2004 TOYOTA Corolla Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
219 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer to inquire about a recall for the air bag and was informed there were 2 previous air bag recalls that were repaired in the past. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The approximate failure mileage was 159,086.
Feb 05, 2024
I got in an accident with a car who ran a stop sign when I didn't have one. I was going approximately 15-20mph and my entire front end collided with their passenger side. My air bags did not go off at all.
Dec 04, 2023
We received the enclosed NHTSA notice about a vehicle repair that is need for a recall. However we no longer own this vehicle. We sold the vehicle in 2018 or 2019 and transferred the pink slip to the new owner. We have no way to contact him and he is responsible for the vehicle now. So we are just notifying you that we cannot take any action on this.
Jun 15, 2022
The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaigns: 08V162000 (Visibility), 15V043000 (Air Bags) and 15V285000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The vehicle was destroyed several years ago. The contact stated that they have not owned the vehicle involved for many years.
May 18, 2022
The contact's mother owned a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact's mother received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
May 16, 2022
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
45 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT STUCK. IN 2007, A CRASH OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ABRASIONS AND CONTUSIONS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Feb 19, 2016
THE CAR ACCELERATED ON OWN IN THE REVERSE MODE AS I WAS PARKING IN A GARAGE PARKING SPACE. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO MY ATTEMPTS OF DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.
Sep 29, 2015
SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION: THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS CAR. THE FIRST TIME IT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THAT WAS REPORTED IN NHTS COMPLAINT # 10405593 ON 6/ 6/ 11. THE SECOND TIME AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED(ALSO HAPPENED WHILE PARKING) IN 2013. THIS THIRD TIME I WAS AGAIN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT BOTH OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN RPMS AND ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO BREAK BUT NOT BEFORE HITTING HARD AND GOING OVER THE PARKING BUMPER IN THE PARKING GARAGE. AS AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA AND THEY TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SAID ALL WAS OK(ON 12/12/14). I WANT TO DOCUMENT THIS INCIDENT IN CASE A FUTURE INCIDENT RESULTS IN A FATALITY OR SERIOUS INCIDENT FOR WHICH TOYOTA WOULD BE LIABLE.
Jan 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 05, 2014
IT STOPPED AT 299999 AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. WILL NOT REGISTER MILES. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS TO BE INSTALLED. *TR
Oct 20, 2014
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
38 complaints
CAR SUDDENLY STALLS, SOMETIMES WHILE AT A STOP BUT HAS HAPPENED WHEN MOVING. WON'T START FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN WILL START. HAS HAPPENED 3-4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS. *TR
Sep 22, 2010
MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA SUDDENLY HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING, MAKING A HORRIBLE METALLIC CLANKING AS THE CAR STALLED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST REPAIR FACILITY, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT PIECES OF THE ENGINE LITERALLY BROKE APART AS IF THE METAL WAS FATIGUED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT EXPLAIN HOW THIS HAPPENED WITH ONLY 117,000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT TOOK OVER A MONTH TO FIND A USED ENGINE AND SCRAPE TOGETHER THE MONEY NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE ENTIRE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, FOR A TOTAL OF $2500. I WAS ALSO FORCED TO RENT A CAR DURING THIS TIME, AND THE CAR RENTAL AMOUNT IS AROUND $600. *TR
Sep 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FROM THE ENGINE AREA. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RADIATOR WAS CRACKED; THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE BURNING SMELL WAS CAUSED BY THE CRACKED RADIATOR OR THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,766. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Apr 13, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY. ALSO THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REEVE WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY FOR INSPECTION. SINCE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HE COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2629. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4300.
Dec 10, 2009
CAR ENGINE MADE NOISE , PULLED OFF HIGHWAY, TOWED TO SHOP , TOLD ENGINE DEAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,500.00 -VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Mar 26, 2008
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VISIBILITY
23 complaints
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
Apr 28, 2014
TL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR FOR THE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR (08V162000). BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE CONTACT STATED BOTH WINDOW HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BUT NOT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE THAT CAN NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THAT CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS CLOSED UPON ARRIVING TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED TO THE CONTACT THE REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. JO
Oct 13, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW BEGAN MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW WAS UNBALANCE AND THE PLASTIC STRIPPING WAS BEGINNING TO FRACTURE FROM THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER REFUSED REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 19, 2010
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. *TR
Jul 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND IT BEGAN TO MOVE VERY SLOWLY UNTIL THE WINDOW DISLODGED FROM THE DOOR PANEL AND BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT HAD THE WINDOW REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED BUT THE WINDOW WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION INSIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REGULATOR FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V162000, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Jul 22, 2010
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POWER TRAIN
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE INTO THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO PARK, TO ALLOW THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STEP OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE AND THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE, CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION, DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND CALLED THE AUTO NATION TOYOTA FORT MYERS SERVICE CENTER DEALER AT (239)344-1900, LOCATED AT 2555 COLONIAL BLVD, #1, FORT MYERS, FL, 33907, AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 76,000.
Jan 09, 2018
CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY. VERY SUDDENLY IT STARTED MAKING THIS HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE. I WENT TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I DID NOT HIT THE BRAKES YET AND WAS GLAD I WAS GOING SLOW. TRANSMISSION IS BLOWN WITH NO WARNING, NO LEAKS, AND NO NOISE EXCEPT AT THE LAST FEW MINUTES. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED.
Jul 20, 2016
MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED THIS EVENING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ONLY AN EIGHTH OF A MILE FROM HOME AND WAS ABLE TO USE MY MOMENTUM TO SAFELY GET OFF THE ROAD. I HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO GRIND HORRIFICALLY. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP, BUT UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF NEUTRAL. THE FRONT AXLE IS COMPLETELY SIEZED, AND THE CAR IS INOPERABLE. I HAD THE CAR FLATBEDED TO MY MECHANIC, THE FLAT BED DRIVER HAD TO WINCH THE VEHICLE ON TO THE TRUCK. MY MECHANIC TOOK ONE LOOK AND INFORMED ME THAT I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH AND MANUEL TRANSMISSION AND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2003 AND 2004 TOYOTA COROLLAS. WHY WAS NO RECALL OR CONSUMER NOTICE ISSUED FOR THIS MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE? I HAD MY COWORKER IN THE CAR AS WELL.
Dec 30, 2014
THE CAR WAS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION THAT HAD ~138,500 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A LOUD RATTLING SOUND AS I SWITCHED INTO 4TH GEAR. THE RATTLING SOUND GOT WORSE AS I DROVE HOME FROM WORK, SO I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING. HE DROVE IT HIMSELF AND SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO A LOOSENED BEARING IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LIKELY NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS NOT WORTH REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION ON A CAR THAT OLD SO I HAD TO BUY A NEW ONE. THE CAR WAS 10 YEARS OLD WITH SIGNIFICANT MILEAGE, BUT TOYOTA COROLLAS SHOULD LAST FOR MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. ALSO, I READ OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET THAT MANY 2004 TOYOTAS WERE HAVING TRANSMISSIONS FAIL PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF BEARINGS COMING LOOSE. *TR
Apr 06, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. *TR
Mar 11, 2014
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
AT START UP THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG GAS SMELL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. *TR
Mar 20, 2014
THE 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE METAL USED BY TOYOTA FOR THIS FUEL FILLER NECK IS CORRODING, CAUSING LEAKAGE OF GAS VAPORS AT THE GAS CAP. THE LEAKAGE CAUSES THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" TO COME ON, AND PEOPLE ARE FORCED TO PAY TOYOTA $400 FOR REPAIRS IN ORDER TO PASS EPA MANDATED EMISSIONS TESTING IN ORDER TO RENEW THE CAR'S REGISTRATION. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE REPLACEMENT ONES HAVE BETTER QUALITY METAL AND WON'T CORRODE. THE NHTSA NEEDS TO PRESSURE TOYOTA TO RECALL THE COROLLAS AND TO REIMBURSE THE OWNERS WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PAY FOR THIS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL FILLER NECKS. IF THE EPA FORCES CARS TO PASS THE EMISSIONS TESTING, THEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD ALSO FORCE TOYOTA TO FIX AT THEIR EXPENSE A KNOWN DEFECT LIKE THE CORRODING METAL IN THE FUEL FILLER NECKS THAT AFFECTS THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IN THEIR CARS.
Dec 10, 2010
THE 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE METAL USED BY TOYOTA FOR THIS FUEL FILLER NECK IS CORRODING, CAUSING LEAKAGE OF GAS VAPORS AT THE GAS CAP. THE LEAKAGE CAUSES THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" TO COME ON, AND PEOPLE ARE FORCED TO PAY TOYOTA $400 FOR REPAIRS IN ORDER TO PASS EPA MANDATED EMISSIONS TESTING IN ORDER TO RENEW THE CAR'S REGISTRATION. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE REPLACEMENT ONES HAVE BETTER QUALITY METAL AND WON'T CORRODE. THE NHTSA NEEDS TO PRESSURE TOYOTA TO RECALL THE COROLLAS AND TO REIMBURSE THE OWNERS WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PAY FOR THIS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL FILLER NECKS. IF THE EPA FORCES CARS TO PASS THE EMISSIONS TESTING, THEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD ALSO FORCE TOYOTA TO FIX AT THEIR EXPENSE A KNOWN DEFECT LIKE THE CORRODING METAL IN THE FUEL FILLER NECKS THAT AFFECTS THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IN THEIR CARS. *TR
Aug 13, 2010
I PULLED INTO HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING MY CAR TO JUMP CURB AND PROCEED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET WHERE IT CRASHED INTO SIDE OF RESTAURANT. I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ABSOLUTELY DID NOT KEEP IT ON THE ACCELERATOR AFTER IT JUMPED THE CURB AND PROCEEDED INTO THE BUILDING. *TR
Mar 13, 2010
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SHOWED EVAP FUEL LEAK. PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO CORRODED FUEL FILLER NECK. PARTS ARE BACK-ORDERED BECAUSE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. TOYOTA ISSUED A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL YET. *TR
Jul 29, 2008
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STEERING
11 complaints
THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OUT FROM THE PULLEYS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ALTERNATOR BROKE LOOSE FROM THE TOP ANCHOR BOLT. UPON EXAMINATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS ANCHORED AND FASTENED ONLY BY ONE TOP BOLT. THE SECOND ANCHORING BOLT (LOWER END) WAS NOT PLACED THROUGH THE BOLT HOLE BECAUSE OF AN INTERFERENCE OF 0.11". THE LOOSENED SERPENTINE BELT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO CEASE ITS FUNCTION AND CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. FOR MY CASE, FORTUNATELY, THE TOP BOLT BROKE OFF (DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE) WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL IN THE DRIVEWAY.
