2004 Toyota Corolla Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 6%of 477 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 477 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla and my front window broke before the recall. I contacted Toyota directly and the told me there was nothing they could or would to about it because my car was out of warranty. I had the glass replaced by a auto glass co., but it was not operating right. Went to toy. Dealership they said regulator was bent by not using toy.glass. I explained that regulator felt like it was coming through the door when window broke. Got recall notice and bolts were put in but window on driver side still does not line up right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259260, filed 2009-02, 62,577 miles“Windshield is very susceptable to cracks. Original windshield was hit with a very small pebble while driving at relatively low speeds (40-45mph). Immediately a crack traveled across the entire length of the windshield. One week later, the same instance occurred and a small pebble created a spider web-like crack.”
NHTSA complaint #10127749, filed 2005-07, 6,000 miles“For the recall ssc # 80a 2003-2004 front door glass bolts safety recall. Because of the glass bolts defect, the window is off track and leave a gap at the upper portion. It makes the rubber around a window loose and shrink because a window does not line up in the right position. The window moves to the outer side of rubber which makes noise and shatter all the time. It also affect the weather stripping goes in the bad shape because the window is not at a right position between upper portion of windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10346463, filed 2010-07, 50,000 miles“Sun visor on driver side interferes with rear view mirror. When visor is pulled down, it hits the rear view mirror, causing the mirror to move up or down. On sunny days when constantly moving visor, the rear view mirror is a continual problem needing readjustment and causing driver to take eyes off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10045582, filed 2003-11, 100 miles“Adult son was driving car on freeway when sunroof/moonroof just blew off. Hit two cars causing windshield and minor body scratching. Brought car into Toyota dealership that next week. Was told 1) sunroof was an after market add on, 2) glue holding sunroof to frame had let go and 3) not a Toyota problem. Contacted original dealership where car purchased new. Was told they would not help as sunroof was aftermarket and there was no existing warranty. I bought the car new and paid Toyota. Car came with the sunroof which Toyota dealership had contracted out for installation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585277, filed 2014-04, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V162000Apr 10, 2008Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Matrix 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10109515Sep 2, 2014Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
- 10109511Sep 2, 2014Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060828Jan 30, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 | 8 | 8% |
| 2021 | 15 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 26 | 2% |
| 2009 | 22 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Corolla
236 complaintsVehicle speed control
60 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 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