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2004 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Toyota Corolla has 46 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Toyota Corolla

Airbags
243
Speed Control
49
Engine
46
Visibility
30
Electrical
21
Fuel System
20
Powertrain
14
Steering
13
Other
12
Brakes
10
Seat Belts
9
Suspension
7
Lights
7
Structure
6
Tires
6
Wheels
4
Seats
4
Latches & Locks
3

46

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 16, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICAT...
Jul 1, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTMY VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER (2004 TOYOTA COROLLA) IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SYSTEM WILL WORK FOR...
Apr 14, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL TO THE SID...
Sep 22, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR SUDDENLY STALLS, SOMETIMES WHILE AT A STOP BUT HAS HAPPENED WHEN MOVING. WON'T START FOR A LITT...
Sep 20, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS AN ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) PROBLEM. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT WHERE TH...
Aug 30, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA SUDDENLY HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING, MAKING A HORRIBLE METALLIC CLANKI...
May 29, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICENGINE WILL SURGE WHEN AT A STOP AND UNLESS BRAKE IS FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE MAY MOVE ...
Feb 28, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CONTACT N...
Oct 21, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOL...
Sep 29, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND A...
Mar 24, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR ENGINE MADE NOISE , PULLED OFF HIGHWAY, TOWED TO SHOP , TOLD ENGINE DEAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...
Jun 1, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. ON JUNE 1, 2007, THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE IDLING AT A STO...
Oct 18, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI OWN A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA (45,000 MILES) AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, (READ CODE P0456,...
Sep 26, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2004 TOYOTA COROLLA DRIVE BELT CRACKED AT ABOUT 5K MILES I HAVE A 2004 COROLLA WHICH IS MAINTAINED ...
Aug 1, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY CAR ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WILL NOT START AS WELL.....THERE IS NO CRANKING WHATSOEVER. ALTHOUGH...
Apr 19, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA CE IN JULY 2004 AND TODAY THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. MY ...
Mar 1, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT: CONTACT STATES THAT THERE WAS A REPORT ON A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA REGARDING THE EXCESSIVE SULFUR ...
Jan 14, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR HAS SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, SULFER TYPE, HAD CAR REPAIRED AND STILL SMELLS. *JB
Jan 4, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND H...
Dec 24, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR HAS ROTTEN EGG SMEL WHEN HEAT IS TURNED ON. CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT IT'S A CONSEQUENC...

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