2004 Nissan Sentra vs 2004 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Nissan Sentra | 2004 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 477 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 143 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 69 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 236 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 59 | 46 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 60 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | 17 |
| Engine | 26 | 9 |
| Visibility | 1 | 27 |
| Power Train | 7 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
2004 Nissan Sentra
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.