2004 Toyota Corolla Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 477 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 477 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“10/29/09 I turned on the ignition and the engined immediately revved into the danger zone. I was not able to stop it. I turned the car off and checked the gas peddle.....the floor mat was nowhere near the pedal and there was no debris on the floor to cause this occurrence. I waited a few minutes and then restarted it. It was fine then...10/31/09 I took it to Toyota dealership and was told they had not heard of any problems with the acceleration of there cars. They performed top engine cleaning and throttle body cleaning told me they thought this would take care of the problem..charged me $176. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291454, filed 2009-11, 93,500 miles“On three occasions the vehicle would not start, as a result of a drained battery. 1st time the dealer replaced the battery, 2nd time the dealer stated that the alarm system had a short wire and was fixed. The 3rd time just occured and we are having the car towed to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10091073, filed 2004-09, 500 miles“I am told by the dealer that there is no fix available for this air bag recall. I feel that I am driving on wing and a prayer. I will have to inform any passenger of this problem and that they would be riding at their on risk. This is a huge problem that has been known about for a long time and should have been resolved by now. Your sharholders should be more interested in saving lives than the dividends they receive.”
NHTSA complaint #10747351, filed 2015-08“My vehicle's air conditioner (2004 Toyota Corolla) is not working properly. The system will work for a few moments (blowing out cold air) and then will start blowing warm to hot air. The fan still works, there is no loud noises and I can hear the compressor engage when I turn the system on. I have researched this problem on the internet and have found that many other people are having the exact same problem and that bringing this fact to your attention many result in a recall of the unit. I have also read that Toyota has added and extra plastic piece to the A/C condenser on 2007-2009 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463876, filed 2012-07“Heard news report of Toyota airbag recall back in 2013. Took car to dealership and had that issue resolved. Then in june 2014, another recall discussed on tv news and received letter in the mail stating my front passenger airbag inflator was not replaced and replacement is required. However, the letter further states that there is no remedy available and it further states that you should not use your vehicle if at all possible. This is an outrageous statement on the part of Toyota. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Corolla
236 complaintsVehicle speed control
60 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology