expired and what coverage may still be available, you can read 2004 Toyota Camry’s warranty booklet. It provides detailed information about coverage, including exclusions.

Click here to download and read the 2004 Toyota Camry warranty brochure.

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