2004 Toyota Corolla engine problems
The 2004 Toyota Corolla has 55 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
55
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2004 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Corolla engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.