ToyotaCorolla2004
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  3. 2004
  4. Engine

2004 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 29, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes, Electric

    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

    Crash reported

    ODI 10340455

  • June 1, 2007 · 54,980 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. On june 1, 2007, the engine failed while idling at a stop light. The contact stated that the battery worked, but the check engine light never illuminated. On june 4, 2007, while driving up a hill and over a railroad track, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 50 mph. The vehicle began to shake. She tried not to put her foot on the brake in fear that the engine would fail…

    ODI 10192690

  • July 2, 2005 · 23,000 miles

    Automatic (Asc) · Engine

    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…

    ODI 10127778

  • August 25, 2004 · 7,500 miles

    Engine

    Unexepected surge of car at a traffic stop. I have a 2004 toyota corolla with 7500 miles, and on several occasions i have stopped at a light or pedestrian crosswalk with my foot securely on the brake pedal and in drive when the car would suddenly lunge forward. There is a potential for a major rear end accident or a pedestrian fatality. Anyone with a similar problem please call me (al) at [redacted]. *ak

    ODI 10088578

  • September 26, 2003 · 200 miles

    Engine

    Unexpected and without warning while car is in drive and stopped in traffic or at red light, engine idle speed increases when compressor from heating/air conditioner unit engages (when heater/defroster or air conditioner are in use) resulting car to lunge forward. If hard and constant pressure is not applied at all times on brake pedal while stopped, car could lunge forward resulting in; rear-end collision with…

    ODI 10051102