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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.

Metric2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo2004 Toyota Camry
NHTSA complaints230638
Recall campaigns43
Service bulletins (TSBs)479174
Investigations02
Crash reports5199
Fire reports1111
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2221–24
Median reported incident mileage54,500 mi48,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet Monte CarloToyota Camry
Vehicle Speed Control6238
Electrical System15137
Steering1680
Air Bags379
Service Brakes, Hydraulic854
Power Train348
Engine2326
Engine and Engine Cooling730

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1632
Overheating80
Clunking / rattling513
Hesitation / surging066
Check engine light024
Vibration / shaking018
Brake problems011
Airbag warning light09
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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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.