2004 Honda Civic vs 2004 Toyota Corolla
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 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 350 | 477 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 143 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 69 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 133 | 236 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 60 |
| Power Train | 56 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 24 |
| Visibility | 9 | 27 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 8 |
| Stalling | 15 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 12 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2004 Honda Civic
2004 Toyota Corolla
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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.