2004 Toyota Corolla vs 2004 Volvo S60
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 Toyota Corolla | 2004 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 477 | 198 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 182 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 69 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 80,125 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 236 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | 63 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 21 |
| Engine | 9 | 22 |
| Visibility | 27 | 2 |
| Power Train | 16 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 77 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 40 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
2004 Toyota Corolla
2004 Volvo S60
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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.