Mar 05, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CASING IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jul 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR BALANCING, A ROTATION AND AN ALIGNMENT OF THE TIRES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS ALSO INSPECTED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Aug 27, 2012
THE STEERING ON MY 2004 IS HARDER TO CONTROL AT SPEEDS OF ABOUT 55 AND ABOVE. IT FEELS VERY LOOSE AND "SPONGY". I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME IT MUST BE THE TIRES. I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED, AND THE PROBLEM REMAINS. I BELIEVE THAT THE STEERING IS SIMPLY TOO LOOSE AND NOT WELL ENOUGH CONTROLLED. I HAVE TO WORK HARDER THAN I SHOULD TO KEEP IT IN LINE. THE PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR THE LAST COUPLE YEARS. *TR
Apr 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE NOTICED THAT WHEN THE MILEAGE WAS 40,000, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT DRIVE NORMALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER ALIGNED THE VEHICLE, REPLACED THE TIRES, TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. SHE ALSO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE PEP BOYS FOR AN ALIGNMENT AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Feb 17, 2010
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SEAT BELTS
8 complaints
I have been unable to have my dealer repair the recalls on this car despite repeated times calling up Toyota and dealing with Larry H Miller Toyota dealership. They refuse to give me a replacement car while they fix it and won't say how long it will take. I also discovered that there are no child seat anchors in the back. I was told this is unlawful given the date of this car's manufacture. I hope NHTSA will help force Toyota to fix these recalls and install car seat anchors and give em a replacement vehicle to drive to work and for children while they fix it.
Sep 07, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FRAYED ALONG THE TOP OF THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING OVER 300,000 MILES AND ITS AGE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY A PORTION OF THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,010. *BF *TR
Dec 27, 2017
SOMETIMES, DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT GETS STUCK WHILE RETRACTING IT FROM THE ANCHOR POINT. I HAD TO TRY TWICE OR THRICE BEFORE THE SEAT BELT RETRACT SMOOTHLY FROM THE ANCHOR POINT. IT ALSO HAPPENS WHENEVER I TRY TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT AFTER IT IS FASTENED TO THE CAR SEAT BUCKLE. DATE MENTIONED IN THIS FORM IS THE LATEST DATE WHEN I EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM.
Aug 25, 2017
MY NAME IS [XXX] , I AM AN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ASH OH POLICE DEPT. ON 8/16/16 A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA REAR ENDED A DODGE RAM VAN AT APPROX. 65 MPH ON EASTBOUND INTERSTATE 275 AT THE 48.5 MILE POST. THE INVESTIGATION SHOWS THAT ALL OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS, HOWEVER THE RIGHT REAR OCCUPANT SUFFERED LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES TO HER LIVER AND SPLEEN. THE SEAT BELT SHOWS SIGNS OF BEING WORN BUT THE RETRACTOR DID NOT LOCK. I THINK THAT THE SHOULDER STRAP PORTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WORN PROPERLY DUE TO THE WAY THE SEAT BELT WAS FOUND CINCHED UP INTO THE CLASP (PICTURES ATTACHED.) DO YOU HAVE ANY FEEDBACK REGARDING THE PICTURES? AND, HOW DO I TEST THE RETRACTOR TO SEE IF IT'S OPERATING PROPERLY OR POSSIBLY FAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT? I BUCKLED THE BELT IN THE LAST FEW PICTURES TO SHOW IT BETTER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME IN ADVANCE! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE RETAINER CLIP. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT CLIP ASSEMBLY FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACTS WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. THE SEAT BELTS WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Aug 16, 2010
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
Window not rolling up properly, drivers side
Jan 06, 2026
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). THE TEST REVEALED THAT IT WAS A COIL PACK THAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I HAD THE COIL PACK REPLACED BUT IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT IT IS STILL UNKNOWN WHY MY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY. BELOW IT ASKS FOR A DATE WHEN THIS OCCURS. AS STATED ABOVE, IT HAS HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES THAT I CAN'T RECALL THOSE DATES, SO I PUT IN AN APPROXIMATE DATE THAT THE INCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY OCCURRED. THE MILES ON THE CAR IS WHAT I HAVE ON IT AT THIS TIME (149,542).
Jun 28, 2017
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. PLEASE HAVE TIS INVESTIGATED AND STOPPED.
Mar 04, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT WANTED TO REPORT A FATAL ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 2004 TOYOTA CELICA. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A ROLLOVER CRASH. THE VEHICLE TURNED OVER THREE TIMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Feb 18, 2010
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? *JB
Mar 07, 2006
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V043000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS CORRODED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS THAT INDICATED THE VEHICLE'S DOORS WERE LOCKED FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
May 31, 2016
DEAR SIR OR MA'AM, MY MOTHER WAS TOLD BY HILLTOP TOYOTA IN RICHMOND, CA THAT THE RECALL NOTICE WAS AN INTERIM NOTICE, AND DID NOT PERFORM ANY REMEDY PROCEDURES. HOWEVER THE RECALL NOTICE RECOMMENDED US TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. THEREFORE WE BELIEVE SUCH ACTION IS DEEMED IRRESPONSIBLE AND THERE MAY BE OTHER CONSUMERS WHO COULD HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING. *TR
Mar 30, 2015
SPEEDOMETER STOPPED AT 299,999. *TR
Feb 03, 2015
MY CAR ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WILL NOT START AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THERE IS NO CRANKING WHATSOEVER. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE KEY, THE CAR FINALLY STARTED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THE FIRST INCIDENT AND THE NOTHING WRONG COULD BE DETECTED. IN APRIL 2006, IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN AS THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN ON MONDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2006 TO FIND OUT WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH THE CAR. *NM
Apr 17, 2006
I HATE THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON AND MY CAR IN UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND I HAVE TO PAY TO FIND OUT WHY MY LIGHT CAME ON THE EXCUSE AFTER PAYING 50.00 DOLLARS IN MY GAS TOP WAS LOOSEN THAT WAS BULL IT CAME ON AGAIN. SO WHY WHEN I LEFT THE TOP OFF INTENTIONALLY IT DIDN'T COME ON AGAIN?*AK
Dec 03, 2004
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TIRES
6 complaints
A 205/55/R16 tire exploded when I was driving on the freeway at 9:15 am. I had driven less than 3 miles. The tire that exploded had less than 16,000 miles. I didn't run over an object or I would have also punctured my front tire too. At the time of the explosion I didn't know what happened, but heard a loud noise that I thought was from a car next to me. Once both cars moved ahead of me, I realized the loud noise was coming from under my car. I then was able to pull to the side of the freeway. Once I pulled over I saw the tire had exploded. I took photos of the tire and took both parts to the tire shop where my tires are under warranty. I had inspected my tires the prior Monday, two days prior and didn't see an issue with any of the tires. I've never had a tire blowout before. The tire shop threw the tire away even though I asked for a report of the incident to appropriate entities. The tire shop told me the tire was under inflated or that I hit a road hazard but couldn't prove that's what caused the explosion. Also the tire shop did not show me where a road hazard penetrated the tire. In the past if a tire had run over an object this tire shop would show me the object. I have 3 of the same tires on my car which I don't trust because my tire exploded without warning.
Aug 21, 2022
WATCHED 20/20 MAY 9TH 2008 ABOUT HOW TO CHECK FOR PRODUCTION DATE ON TIRES. CHECKED DATE ON TIRES MAY 10TH 2008. DATE IS REMOVED OR BUFFED OFF OF TWO FRONT TIRES! THE CIRCLE WHERE THE NUMBERS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IS STILL ON THE TIRE BUT THE DATE HAS BEEN REMOVED. TWO FRONT TIRES WERE BOUGHT APRIL 22ND 2008. (I STILL HAVE THE RECEIPT). *TR
May 12, 2008
SIDE WALL FAILURE (BULGE) EVIDENCED ON BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA TIRE, P19565R15. ORIGINAL TIRES ON NEW VEHICLE. SECOND INCIDENT FIRST, WAS AT ONLY 12,000 MILES. THIS IS DANGEROUS CONDITION. TWO FAILURES REQUIRE SOME AWARENESS BY MANUFACTURER. TIRE REPLACED PRIOR TO COMPLETE FAILURE.*JB
Jan 22, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE TIRE WALL BECAME TOTALLY DETROYED PRESENTING SLASHES THREE INCHES LONG IN THE SIDE WALLS. THE TIRE WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED ONE YEAR PRIOR.
Jun 26, 2006
CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. GOOD YEAR. MODEL# SIZE# DOT# AND HOW THE TIRE BLEW UP. POR FAVOR DENOS MAS INFORMACION DE LO QUE PASO. *AK *NM
Apr 20, 2004
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
6 complaints
Hello, In January 3, 2022. I took the vehicle to the Toyota Hamer dealer about one issue of the air bag recall in the Toyota Corolla with the VIN: [XXX] there after around 4:pm on the Sunday the vehicle it was released with unsolved problems by the dealer and now I am requesting that it be properly repaired due to chronic and faulty problems. That the vehicle has. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Jan 12, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Oct 21, 2015
I HAVE NOT YET HAD AN INCIDENT. BASED ON TOYOTA RECOMMENDATION, I DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE (INCLUDING DOGS, OR HEAVY OBJECTS) TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT (OR THE BACK SEAT). MY VEHICLE IS STILL POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FOR ME, THE DRIVER. I WOULD APPLY FOR AN ON/OFF SWITCH FOR THE AIRBAGS, BUT, IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY CAR. I WANT THAT AIRBAG DE-ACTIVATED. I NEED TO GET TO WORK, AND, I CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN WAITING ALMOST 1 YEAR FOR A FIX TO THE EXPLODING AIRBAG. I AM ALSO WAITING FOR THE FIX TO THE BAD ELECTRONIC UNIT THAT COULD FIRE THE AIRBAG. HOW DO I GET YOUR PERMISSION TO MAKE MY CAR SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE BY DE-ACTIVATING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG? I AM ALREADY CONSIDERING REMOVING THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING IT ON THE ROOF, AND PARKING IT IN FRONT OF THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH DEATHTRAP PAINTED ALL OVER IT.
