1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Vehicle Speed Control

2004 Toyota Corolla Vehicle Speed Control Problems

57
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 57 stored complaint records:

  • 28 indicate a crash
  • 10 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 2 indicate a death

What owners report

  • brake pedal · 11 records
  • suddenly accelerated · 9 records
  • cruise control · 8 records
  • accelerator pedal · 7 records
  • failure mileage · 7 records
  • police report · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi16
30–60k mi15
60–100k mi13
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 15, 2005 · 1,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    When i stop the car when i'm driving e.g. At a traffic light, the car pulls forward when i brake. This occurs like 70% of the time. I tried to get in touch with toyota and they tell me that the recall does not apply for my vehicle. Since i bought the car brand new, i thought it was my imagination but i came to a realization that it is my car. *tr

    ODI 10320046

  • January 21, 2005

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl- while driving a rented 2004 pontiac montana west bound on bridge at approximately 65mph a toyota corolla driving east bound came over the medium into his lane and collided head into his vehicle. There was two fatalities the driver in the toyota corolla, and his front seat passenger, he and the other two passengers were also injured. He stated this complaint is on the toyota corolla. He believed the driver in the…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries · 2 deaths

    ODI 10319685

  • April 26, 2004 · 3,500 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While idling at a stop light vehicle surged. *ak vehicle has had 600 rpm surges while in park and while at idle for no reason. The manufacturer appeared to be aware of the problem with the camry models but has received no reports of problems with the corolla. *nm

    ODI 10072178

  • March 31, 2004 · 12,782 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    I own a 2004 toyota corolla with about 13,000 miles. Last week i was driving on a flat city street, going about 30 mph, when i had to slow down for a red light. I came to a complete stop with my foot securely down on the brake pad when the engine began to rev and the car lurched forward. There was enough space between me and the car in front of me to avoid an accident. Nonetheless, this concerned me because i have…

    ODI 10064561

  • March 12, 2004

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Intermittently while driving at low speed vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak

    ODI 10063107

  • December 25, 2003

    Vehicle Speed Control

    2004 toyota corolla suddenly accelerates against the will and conduct of the operator of the vehicle on several occasions - toyota motor company ignores issue repeatedly. Odi cases 1431208 and 10051102 are invited to contact me ([xxx]) at [xxx] to discuss similar experience.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    ODI 10055204

  • May 29, 2003 · 334 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    I bought a brand new 2004 toyota corolla in may this year. A few days later i was driving on the free way and the new car accelerated by itself. I tried to step on the brake to slow down, it became uncontrollable. I was driving at 60 miles per hour. Finally i have to exit the free way and the car hit the divider and got totally crashed.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10032687