2004 Toyota Corolla Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 477 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,844miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 477 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,844 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was on the highway 605 freeway in california on december 24,2014 at 10: am . I was driving 60mph and suddenly felt a very strong shake in my car that continued for about two minutes and then I suddenly went from 60mph to 15 MPH . I was really scared and concerned about this matter. If I didn't have control I would have gotten cars behind me or myself in a major accident due to this malfunction. I was very shaken up and stressed. I have never been this scared in my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670574, filed 2015-01, 16,000 miles“I brought my car to Toyota due to a recall (sra, ecu). After Toyota performed work the seat belt audible alarm does not function and is therefore dangerous. Toyota could not find problem after spending six hours. Driving without functioning seat belt alarm is dangerous. I have copies of Toyota dealer work orders. Dealer will not fix problem they caused by installing the recall.. Toyota USA refuses to fix it. I would not ever have a recall by manufactuer done again. Too dangerous. ## VIN passed ## Toyota carolla 2004 ##”
NHTSA complaint #10980878, filed 2017-04, 25,000 miles“My Toyota Corolla le (car) completely loses power and shuts down randomly. It has happened on numerous occasions. During one occasion it shut down while on the highway. This incident almost cost me my life as well as two of my children (who are adults). It completely shut down in the middle of a lot of traffic causing a semi truck to miss us by inches. This has also happened on numerous occasions on streets and in parking lots. The car is always in motion when this occurs. I have had the car's engine tested (the business that tested it is now out of business). …”
NHTSA complaint #11002027, filed 2017-06, 149,542 miles“I took my car to the dealership king automall in mason, oh for an airbag recall and the dealership had my car up on the lift rusting the entire exhaust system off of my car along with a few others vehicles. When I asked the dealership why was they under my car the dealership replied that it was someone's else car. I explained to the dealer that it was my car because it had my license plate. The same day my entire exhaust system broke apart due to being rusted out. I inspected my exhaust right before I took my car to the dealership and it was in good shape. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839973, filed 2016-03, 94,638 miles“I have had my car for 2 years now, every time I take the car into the dealer I show them the gap and the warping up of the console above the radio. Still until this day, they say there is nothing that can be done. It has been getting worse and more of the top console is popping up causing a rattling noise. I also smell that bad egg/ sulfur smelling order when I use the AC or the heat. I am sure this cant be good for anyone's health. Something needs to be done with both of these complaints. Factory recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10152136, filed 2006-03, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022143Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 44% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 17 | 26% |
| 2023 | 18 | 24% |
| 2022 | 15 | 15% |
| 2021 | 33 | 18% |
| 2020 | 80 | 26% |
| 2019 | 32 | 16% |
| 2018 | 19 | 14% |
| 2017 | 31 | 17% |
| 2016 | 24 | 11% |
| 2015 | 33 | 15% |
| 2014 | 38 | 14% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 47 | 4% |
| 2009 | 40 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 29 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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