Jun 04, 2015
OUR AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND WE HAD THE CAR CHECKED BY AIRBAG SERVICE OF UTAH. THEY FOUND THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE, SO A NEW PART WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED. TOYOTA RECALLED VEHICLES WITH THE SAME SPIRAL CABLE ISSUE, BUT ONLY BEGINNING WITH MODEL YEAR 2005. OURS IS A 2004 MODEL, AND WE FEEL THAT THE EXPENSES WE PUT INTO REPLACING THIS PART SHOULD BE REIMBURSED AS PART OF THE RECALL ISSUES. *TR
Aug 05, 2014
MY SRS LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CODE B1181 FOR SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY. A RECALL IS IN PLACE OR 1.7 MILLION VEHICLES IN THE US, BUT DOESN'T COVER THE 2004 MATRIX (DOES COVER THE PONTIAC VIBE THOUGH). CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FILED A COMPLAINT, BUT THEY CURRENTLY WON'T COVER REPLACEMENT AS MY MODEL YEAR ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I BELIEVE MY CAR TO BE UNSAFE DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S FAULT AND BELIEVE REPAIR SHOULD BE COVERED BY TOYOTA. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Jul 21, 2014
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AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE AT 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
Feb 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY TWO OTHER VEHICLES TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH TO 60MPH. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMBULANCE RESPONDED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MULTIPLE FRACTURES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BODY AND SEVERE BRUISING. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR TWO DAYS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAD A COPY OF IT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 29, 2010. THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION WOULD NOT BE KNOWN FOR FOUR TO SIX WEEKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
Jun 30, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY TWO OTHER VEHICLES AND HIS VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS RIBS. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WHERE HE WAS AWAITING FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 61,000. UPDATED 8/2/10 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
Jun 21, 2010
REAR END COLLISION INVOLVING 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA AND NISSAN XTERRA. UPON COLLISION THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS REVVING AND THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO GET THE CAR TO STOP MOVING. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE COROLLA WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOT SURE IF THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. DEFINITELY THINK THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE COROLLA WAS TOTALED. *TR
Mar 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING PILLAR ALTHOUGH EXTREME PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AFTER THE CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND THE COMPLAINT TO A CLAIM ADJUSTER WHICH COULD TAKE UP TO 10 DAYS FOR A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,050 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,100. UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF UPDATED 07/23/10*JB
Mar 04, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE
5 complaints
This complaint concerns two separate incidents, both involving defective interior door handles. First, in 2023, the driver side driver door handle broke abruptly when the driver attempted to exit the vehicle. As a result, the driver, [XXX] , was trapped in the vehicle and required someone else to let him out from the outside. This was repaired privately at substantial cost to the owner. Then, the exact same thing happened to the passenger side front seat interior door handle in January 2025. The handle mechanism seems to be made of cheap plastic and seems to have broken, preventing the passenger from exiting the vehicle at all and leaving them effectively trapped in the front seat. This has been a major issue recently when transporting family members to the hospital, as time was lost when they tried to get out of the driver side passenger door and found that the door handle mechanism was inoperable. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jun 09, 2025
all door handles broke off.
Jan 08, 2022
THE FRAME ALONG THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OBSTRUCTS VISION, CAUSING THE DRIVER NOT TO SEE WELL. THE DRIVER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VIEW WAS OBSTRUCTED FOR VEHICLES TO THE RIGHT, THE REAR SEAT HEADRESTS BLOCKED THE VIEW IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AS WELL AS WHEN LOOKING BACK TO CHANGE LANES OR BACK UP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE THE REAR HEADRESTS TO AVOID PROBLEMS. WHEN THE REAR WINDOWS WERE OPENED 1/2 TO FULL, THERE WAS A TUNNEL TYPE OF SENSATION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN NEEDING TO TURN LEFT, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET A CLEAR VIEW OF APPROACHING TRAFFIC ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE WAS A SPAN OF TIME WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT AND DISTANCE OF THE SEAT POSITION, BUT WAS LIMITED DUE TO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. (THE WIDTH OF THE PANEL/FRAME SEEMED TO BE A PART OF THE PROBLEM WHICH ALSO SEEMED TO BE A THE LATE MODEL ISSUE) *SCC *JB
Dec 02, 2003
APPROXIMATELY 45 DAYS AGO (AUG. 27, 2003) I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA CAMRAY SOLARA. THE AUTO IS EQUIPPED WITH A LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. ON DAY ONE, THE SYSTEM ALERTED ME OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AT IT WAS FIXED. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, I NOTICED MOISTURE CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE. I TURNED ON THE AC AND IT DISAPPEARED. FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS ON AND I AGAIN RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECKED THE TIRES, INFORMED ME THAT ALL THE TIRES MUST HAVE THE SAME PRESSURE, AND SHOWED ME THE RESET SWITCH UNDER THE DASH. A WEEK LATER, AFTER A RAIN STORM, THE CAR CARPETS WERE WET. I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND AFTER A DAY, THE CAR WAS RETURNED AND I WAS ADMONISHED TO ENSURE THAT I DIDN'T LEAVE THE CAR WINDOWS OPEN. AT THE END OF THAT WEEK, THERE WAS ANOTHER HEAVY RAIN STORM AND MY CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR THAT ENTIRE WEEKEND, "WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED." ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, I ENTERED THE CAR AND ONCE AGAIN, THE FLOOR MATS WERE SOAKED AND THERE WAS A MUSTY/MOLDY SMELL IN THE CAR. ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY (9/15) I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THIS TIME, AFTER A DAY, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A REPORTED PROBLEM OF WATER LEAKING AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO RETURN THE CAR LATER IN THE WEEK TO HAVE THE DASHBOARD REMOVED AND THE LEAKING PART REPLACED/REPAIRED. AND, ONCE AGAIN, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS ON. MY CAR IS STILL NOT TOTALLY REPAIRED AND THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THE DEALER NOW HAS POSSESSION OF MY CAR FOR ALMOST AS MUCH TIME AS I HAVE. I AM WAITING FOR THE NEXT RAIN STORM AND I?M AFRAID TO WASH MY CAR. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE MOLD AND MOLD SPORES GROWING IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS AGGRAVATING MY ASTHMA. *LA
Oct 07, 2003
METALIC RATTLE COMES OUT OF THE DASHBOARD OF 2004 COROLLA LE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 15 MILES ON IT.*AK
Jul 23, 2003
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
I have repaired all the safety recalls on my 2004 Toyota Corolla S. However, I just had another warning signal for the seatbelt/airbag today. Since this has been a recall previously, can I have the dealer look at the car and repair again? I wouldn't think the airbags/seatbelt warning would come back so fast after being repaired for the recall. Please advise. Thank you.
Aug 10, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE VIN WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Aug 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING AN ILLEGAL TURN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS ALSO FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT IN THE CRASH. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE SEAT BELTS AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE WITH THE SEAT BELTS RECURRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
Aug 05, 2015
TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. NO INDICATION THAT IT WILL BE REMEDIED ANY TIME SOON. PLEASE LOOK INTO WHY IT IS TAKING SO LONG. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY ARE WORKING EAST,SOUTH AND NOW PACIFIC COAST NO MENTION OF THE NORTH WEST (MONTANA IN PARTICULAR)TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS SAY THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Apr 27, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOW BEAM FAILED. THE LOW BEAM DID NOT GIVE THE PROPER VISIBILITY. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09E025000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS) THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 1/11/13 *CN UPDATED 1/22/2013 *JS UPDATED 03/05/13*LJ UPDATED 03/13/13
Nov 15, 2012
INTERNAL FOGGING OF BOTH HEADLAMP LENS. THE REPLACEMENT REQUIRES REPLACING THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AT A RIDICULOUS COST. *TR
Mar 17, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA CE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LENSES ON THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HAVE BECOME OPAQUE, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE OPACITY OF THE LENS INTERFERES WITH THE LIGHT. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 03/09/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/12/09. *JB
Feb 09, 2009
COROLLA S 2004, KIT ON BOTTOM NEAR FOG LIGHTS SEEMS TO ALWAYS PEEL OFF ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, THE KIT IS NOT CUSTOM IT IS STOCK WHEN BOUGHT WITH A 2004 S TYPE COROLLA. I HAD IT FIXED ONE TIME BY A FRIENDLY BODY SHOP, THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THAT I HAD HIT A BUMP OR CURVE SO AFER THEY FIXED IT IT I RELIZED THE OTHER SIDE DID THE SAME THING BUT THIS TIME I DOUBLE CHECKED THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDER PART OF THE KIT OR ANY SCRATCHES AND I WAS RIGHT, I THINK THE CAR WAS NOT WELL ASSEMBLED. *AK
Mar 17, 2005
WHEELS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LUG NUTS HAD BECOME LOOSE AND RECOMMENDED THE WHEELS BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE SURPASSED THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
May 14, 2012
I STARTED HEARING A HUMMING, VIBRATION NOISE COMING FROM MY WHEELS IN NOVEMBER 2007. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE R/F. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN... JANUARY 2008 - L/F WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. JUNE 2008 - R/F WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. MARCH 2009 - R/F WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. THE NOISE GETS WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND MAKES ME VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY. *TR
Sep 03, 2009
TOOK MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA LE TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT OF STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. DEALER STATED THAT I NEEDED SPACERS (RINGS) INSTALLED ON MY WHEELS (WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I ORDERED THE OPTION OF ALLOY WHEELS AND APPARENTLY THE DEALER NEVER INSTALLED THEM TO FIT PROPERLY.*AK
Sep 18, 2004
MANUFACTURING DATE OF VEHICLE POSTED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE IS WRONG. *LA (NAR) *CB
Feb 10, 2004
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GOSCH TOYOTA (350 CARRIAGE CIRCLE, HEMIT, CA 92545, (951) 356-2073) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY), BUT THE REMEDY WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED AND CAME OFF TRACK. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL APPLIED TO NON-ELECTRICAL WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 237,000.
Mar 07, 2019
THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS MADE NOISE WHEN LOWERED AND RAISED SINCE SHORTLY AFTER THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN 2004. IN 2008, WE HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON 2003-04 MATRIX VEHICLES FOR DEFECTS WITH THE FRONT DOOR GLASS BOLT (WE ALSO HAVE A 2003 COROLLA, AND RECOGNIZED THAT THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED FOR THE COROLLA MATCHED THE PROBLEM WE WERE HAVING WITH THE MATRIX). WE TOOK OUR CAR IN 2008 TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DISTRIBUTOR, WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW, BUT WERE TOLD THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO OUR MATRIX, BECAUSE THE MATRIX VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE NOISE WHEN USING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CONTINUED TO BECOME MORE PRONOUNCED SINCE 2008, AND NOW THE NOISE HAS BECOME SO LOUD THAT WE ARE CONCERNED THE WINDOW WILL BREAK IF LOWERED. I'VE CONTACTED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, AND THEY SAY THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN/WILL DO, BECAUSE THE CAR'S VIN INDICATES THAT IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. IF WE WANT TOYOTA TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE PROBLEM TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT MIGHT BE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART, THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER SAID THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TOYOTA FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE WINDOW MAKES THE LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AT ALL TIMES WHEN BEING LOWERED, WHETHER THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. THE WINDOW NOISE HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR AT LEAST 7 YEARS, AND HAS WORSENED OVER TIME. SINCE THE SYMPTOMS MATCH THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE 2008 RECALL NOTICE, IT SEEMS VERY LIKELY THAT THE WINDOW BOLTS ON OUR 2004 MATRIX ARE SUFFERING FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THAT RECALL.
Dec 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY DID NOT DETER THE FAILURE FROM OCCURRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD POP WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 13, 2015
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A UTILITY POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THEIR LAWYERS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 12, 2018
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN I FIRST STARTED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO MY BRAKES. THERE WAS NO TENSION WHAT SO EVER. I WAS STANDING ON THEM AND THE BRAKE PETAL WAS HITTING THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, I RAN THOUGH A STOP SIGN AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. MY STEERING WHEEL ALSO LOCKED UP AND MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. I LOST MY ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AND THE TANK THAT HOLDS THE WINDSHIELD FLUID WAS CRACKED. THE CAR WAS TOWED. I CONTACTED TOYOTA'S MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD " IT HAPPENS". I FEEL THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. ALL I WANT IS MY CAR FIXED BUT NO ONE WILL GIVE ME THE TIME OF DAY. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS PRE-CERTIFIED. THANK YOU. *TR
Nov 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 01/29/13*LJ THE CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/30/2013 *JS
Dec 21, 2012
SEATS
3 complaints
TL* 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.
Mar 09, 2011
TL*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.
Jul 15, 2009
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. *AK
Oct 07, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
ON 4 OCCASIONS, OUR 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA ENGINE HAS RACED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING BACKED UP AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MOST SERIOUS INCIDENT WAS IN A PARKING LOT WITH MANY PEOPLE MILLING AROUND TO WATCH A FIREWORKS SHOW. THE HARDER I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FASTER THE ENGINE RAN. FORTUNATELY, THE BRAKES STOPPED THE CAR BEFORE I RAN OVER ANYONE. APPARENTLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN SO FAR THAT MY FOOT COULD HIT THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER. *TR
Aug 05, 2010
WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA (A MODEL NOT IN THE RECALL) BUT HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE BRAKING AT AN INTERSECTION. *TR
Feb 04, 2010
I HAVE TWO CLAIMS ON TOYOTA COROLLA'S. EACH VEHICLE HAD A FIRE START IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA. THE DEALER IS BLAMING BRAKE FAILURE. THE FIRST VEHICLE IS AN 06 COROLLA AND THE OTHER IS AN 04 COROLLA. NEITHER VEHICLE HAS EVER HAD ANY BRAKE WORK DONE AND BOTH HAVE VERY LOW MILES. CERTAINLY THE 06 COROLLA SHOULD BE HANDLED BY TOYOTA UNDER WARRANTY BUT SO FAR THEY ARE NOT WANTING TO HANDLE THIS LOSS. *JB
Nov 24, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR; HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO EITHER GET IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR IT AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63,911.
Apr 30, 2010
ON DECEMBER 5, 2009, I COULD NOT GET OUT OF MY VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS BECAUSE I COULDN'T UNLOCK THE FRONT DOORS LOCKS (MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY). I HAD TO CRAWL AND GET OUT OF THE CAR THROUGH THE REAR DOOR. GOOD THING THIS IS A 4 DOOR VEHICLE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IF THE WHOLE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. THIS DEFECT CAUSES THE DOORS TO BE INOPERABLE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FEELING THAT I COULD ONE DAY BE TRAPPED AND HAVE TO BREAK A WINDOW TO GET OUT. *TR
Dec 06, 2009
THE LOCK CYLINDERS ON BOTH FRONT DOORS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE PASSENGER SIDE (WHICH I RARELY USE) WILL NO LONGER UNLOCK; THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NO LONGER LOCK. I HAVE NEVER USED THE OUTSIDE LOCK TO LOCK THE DOOR SO DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE MECHANIC TOLD ME. $450 TO FIX BOTH LOCKS BUT I NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET IN THE CAR. *TR
May 14, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
FOR ALMOST 9 MONTHS, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FUEL MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA WITHOUT THE GAS PUMP STOPPING DESPITE MY GAS TANK NOT BEING COMPLETELY FULL. THIS OCCURS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE CAUSE FOR THIS IS A FAULTY CHARCOAL CANISTER. THIS MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS; INSTEAD THERE MAY BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE VENTILATION IN MY GAS TANK THAT IS NOT ALLOWING FUMES TO PROPERLY VENTILATE WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NO REPAIRS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE COST OF A NEW CHARCOAL CANISTER ($400) IS QUITE HIGH AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER MAY NOT EVEN BE THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF ANY OTHER 2004 TOYOTA COROLLAS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AS WELL. *TR
Mar 16, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT CAME ON LAST WEEK. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THE CAR NEEDED A NEW FILLER NECK AND GAS CAP. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE/MODEL CAR. I CHECKED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT OTHER PEOPLE DID HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. I DON'T THINK IT'S A BIG SAFETY ISSUE, HOWEVER, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK WHY A RECALL HASN'T BEEN DONE AND HOW TO POSSIBLY GO ABOUT INITIATING THAT PROCESS. THANK YOU FOR INPUT ON THIS...JANET BRAATZ *TR UPDATED 09/25/09 *BF
Sep 23, 2009
AT FIRST I NOTICED THE GAS TANK WOULD NOT FILL PROPERLY. I THOUGHT IT WAS NOT VENTING PROPERLY, BUT I HAD A TECHNICIAN CHECK IT OVER. EVENTUALLY, THEY REPLACED THE FUEL FILL GAUGE (TO NO AVAIL, MIGHT I ADD). THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, AND I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AGAIN. FINALLY, THEY DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CHARCOAL FILTER. UNFORTUNATELY, I REPORTED THE INCIDENT BEFORE MY WARRANTY WAS UP, BUT THE DEALER'S SERVICE STATION DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO LOOK AT IT UNTIL AFTERWARDS. ALL IN ALL, BETWEEN SERVICE AND PARTS, THIS HAS COST ME ABOUT $500. THE OLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AND I WILL SEE TOMORROW MORNING IF THIS CHARCOAL FILTER MALFUNCTION IS REALLY THE PROBLEM. I IMAGINE IT IS, SINCE I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEM ON THE NEWER COROLLAS.
Jun 21, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
WHILE IN REVERSE AND BACKING MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA INTO MY GARAGE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND I HIT THE REAR OF THE GARAGE. I AM POSITIVE I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND DROVE OUT OF THE GARAGE . I HAD TO RUN INTO A SNOWPILE ON THE FRONT LAWN TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF I LOOKED AT THE FLOOR MAT AND SAW NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THIS SAME PROBLEM WHILE REVERSING INTO THE GARAGE HAPPENED IN SEPT 2005. AT THE TIME I JUST THOUGHT THE MISTAKE WAS MINE, NOW AFTER THE SECOND INCIDENT I AM CONVINCED THERE IS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. *TR
Mar 15, 2010
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA--DRIVING ON RIGHT MOST LANE AT SPEED ABOUT 25 MILES BECAUSE SNOWING HAD STARTED . DATE 02-12-2008 ON I 96 EAST NEAR INKSTER , EXIT. SUDDENLY CAR TURNED INTO LEFT LANE AND ACCELERATED TO VERY HIGH SPEED. CROSSED 3 LEFT LANES AND CRASHED ON TO CONCRETE BARRIER BETWEEN EAST AND WEST LANES. DUE TO START OF SNOWING ,ALL TRAFFIC WAS MOVING VERY SLOW. SO ALL CARS IN OTHER LANES STOPPED. MY COROLLA DID NOT HIT ANY OTHER VEHICLE. POLICE GAVE TICKET FOR SPEEDING. (-POLICE DEPT-LIVONIA, MI-POLICE. CAR WAS TOTAL WRECK WITH FRONT DAMAGE AND CHASIS BENDING OUTWARD ON RIGHT SIDE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO TROY COLLISION , TROY , MI. CITIZEN INSURANCE DECLARED " TOTAL ". THOUGH I WAS NOT INJURED , IT IS CLOSE TO WORST CRASH AND I HAD TO BUY NEW CAR SPENDING $10,000 EXTRA. I HAD NO ANSWER FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND VEHICLE TURNING AND CRASHING. NOW I KNOW THIS WAS EXACTLY WHAT IS REPORTED NOW-SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CAR GOING OUT OF CONTROL -A DEFECT IN THE CAR. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
WHEN PARKING THE CAR THE CAR ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I LOOKED DOWN TO MAKE SURE MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS - MY FOOT WAS PLANTED ON THE BRAKE. I HAD TO BRAKE AS HARD AS A I COULD TO KEEP THE CAR FROM REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AS THE ENGINE ALL ON ITS OWN DRAGGED THE CAR FORWARD. THE CAR WAS MOVING AT ABOUT TWO MILES AN HOUR WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE. THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 4000 RPMS WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE ON THE GAS AND SIMPLY DRAGGED THE CAR FORWARD. *JB
Jan 11, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
SHIFTER CABLE BROKE OFF AND THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO BRAKE/STOP. HAD IT TOWED AND DORAL TOYOTA REINSTALL SHIFTER CABLE ASSY ON. 09/03/2021. IF YOU NEED IT HAVE THE INVOICE AND PROOF OF PAYMENT, TOO. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK! CABLE ASSY TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF. VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. HAD IT TOWED AND DORAL TOYOTA ORDER PARTS AND PERFORMED THE LABOR ON 04/08/2015. HAVE THE INVOICE AND PROOF THE PAYMENT, TOO. THIS HAS HAPPED TO THIS VEHICLE TWICE AND THERE IS NO RECALL(?)
Oct 14, 2021
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD
Apr 04, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
RAW GASOLINE SMELL AFTER DRIVING CAR UPON EXIT. SMELL STRONG ON LEFT SIDE OF CAR, MOST PRONOUNCED BY LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. PERSISTS FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF. NOT NOTICABLE WHILE CAR IS RUNNING. REPLACED GAS CAP TWICE AND CHARCOAL CANISTER AS WELL AND SMELL STILL OCCURS. APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL FILLER NECK FOR WHICH THERE IS A TOYOTA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPLACE IF CORRODED IN FIRST 36,000 MILES. THIS IS QUITE DANGEROUS. CAR COULD EXPLODE. THERE ARE NO LEAKS VISIBLE UNDER THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE FUEL FILLER NECK. ONE COULD EASILY MISTAKE THIS FOR AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK, WHILE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS LEAK. THE FUEL FILLER NECK IS RUBBER.
Dec 08, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SMALL METAL FRAGMENTS AROUND THE FUEL TANK CAP AND FILLER NECK AREA AND A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS COULD BE NOTICED WHILE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 09, 2013
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
ECU (SRS) & TAKATA RECALL
Apr 05, 2018
A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH YOU ON 4/9/13 REGARDING THE RECALL OF TOYOTA'S FOR AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONS, HOWEVER, TO DATE, I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING BACK RE MY COMPLAINT. NOW, I RECEIVE ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) RECALLS. EACH TIME, I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (DCH BRUNSWICK TOYOTA, 732.418.7888) AND WAS TOLD, "SORRY, WE DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AND YOU WILL BE SENT ANOTHER RECALL LETTER; IF THIS WAS A SERIOUS ISSUE, WE WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT SO DON'T WORRY. WELL, I WOULD CONSIDER A MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG TO BE A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE IF IT WERE TO MALFUNCTION WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE FREEWAY AND COULDN'T SEE WHERE I WAS GOING DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAG ISSUE, WOULDN'T YOU??? THIS WOULD CAUSE A MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH FATALITIES! TOYOTA ADVISES THAT YOU DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR, HOWEVER, I AM A CAREGIVER TO MY ELDERLY MOM AND I NEED MY CAR TO GET HER WHERE SHE NEEDS TO GO AS SHE HAS STAGE II CANCER. WHAT IS BEING DONE TO FIX THIS TROUBLESOME ISSUE AND WHY CAN'T THEY GET THE PARTS FOR IT??? IF I CAN TAKE THE TIME TO SEND THIS COMPLAINT TO YOU, IT WOULD BE A COMMON COURTESY FOR SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME WITH A RESOLUTION. THANK YOU. *TR
Mar 28, 2015
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
I HEARD A LOUD POP WHEN DRIVING AT 25 MPH THEN SOMETHING STARTED GRINDING ALL THE WAY HOME. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE WHEELS AND NOTICED THE DRIVER REAR HAD TO MUCH NEGATIVE CAMBER. CHECKED AND NOTICE THAT TWO BOLTS WERE MISSING FROM THE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY THAT HOLD IT THE AXLE AND THE TWO THAT WERE LEFT WERE VERY LOOSE THAT I WAS LUCKY THE WHEEL DIDNT FALL OUT . HE CHECKED THE PASSENGER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY AND ALL BOLTS WERE LOOSE , HE RE- TORQUE ALL BOLTS TO 45 FT LBS AS RECOMMEND AND ADDED BLUE LOCKE TIGHT TOTHE BOLTS AND ORDERED NEW BOLTS FOR THE DRIVER REAR. REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES ARE ORIGINAL NEVER BEEN TOUCHED . THANKS
Sep 22, 2015
MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKING A LOUD NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING OVER 40 MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDS A REPLACED REAR WHEEL, BEARING, AND HUB. MY CAR IS A 2004 WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES. I'VE SEEN THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2002 COROLLAS WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM. *JB
Jan 22, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. MA 10/15/2015
Sep 03, 2015
WHEN REVERSING, THE SHIFT CABLE BROKE AND CAR BEGAN ROLLING. EVEN IN PARK, IT WOULD NOT STAY PARKED. HAD TO ENGAGE SECURITY BRAKE IN ORDER TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ROLLING AWAY. *TR
May 08, 2014
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,040.
Aug 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V655000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE RECALL REPAIR, THE BELT AND THE AIR FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Feb 12, 2015
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2 complaints
I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS NO FIX AVAILABLE FOR THIS AIR BAG RECALL. I FEEL THAT I AM DRIVING ON WING AND A PRAYER. I WILL HAVE TO INFORM ANY PASSENGER OF THIS PROBLEM AND THAT THEY WOULD BE RIDING AT THEIR ON RISK. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN ABOUT FOR A LONG TIME AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED BY NOW. YOUR SHARHOLDERS SHOULD BE MORE INTERESTED IN SAVING LIVES THAN THE DIVIDENDS THEY RECEIVE.
Aug 10, 2015
HEARD NEWS REPORT OF TOYOTA AIRBAG RECALL BACK IN 2013. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND HAD THAT ISSUE RESOLVED. THEN IN JUNE 2014, ANOTHER RECALL DISCUSSED ON TV NEWS AND RECEIVED LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING MY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR WAS NOT REPLACED AND REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER, THE LETTER FURTHER STATES THAT THERE IS "NO REMEDY AVAILABLE" AND IT FURTHER STATES THAT YOU SHOULD NOT USE YOUR VEHICLE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THIS IS AN OUTRAGEOUS STATEMENT ON THE PART OF TOYOTA. AS I AM THE ONLY CAREGIVER TO MY ELDERLY MOTHER (89 YRS OLD), IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT I HAVE A SAFE OPERATING VEHICLE TO TAKE HER TO ONCOLOGISTS, RADIOLOGY APPOINTMENTS, DENTAL APPOINTMENTS AND PRIMARY CARE CHECK-UPS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. MY VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE A TRAGEDY OCCURS WITH A FATALITY ENDING. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND TOYOTA WILL AND SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO GET THESE REPAIRS DONE NOW VERSES LATER. TO SAY THERE IS "NO REMEDY AVAILABLE" IS LIKE TELLING A VICTIM THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO FIND THE CRIMINAL BECAUSE THEY LACK THE PROPER EQUIPMENT IN THE LAB TO SOLVE THE CRIME! *TR
Feb 10, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS AN ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) PROBLEM. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WANTED TO SHUT OFF AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ERRATIC RPM FLUCTUATION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP OR HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF. TOYOTA HAS DONE A RECALL ON SOME OF THE 2005 THRU 2008 MODELS AND I BELIEVE THIS MODEL SHOULD BE INCLUDED SINCE IT USES THE SAME ECM AND HAS THE SAME ENGINE AS THE OTHER MODELS
Jan 03, 2011
MY CAR ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WILL NOT START AS WELL.....THERE IS NO CRANKING WHATSOEVER. ALTHOUGH UPON TURNING THE KEY ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP IN A NORMAL MANNER, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SOUND FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER EITHER A FEW TRIES OR ROLL STARTING THE VEHICLE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)....IT WILL START. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER ONCE AND THEY ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY, THEN THE STARTER *WHICH THEY PROCEEDED TO REPLACE, THEN AFTER A FEW DAYS THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN....I AM BRINGING IT BACK TO THE DEALER. *JB
Aug 13, 2006
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE GLASS DOOR STACK AND BROKEN ALSO DAMAGED THE REGULATOR TOYOTA SAID THEY ONLY COVER THE BOLTS. *TR
Aug 26, 2010
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.*AK
Nov 06, 2003
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
MARCH 24, 2010, I STARTED MY CAR FROM DEWDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MISSION, BC PARKING LOT HEADING HOME IN ABBOTSFORD, BC. ABOUT 15 MINUTES ON HIGHWAY 11 HEADING ABBOTSFORD DIRECTION, I FOUND THAT I COULD NOT BRAKE THE CAR TO STOP. LUCKILY, I MANAGED TO STOP. THEN I SAW SMOKE CAME OUT FROM THE BACK WHEELS, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER WAS HIGH UP, WHICH IT HAD NOT BEEN RELEASED BEFORE I STARTED TO DRIVE. I WAS SCARED AND CALLED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, SUNRISE TOYOTA IN ABBOTSFORD TO TOW THE CAR. THE NEXT MORNING, THE STAFF AT THE DEALERSHIP CALLED ME THAT I HAD TO PAY ABOUT $1200.00 TO FIX THE CAR MYSELF AS THE EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER IT DUE THE FAULT I MADE MYSELF. THEY CLAIMED THAT I SHOULD HAVE NOT UNRELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, WHICH WHY IT BURNED THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT I FORGOT TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE BEFORE I DROVE. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO THAT I REALIZED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED IMMEDIATELY, AS I FELT THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE. MY CONCERN IS THAT I DID NOT FEEL ANY DIFFICULTY OR RESTRICTION TO MOVE THE CAR WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED THIS TIME, AS I DID NOT REMEMBER IF THE RED LIGHT OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ON. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR MOVED SMOOTHLY EVEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS UP HIGH. THAT WAS WHY I DID NOT REALIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED. MY CAR IS ONLY SIX YEARS OLD, WITH 80,000KM, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. I THOUGHT THAT I WAS GOING TO DIE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WHEN I EXITED THE HIGHWAY, AS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS BURNING OFF WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT BEING RELEASED. IT IS NOT A REASONABLE TIME FRAME FOR AN EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP FUNCTION IN FIVE OR SIX YEARS. IN OTHER WORDS, TOYOTA INC. SHOULD HAVE WARNED ALL THE DRIVERS WHO DRIVE TOYOTA COROLLA 2004 MODEL TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES OF THEIR CARS IN FIVE OR SIX YEARS, OTHERWISE THEY WILL RISK THEIR LIVES.
Mar 29, 2010
ON JANUARY 12, 2010, MY 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA WAS PARKED AND RUNNING, WHILE I BROUGHT GROCERIES INTO MY HOME. WHEN I WENT BACK OUT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND MUFFLER. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 11, 2010
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
A/C FAILED, STOPPED COOLING, THE CLUTCH IS INOPERATIVE, A/C CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE. *NM
Aug 09, 2006
THE ACCURACY OF THE VEHICLE'S ODOMETER IS POOR. *NM *TC
Sep 28, 2004
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
This safety problem pertains to all vehicles sold in the U.S., not only my make and model. I was horrified to learn that the crash ratings are inaccurate for most women and all short people, because they were developed only for average sized men. It should be no surprise that when collisions occur, more women than men are seriously injured. More women than men are injured when air bags deploy. More women than men are injured by their shoulder belts. I am afraid to purchase a new car, because the crash ratings that I have relied on in the past are unreliable for me as a short woman. I am very disappointed that my own government, to which I pay taxes, has been so misleading to the public on important safety issues. Please develop and implement collision ratings for various height groups. In the meantime, please include notices with crash ratings that explain which height ranges the ratings are most accurate for.
May 19, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
My daughter was driving as usual when she went to apply the brakes about 5 car lengths back and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably despite braking. Her foot was not on the accelerator, she does not have floor mats that would cause anything to hit the accelerator. This has happened on 5-6 occasions which almost resulted in an accident. She barely got stopped mere inches away from the car in front of her despite braking earlier than normal because she encountered this once already during her trip. No check engine codes, the brakes are good, the car idles high. That is really it. This is a serious issue that seemingly cannot be diagnosed. After doing research to see what the problem may be, I have seen countless complaints of a similar nature. My daughters life is invaluable. This needs to be addressed.
Feb 20, 2022
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
IIT SOUNDS BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM, IN MOTION ON ANY ROAD.
May 14, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
MOTOR VEHICLE SOME PROBLEMS VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
Mar 02, 2020
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-MEMBER (PART # 51206-12190) IN MY 2004 TOYOTA MATRIX IS ABOUT TO FAIL DUE TO RUST. WHILE DOING SOMETHING ELSE MY MECHANIC HAPPENED TO NOTICE THE ISSUE. HE SHOWED ME THE PROBLEM AND SAID IT WOULD BE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS LOW MILEAGE FOR BEING 16 YEARS OLD (ABOUT 8K A YEAR). THIS CAR WAS BUILT IN CANADA AND SOLD IN NEW YORK STATE SO IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO TAKE MANY YEARS OF WET/WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS. IF MY CAR HAD 16K MILES PER YEAR IT WOULD ONLY BE 8 YEARS OLD. SHOULD A PART THAT HOLDS THE DIFFERENTIAL UP (NOT LET IT DROP TO THE ROAD) GO BAD IN EVEN 20 YEARS ON THE ROAD? I ONLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BY CHANCE. OTHERWISE I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND POSSIBLY HAD A FATAL ACCIDENT DUE TO THE REAR PARTS OF THE DRIVE TRAIN DROPPING TO THE ROAD. THE CAR LOOKS FINE OTHERWISE. SO HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN THE SAME CAR THAT IS THE SAME AGE, OR NEWER OR A BIT OLDER, HAVE NO IDEA THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS? IF EVEN ONE OWNER OF THIS CAR HAS AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM AND IS HURT OR KILLED THAT WOULD BE VERY BAD! AND THAT PERSON COULD HAVE BEEN ME - BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ISSUED INTENDED TO CHECK FOR THIS POTENTIAL FAILURE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME I AM ON MY OWN, THAT THEY COULDN'T/WOULDN'T HELP ME. THE TWO PEOPLE I TALKED WITH NEVER SAID THAT THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING TO BE SURE OTHER TOYOTA MATRIX OWNERS WERE INFORMED ABOUT THIS POSSIBLE RUST ISSUE.
Jan 27, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE AIRBAG REPLACE TWICE IN SEPTEMBER 2018 AND WAS TOLD ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THEN FEBRUARY 2019 WAS TOLD THEY HAD AIRBAG WENT TWICE WAS TOLD THEY HAD IT WHEN I FIRST WALKED IN AND SAT THERE FOR THREE HOURS FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE IT AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN. GOT A PHONE CALL FROM THEM TELLING ME THEY MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE IT IN THE MIDDLE OF MARCH BUT SURE THEY WOULDN'T I ASKED ABOUT THE BUY BACK AND ABOUT THE TOYOTA LEMON LAW I KEEP GETTING THE RUN AROUND AND I'M TRIED OF IT THIS IS MY ONLY WAY OF GOING I HAVE PUT OFF DR APPT IN NORTHPORT AL DUE WITH THE FACT I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT AND ALSO WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE IT.
Mar 11, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL TAKATA AIR BAGS WERE RECALLED NEVER PROPERLY FIXED BY THE SERVICE PEOPLE WHO DENIED THE RECALL. CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT AT LESS THAN 50000 MILES AND TOYOTA REFUSED TO REPLACE IT UNDER THE STANDARD WARRANTY. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH RADIO SYSTEM, CLOCK, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WHICH WORK AT INTERMITTENT TIMES.
Aug 26, 2017
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
RENT A WRECK ROCKVILLE IN ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND RENTED ME A CARE WITH 2 OPEN RECALLS. IT WAS A FIGHT TO GET THEM TO PICK THE CAR UP AND REFUND ME - WHICH THEY STILL HAVE NOT FULLY. THE CAR ALSO HAS STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS. WATER POURS THROUGH THE ROOF ONTO THE DRIVER WHEN IT RAINS. IT IS NOT DRIPPING; IT IS POURING WATER AND IT IS AN OBSTRUCTION TO THE DRIVER. I HAVE GONE BACK AND WORTH WITH THESE PEOPLE, BUT THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE REPOSSESSED AND BE TAKEN OFF THE ROADS AND THIS RENT A WRECK LOCATIONS NEEDS TO BE MADE AWARE THAT THEIR BUSINESS TACTICS CANNOT PROCEED. I HAVE A BUNCH OF DOCUMENTATION FROM THIS ORDEAL. ALL I WANT IS TO MAKE SURE RENT A WRECK ROCKVILLE DOES NOT HAVE THIS CAR ON THE ROAD OR SIMILAR CARS AND TO GET REFUNDED FOR ALL OF THE EXTRA COSTS THEY HAVE CAUSED ME. THIS FRANCHISED LOCATION IS PART OF THE LARGER PROBLEM. ALSO, I HAVE BEEN REQUESTING TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE AT THEIR CORPORATE OFFICES, BUT HAVE BEEN REFUSED THAT INFORMATION FOR OVER A MONTH. PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH ME OVER THIS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Jul 21, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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 ##
Apr 26, 2017
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY), 15V286000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V043000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jun 15, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLES HORN FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jan 14, 2016
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" I KEEP RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES, BUT WHEN I CALL THE DEALERSHIP, THEY ACT LIKE THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT AND WHEN I CALL THE 1800 NUMBER THEY ACT LIKE EVERYTHING IS TAKEN CARE OF. THEN THE DEALERSHIP CALLS AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AGAIN. I HAVE GIVEN UP ON THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE TIME BEING. I HOPE THAT AS TIME PASSES THE SYSTEM WILL GET SMOOTHED OUT WHERE THIS CAN ACTUALLY GET FIXED, MAYBE. IT DOES NOT SEEM THAT FIXING THE AIRBAG ISSUES ARE A SERIOUS PRIORITY IN PERSON, ONLY ON PAPER.
Jan 02, 2016
AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS), 15V043000 (AIR BAGS), 13V029000 (AIR BAGS) AND 08V162000 (VISIBILITY). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 29, 2015
ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 212,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ; UPDATED 05/03/18*JB *AS
Dec 04, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TOYOTA ISTAKING TO LONG TO SEND PARTS FOR REPAIR TO SOUTH DAKOTA TOYOTA DEALERS FOR KNOW AND REPORTED FAULTS THAT COULD LEAD TO INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
Nov 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY CAR HAS HAD A RECALL THAT ACCORDING TO TOYOTA THEY DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANYONE TO TRAVEL WITH ME IN MY CAR DUE TO THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATING THAT THE SUB-WIRE HARNESS (FILTER) AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED. I DON'T HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF BUYING ANOTHER CAR AND SO I FEEL THAT MY LIFE IS IN DANGER AS WELL. ON 04-13-15 A NEW CASE WAS OPENED TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE (CASE#1504132776). I LATER FOLLOWED UP AND SPOKE TO SABRINA (MANAGER AT THE TOYOTA LOCATED IN WEST COLUMBIA, SC IN JULY 2015. SHE ALSO SAID THAT NO REMEDY HAS BEEN RELEASED YET. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK FOR SOMEONE TO GIVE URGENT CONSIDERATION TO MY CASE. I FEEL THAT I CANT EVEN SELL THIS CAR BECAUSE THIS RECALL LOWERS THE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE AND MY CONSCIENCE DOES NOT ALLOW TO PASS ON TO SOMEONE ELSE A DANGER LIKE THIS. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!
