2004 Toyota Corolla Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 477 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,895miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 477 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,895 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the front driver seat would not lock in place when adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who made an attempt to repair the failure but they were unable to replace the seat bracket. The dealer advised that they were unable to repair the vehicle due to the age. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the seat was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10389621, filed 2011-03, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that there was a vertical wire in the back of the passenger seat. When an occupant is seated in the passenger seat, the wire comes through and sticks them in their back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was a warranty issue. Unfortunately, the vehicle was out of warranty. The repair would cost $700. The contact feels that he should not have to pay for the repair since it was due to a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 73,790.”
NHTSA complaint #10276866, filed 2009-07, 73,790 miles“While sitting in the rear seat with legs extended out the passengers foot was badly cut on a sharp instrument which was used to move the seat back and forth. Took vehicle to the dealer. However, dealer examined the vehicle and found that the blood in the vehicle did belong to the passenger. Toyota still has the vehicle in their possession. However, nothing was done.”
NHTSA complaint #10095417, filed 2004-10Related service bulletins
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10042555Sep 6, 2011Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
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.
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