2004 Toyota Corolla vs 2004 Volvo S40
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 Toyota Corolla | 2004 Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 477 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 238 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 69 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 64,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 236 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 11 |
| Visibility | 27 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 5 |
| Power Train | 16 | 1 |
| Steering | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2004 Toyota Corolla
2004 Volvo S40
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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.