2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs 2004 Toyota Camry
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 Monte Carlo | 2004 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 638 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 479 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 199 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,500 mi | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 238 |
| Electrical System | 151 | 37 |
| Steering | 16 | 80 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 79 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 54 |
| Power Train | 3 | 48 |
| Engine | 23 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 32 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 66 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2004 Toyota Camry
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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.