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2004 Toyota Corolla MPG

28–31 mpg combined across 2 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 city / 36 hwy / 31 combined; lowest: Corolla (1.8L 4-cyl, A4) at 28.

Every version

Abbreviations and method

How it compares

• 2004 Compact Cars: class average 23.3 mpg over 190 versions; best Corolla +7.7 (#12).
• 2003: 31 mpg best (no change).
• 2005: 31 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $2,150–$2,400 a year ($250 difference).
• 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+19).

Safety

506 owner complaints: Air Bags 256, Vehicle Speed Control 61, Engine And Engine Cooling 46, Electrical System 27. Crashes 70, fires 3, injuries 57, deaths 4.

Recent owner reports: Air Bags

“I received a "do not drive" recall for my vehicle in the mail because of defective air bags. The recall letter claimed that there have been twenty-eight confirmed deaths in relation to this recall. I entered Priority Toyota of Chesapeake, VA to address the issue. That was on Monday, April 6th, 2026.”

“I am attempting to complete a manufacturer-issued safety recall involving my vehicle’s airbag system, which includes a “Do Not Drive” advisory due to the risk of airbag inflator failure. Despite multiple good-faith attempts, I have encountered repeated barriers at the dealership level that have prevented timely completion of the repair.”

“This safety problem pertains to all vehicles sold in the U.S., not only my make and model. I was horrified to learn that the crash ratings are inaccurate for most women and all short people, because they were developed only for average sized men. It should be no surprise that when collisions occur, more women than men are seriously injured. More women than men are injured when air bags deploy.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

13 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

Nearby years

• 2005 · 31 mpg
• 2006 · 31 mpg
• 2007 · 31 mpg

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