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Toyota Corolla 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Toyota Corolla: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

477Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
88Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags237 complaints

237 complaints; 7 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V029000, 15V043000, 15V285000, 15V286000, 18V883000, 19V627000, 19V741000.

Vehicle Speed Control60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V162000.

Fuel and Propulsion System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V366000.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V366000Reported October 6, 2003 - 381 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 381 vehicles across all affected models.

08V162000Reported April 10, 2008 - 662,178 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 662,178 vehicles across all affected models.

13V029000Reported January 30, 2013 - 887,709 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 887,709 vehicles across all affected models.

15V043000Reported January 28, 2015 - 1,006,849 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,006,849 vehicles across all affected models.

15V285000Reported May 13, 2015 - 1,973,468 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,973,468 vehicles across all affected models.

15V286000Reported May 13, 2015 - 1,069,055 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,069,055 vehicles across all affected models.

18V883000Reported December 12, 2018 - 168,993 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 168,993 vehicles across all affected models.

19V627000Reported August 28, 2019 - 229,460 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 229,460 vehicles across all affected models.

19V741000Reported October 17, 2019 - 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 928,220 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08004Opened February 5, 2008 - Closed May 1, 2008

SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW SHATTERS. Resulted in recall campaign 08V162000.

EA08004Opened February 5, 2008 - Closed May 1, 2008

SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW SHATTERS. Resulted in recall campaign 08V162000.

EA08004Opened February 5, 2008 - Closed May 1, 2008

SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW SHATTERS. Resulted in recall campaign 08V162000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200317
200443
200524
200619
20079
200817
200913
201058
201110
20128
201312
201425
2015152
201625
201713
201811
20195
20203
20215
20224
20231
20251
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.