2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2004 Ford Thunderbird
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 480 | 32 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,600 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 95 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 0 |
| Steering | 36 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Power Train | 2 | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.