Aug 22, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, MY CAR LOST COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING IT. IN ADDITION, MY SPEEDOMETER WAS STUCK ON 50 (I JUST GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE & WAS GOING RESIDENTIAL SPEED), MY GAS GAUGE REFLECTED I HAD A FULL TANK (I ACTUALLY HAD A HALF OF A TANK) AND MY TEMP GAUGE SAID MY ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY COOL. I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN, BUT I'M LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN TO ME WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE! LET ME CLARIFY THE FACTS HERE- TOTAL POWER LOSS WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, GAUGES - INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER- WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP WERE STUCK ON INACCURATE READINGS, NO INDICATION OF AN ISSUE PRIOR TO IT STALLING! (PRIOR TO THE CAR DYING ON ME- HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE BRIGHT, RADIO WORKED, GAUGES WERE ACCURATE. THERE WAS NO LOUD NOISE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, IT IS NOT THE TIMING CHAIN, THE STARTER AND BATTERY ARE BRAND NEW, THERE WAS NO HESITATION AND NO TROUBLE WHEN STARTING IT UP.) I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO START SINCE. DID NOT RESPOND TO A JUMP. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME ORDER IN WHICH POWER IS LOST - EXAMPLE RADIO FIRST- DIMMING LIGHTS, ETC. BEFORE POWER IS LOST TO THE ENTIRE CAR WHILE DRIVING. *TR
May 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MOST IMPORTANT: WE DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR NOW. UNABLE TO GET ANSWERS TO POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. CALLED TOYOTA THEY SAID THEY CANNOT ASSIST IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT HAPPENING WHEN THEY GET THE CAR. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AT BEST. I ASKED IF THEY HAD PROBLEMS SUCH AS MINE BELOW AND CAN GIVE ME SOME IDEA AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT ASSIST ME WITHOUT HAVING THE PROBLEM OCCUR WHILE THEY HAVE THE CAR. WE CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR IT MAY SHUT DOWN ON US. LATEST PROBLEM: THE VEHICLES ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING COMES ON AS IF IT WAS GOING TO START UP (MEANING: THE PROBLEM IS NOT BATTERY), BUT WOULD NOT CRANK OVER, NO NOISE, NOTHING. AFTER PLAYING WITH THE FUSES, AND WAITING A BIT THE CAR WAS ABLE TO CRANK OVER AND START. A WEEK BEFORE THE LATEST (ABOVE): THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND RUNNING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, TRIED STARTING THE CAR AND SAME SCENARIO AS ABOVE, WE LET THE CAR REST OVERNIGHT AND THE NEXT MORNING IT STARTED UP. (WE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO THE CAR). YEARS AGO: THE SAME THING AS ABOVE EXCEPT, I WENT TO GO USE THE CAR, IT WOULD NOT START, HAD NOISE AND LIGHTS BUT NO CRANKING OF ENGINE, NOTHING (SAME SCENARIO AS ABOVE). BUT, AFTER LETTING TIME GO BY THE CAR WOULD START. (I CHANGED THE KEY TO A BACKUP KEY I HAD AND IT STARTED UP.) OTHERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS WE HAVE TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, WE CAME ACROSS THE SAME SCENARIOS BUT NO SOLUTION. *TR
Jan 17, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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. I DROVE MY CAR IN SEARCH FOR AN OPEN MECHANIC AND FOUND ONE HE DID A FULL INSPECTION WHICH WAS VERY STRESSFUL DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS A CHRISTMAS EVE . I REALLY HAVE BEEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER TO TOYOTA MY WHOLE FAMILY AND I REALLY WOULD LIKE THIS TO GET TAKEN CARE OF. I DON'T SEE THE NEED FOR ME TO SPEND MORE MONEY WHEN ITS A TOYOTA PROBLEM.
Jan 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ENGINE LIGHT ON POOR GAS MILEAGE TOOK TO VARIOUS AUTO REPAIR LOCATIONS TO DETERMINE PROBLEMS NUMEROUS CODES CONFIRMED BY STATE VEHICLE EMISSION TESTING FACILITY HAD TO TAKE A WAIVER PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO VARIOUS AUTO SERVICE LOCATIONS TO HAVE PARTS REPLACED OFTEN THE SAME PARTS BEING REPLACED BY CAMELBACK TOYOTA SALEM BOYS AUTO REPAIR BRAKES PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON CAR MAT DRIVERS SIDE KEPT GETTING CAUGHT UNDER ACCELERATOR REPLACED DUE TO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH WHEELS BRAKES PAINT CHIPPED FLAKED OFF LIST GOES ON NOW RECALLS FOR SRS AIRBAGS AND THE LIST GOES ON. *TR
Oct 23, 2014
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY, THE KEY FOB, OR MANUALLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Oct 14, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA HAD AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. MY MOTHER (THE DRIVER AT THE TIME) REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED RIGHT BEFORE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP NEAR TO OUR RESIDENCE. MY MOTHER CRASHED INTO THE SIDE WALK AND SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR USING THE PARKING BRAKE AND EVENTUALLY SHUT IT DOWN. WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE THE CAR HOME, WHERE THE CAR IS CURRENTLY PARKED BUT THE CAR WON'T START AGAIN. LUCKILY, WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY INJURIES, FIRE OR MAYOR CRASH INTO ANYTHING. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA IN WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA AND THEY REFUSED TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THE CAR IS TOO OLD. AFTER ALL EVENTS, DEATH AND ACCIDENTS RELATED TO TOYOTA UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, I BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT NEEDS A DEEP INVESTIGATION BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PROCEED ABOUT IT OR IF I SHOULD IGNORED AND JUST FIX THE CAR. *TR
Oct 01, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND CREATES A WATER PUDDLE ON THE ROAD, WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR THROUGH IT, WATER GOES UP UNDER THE CAR CAUSING IT TO LOSE POWER, TO MOMENTARILY SHUT DOWN AND I LOSE MY STEERING. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A STOP THE CAR STARTS SHAKING OR VIBRATING AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT WANTS TO SHUT OFF. *TR
Oct 22, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER (2004 TOYOTA COROLLA) IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SYSTEM WILL WORK FOR A FEW MOMENTS (BLOWING OUT COLD AIR) AND THEN WILL START BLOWING WARM TO HOT AIR. THE FAN STILL WORKS, THERE IS NO LOUD NOISES AND I CAN HEAR THE COMPRESSOR ENGAGE WHEN I TURN THE SYSTEM ON. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND THAT BRINGING THIS FACT TO YOUR ATTENTION MANY RESULT IN A RECALL OF THE UNIT. I HAVE ALSO READ THAT TOYOTA HAS ADDED AND EXTRA PLASTIC PIECE TO THE A/C CONDENSER ON 2007-2009 MODELS. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS AND FOR STANDING UP FOR CONSUMERS. *TR
Jul 01, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LUCKILY. IT DID START AGAIN BUT STALLED AGAIN IF I WENT OVER 40 MPH. I HAD REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THE WEEK BEFORE AND HAD A TRANSMISSION PLACE CHECK IT OUT. THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION IS FINE AND THAT THE ERROR CODE IS FOR THE ECM. I HAD TAKEN THE CARE BACK TO MY TRANSMISSION PLACE (CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION IN BELLEVUE NE.) AND HE HAD THE SAME ANSWER FOR ME. I ATTEMPTED TO WORK WITH TOYOTA ON THIS THROUGH THEIR CUSTOMER COMPLAINT DEPT. THEY REFERRED ME TO NICK ANDERSON (CUSTOMER CARE MANAGER) AT BELLEVUE TOYOTA. HE DIDN'T CARE THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE OR THAT IT STALLED ON US GOING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. ALL HE CARED ABOUT IS THAT THE CARE IS OVER MILES ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY (80,000) AND HE WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME AT ALL. I BELIEVE IN COMPANIES THAT BACK THERE PRODUCT AND I NO LONGER BELIEVE IN TOYOTA. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A VERY STRONG CHANCE THAT THE REASON I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS AUTO IS BECAUSE OF THE ECM THAT WAS MISDIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE TRUE BECAUSE I AM HAVING THE SAME STALLING ISSUES THAT I HAD BEFORE THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN. I FEEL THAT TOYOTA SHOULD AT THE VERY LEAST REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAULTY ECM AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO ME. *TR
May 07, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
I DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA AND I HAVE HAD MANY INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. IN EVERY CASE IT HAS BEEN IN WINTER, WHICH IS WHEN I WEAR LARGE SOLED BOOTS. IT IS SIMPLY A MATTER OF THE BRAKE BEING PLACED TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR SO THAT IF I STEP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAKE MY BOOT SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR. MY CAR IS MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO THERE IS ALSO A CLUTCH. I DON'T KNOW IF THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR ARE PARTICULARLY CLOSE TOGETHER IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODEL. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT IT IS SOMEWHAT ALARMING WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I CAN IMAGINE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS HAPPENING HAVING AN ACCIDENT. OR I COULD TOO -- THE NATURAL RESPONSE UPON UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IS TO CONTINUE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE, WHICH IN THIS CASE JUST CONTINUES THE ACCELERATION. I AM INCLUDING A DATE BELOW BECAUSE IT IS REQUIRED TO SEND THE FORM. IN FACT I HAVE NO IDEA OF THE DATES BUT IT HAPPENS A COUPLE OF TIME PER YEAR. *TR
Feb 08, 2011
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LOWERS ONLY PART WAY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS LOWER THAN 70O AND THE WINDOW RATTLES WHEN THE WINDOW IS RAISED. VIN 2T1BR3244C215045 I CONTACTED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, AND SPOKE WITH MR. KARIN KNAN, UNDER TOYOTA CASE # 1011110634, WHO INSTRUCTED HE WOULD BE CONTACT YOU WITH MY ISSUE; THE PARTS WERE UNDER WARRANTY FOR 3 YEARS/36K. I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY SERVICE MANAGER, WHO STATED THAT THE REPAIR AND INVESTIGATION INVOLVED REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL AND VIEWING THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND BOLTS. REQUEST YOUR CONSIDERATION OF MY VEHICLE ISSUE, SIMILAR TO THE RECALL OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION EA08-004.
Nov 11, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND ATTEMPTED TO STALL. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STALL AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESS CARBON BUILD UP IN THE THROTTLE BODY FROM A NEW BATTERY THAT WAS INSTALLED. THE DEALER THEN PERFORMED A THROTTLE BODY CLEANING WHICH REMOVED THE CARBON BUILD UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN THE LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36000. UPDATED 12/03/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED IT FELT AS THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO STALL. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE INVOICE, THE DEALER STATED THE ENGINE BELT WAS GLAZED AND THE TENSIONER HAD LACK OF TENSION. UPDATED 12/14/10
Aug 30, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
ENGINE WILL SURGE WHEN AT A STOP AND UNLESS BRAKE IS FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD. THIS SURGE IS NOT CONSISTENT, OCCURRING BETWEEN 10-20% OF THE TIME AND MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR WITHIN THE FIRST 10 SECONDS OF STOPPING AT A LIGHT OR TO PARK VEHICLE AFTER BEING ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGHER RATES OF SPEED. *TR
Jun 28, 2010
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A MOTORCYCLE, WHILE DRIVING HER 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE MOTORCYCLE RIDER WAS KILLED. THE AIRBAG IN THE COROLLA DEPLOYED AND SAVED MY DAUGHTER'S LIFE. UNFORTUNATELY, SHE STILL HAS LITTLE, OR NO MEMORY OF THE ACCIDENT. WE DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, OR WHY? THE POLICE BELIEVE SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE, CROSSED THE LANE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STRUCK THE MOTORCYCLE. A WITNESS STATED HER CAR WAS GOING FAIRLY FAST. WHY WAS IT GOING SO FAST IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA? A TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS RIGHT IN FRONT HER (ABOUT 100 FEET AHEAD). AT THAT LIGHT, SHE WOULD HAVE TAKEN A SQUARE RIGHT HAND TURN, ENROUTE TO HER HOME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SHE WAS GOING SO FAST. AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER CAR. SHE WAS 90% OF THE WAY HOME. IT WAS ABOUT 6:15 IN THE AFTERNOON IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER. A SUNNY DAY, NO CLOUDS OR PRECIP. THE CAR IS BEING HELD BY THE WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT. CAN YOU INSPECT THE VEHICLE? SHE HAD COMPLAINED TO ME ABOUT THE VEHICLE PREVIOUS TO THIS. SHE ONCE ASKED ME ADD POWER STEERING FLUID. WHEN I CHECKED, THE RESERVOIR WAS ALREADY UP TO THE FULL MARK. BEING A DAD, MY ONLY JOB WAS TO MAINTAIN THE CAR (CHANGE OIL, ETC). I VERY, VERY RARELY DROVE THE CAR. AND WHEN I DID DRIVE, IT WAS FINE. THIS COROLLA WAS REGISTERED IN MY NAME. I BOUGHT IT IN 2007 FOR MY DAUGHTER (HER FIRST CAR). I BOUGHT COROLLA'S FOR BOTH OF MY CHILDREN. I GAVE MY SON A 2001 COROLLA YEARS AGO. I'M A BIG BELIEVER IN TOYOTA QUALITY. I OWN A TACOMA MYSELF. BUT, SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT ABOUT THIS ACCIDENT. I THINK THE STEERING AND ACCELERATION SHOULD BE CHECKED, AS A MINIMUM. *TR UPDATED 05/19/10 *BF *TR UPDATED 10/04/10 UPDATED 9/27/11*CW
Mar 16, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA SURGES FOR 1-2 SECONDS WHILE AT STOP OR RED LIGHT. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TAKE OFF BY ITSELF. THIS HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN WARM WEATHER THAN COLD WEATHER. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEAR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL. THIS CAN BE OVER ALL SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 26, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ON FEBURARY 12, 2010, MY 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA WAS PARKED AND RUNNING, WHILE I BROUGHT GROCERIES INTO MY HOME. WHEN I WENT BACK OUT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND MUFFLER. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 11, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
10/29/09 I TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINED IMMEDIATELY REVVED INTO THE DANGER ZONE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CHECKED THE GAS PEDDLE.....THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOWHERE NEAR THE PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR TO CAUSE THIS OCCURRENCE. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED IT. IT WAS FINE THEN...10/31/09 I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATION OF THERE CARS. THEY "PERFORMED TOP ENGINE CLEANING AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANING" TOLD ME THEY THOUGHT THIS WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM..CHARGED ME $176.98 AND I WAS ON MY WAY. THIS HAD HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE BUT NOT TO THIS DEGREE. *TR
Nov 09, 2009
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S REAR RIGHT AXLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, THE REAR RIGHT TIRE WAS WEARING OUT ABNORMALLY AND WAS REPLACED AND ALIGNED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSIS TO REPAIR THE REAR RIGHT AXLE. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE CONTACT AFFIRMED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE FULLY DEPRESSED, VEHICLE CONTROL COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY MAINTAINED, AND THERE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT STABILITY POWER.*AK
Oct 16, 2006
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
MY 2004 TOYOTA CORROLLA SEEMS TO BE STEERING IMPROPERLY. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO A STRAIGHT POSITION THE WHOLE CAR SEEMS TO SWERVE AND BECOME ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAVE JUST BARELY AVOIDED SERVERAL ACCIDENTS AND IN WET CONDTIONS THE PROBLEM IS WORSE. I REPLACED THE TIRES AND HAD THEM CHECK THE ALIGNMENT ON THE VEHICLE AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT HAVE HAD AT LEAST FOUR OTHER PERSONS DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THEY ALL HAVE COMMENTED ON THE STEERING/CONTROL PROBLEM EVEN PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE NOTICE THE PROBLEM AS YOU CAN FEEL IT WHILE DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. MY DEALER ALSO STATES THEY DID NOT SEE ANY BROKEN OR LOOSE PARTS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE CONTROL PROBLEM.
Jul 07, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST THE OWNER AND TOLD THE OWNER THAT SHE'LL HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO COMPLAIN OF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. THE DEALERS RESPONSE WAS A HIGH SULFUR CONTENT IN THE FUEL THAT COULD NOT BE FULLY ELIMINATED *JB
May 10, 2005
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
HAND BRAKE DOESN'T HOLD WELL. ALSO, WHEN THE HAND BRAKE IS ON AND YOU OR YOUR PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE CAR IT MAKES A NOISE LIKE YOU WEIGHT 5000 POUNDS A VERY LOUD SQUEAK. IT'S NOT EXACTLY A SQUEAK, IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY FORGOT TO GREASE THE SUSPENSION ITS THAT KIND OF NOISE. OR IF YOU PUT A LITTLE WEIGHT ON THE FENDER WHEN THE HAND BRAKE IS ON IT DOES THE SAME THING. NOT A LOT OF WEIGHT JUST YOUR HAND PUSHING DOWN GENTLY..THIS SHOULD BE AN EMBARRASSMENT FOR TOYOTA. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I BEG TO DIFFER! I PROBABLY WILL NEVER BUY A TOYOTA AGAIN. *JB
Feb 20, 2005
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A TOYOTA COROLLA 2004 SEDAN FROM GORDIE BOUCHER NISSAN, 10606 W. ARTHUR AVENUE, WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN, PHONE NO. 414-543-1234 ON SEPT. 27TH. THE CAR WAS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, AND BOTH MY HUSBAND, JOY JOSEPH AND I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT THE HEAD RESTS FOR THE BACK SEATS WERE MISSING. WHEN WE FOUND THAT WE BROGHT THIS TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION. THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO GET US TWO HEAD RESTS FOR THE BACK. MY HUSBAND WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AS WE STILL HAVE THE FULL WARRANTY FROM TOYOTA, AND THEY ARE ALSO NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE US WITH THE HEAD RESTS. I KNOW THAT IN A COLLISSION IT WILL BE DANGEROUS TO HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEAT WHERE THEY WILL HAVE SEVERE NECK INJURIES. BEFORE SOMETHING SEVERE HAPPENS, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE HEAD RESTS IN PLACE. PLEASE HELP ME IN GETTING THIS RESOLVED.
Nov 10, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
APPEARS THAT THE DRL SYSTEM MANDATED BY DOT CAN NOT BE DEACTIVATED. ALL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS MADATE THAT A VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS BE TURNED OFF WHEN OING THROUGH THE SECURITY CHECK POINTS. CURRENTLY ON A 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA. THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE. CAN NOT FIND A DEALER WHO WILL MODIFY THE SYSTEM DUE TO DOT REGULATIONS. DOT, DOD, AND HOMELAND SECURITY NEED TO INVOKE A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT THAT ALL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S PROVIDE AN OVERRIDE SWITCH. NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ARE GROWING AND I AM MORE THAN SURE THAT CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. GETTING FRUSTRATED TRYING TO EXPLAIN THAT THE HEADLIGHTS CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF.*AK
Sep 21, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON THREE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, AS A RESULT OF A DRAINED BATTERY. 1ST TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY, 2ND TIME THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM HAD A SHORT WIRE AND WAS FIXED. THE 3RD TIME JUST OCCURED AND WE ARE HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER.*AK
Sep 15, 2004
SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA LE FROM BOB PAGAN/SAND DOLLAR TOYOTA, 7626 BROADWAY, GALVESTON, TX 77551 ON MAY 13, 2004 WITH 14 MILES ON ODOMETER AND DROVE IT ALL THE WAY TO PLANO, TX. WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT TO PLANO, I FELT ITS RIDE ABNORMAL, EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, VERY BUMPY AND ROUGH SIMILAR TO TURBULENCES IN A PLANE. TOYOTA BOASTS ITSELF OF TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THESE ARE JUST SLOGANS. THEY PROVIDE SHODDY CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR CAR, REFUSED TO REFUND FULL MONEY TOWARDS BUYING ANOTHER TOYOTA AND REFUSED TO HELP BY SAYING THAT THE CAR IS DESIGNED THIS WAY. THE STEERING ALSO FELT STIFF AND TIGHT. THIS HIGHLY EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, BUMPY, SHAKY, JOLTING, TURBULENCE, VIBRATING RIDE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ALL. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. TOYOTA NEEDS TO FULFILL ITS PLEDGE, OBLIGATION AND COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS CAR. I WROTE LETTERS TO TOYOTA CHAIRMAN IN JAPAN AND ALSO WROTE TO TOYOTA PRESIDENT IN THE US. TOYOTA PRESIDENT CALLED ME BUT OFFERED NO HELP AT ALL AND REFUSED TO TAKE CAR BACK AND REFUSED TO REPAIR IT TOO. THERE IS DEFINITELY A DEFECT AND IT COULD BE ASSEMBLY LINE RELATED OR SHOCK/STRUTS RELATED/ OR COULD BE TIRE RELATED. TOYOTA SUCKS AND THEIR SERVICE SUCKS. THEY MISLEAD PEOPLE IN THEIR ADS.
Sep 14, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK WAS CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jul 30, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE DRIVER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN ANALYSIS AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK THE BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE BRAKES SCREECHED, BANGED AND PULLED WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. *SCC *JB
Dec 09, 2003
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2004 TOYOTA Corolla, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2004 TOYOTA Corolla 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2004 TOYOTA Corolla Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2004 TOYOTA Corolla dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your TOYOTA dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2004 TOYOTA Corolla have?
The 2004 TOYOTA Corolla currently has 503 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 TOYOTA Corolla?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 TOYOTA Corolla are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2004 TOYOTA Corolla problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2004 TOYOTA Corolla comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2004 TOYOTA Corolla?
You can report safety problems with your 2004 TOYOTA Corolla directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2004 TOYOTA Corolla VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2004 TOYOTA Corolla reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2004 TOYOTA Corolla. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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