2004 Toyota Corolla Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Power window devices and controls
  7
• Glass, side/rear
  5
• Sun/moon roof assembly
  3
• Rearview mirrors/devices
  1
• Windshield
  1
• Rear window wiper/washer
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  418%
• 25k–50k
  627%
• 50k–75k
  523%
• 75k–100k
  418%
• 100k–150k
  15%
• 150k+
  29%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact took the vehicle to gosch Toyota (350 carriage circle, hemit, ca 92545, [phone]) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 08V162000 (visibility), but the remedy was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the windows malfunctioned and came off track. The contact scheduled another appointment with the dealer and was informed that the recall applied to non-electrical windows. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 237,000.

I was driving a Toyota 2004 Corolla on the highway @ 60 MPH. All the car windows were open. There were no other cars/trucks near the car. I pushed the button to close the windows. The driver side window went up to approx. 6" from the top of the window and stopped. I pushed the button to turn it down. The window returned down. I again pushed the button to close the window. As the window was raised to apprrox 6" from the top, the glass exploded. I drove directly to the Toyota dealer who said sometimes this happens and was not able to give a reason for the occurrence. The window was replaced. I am afraid to touch the window as when the glass exploded, my hand was cut, some of the glass was in my lap. I was wearing sunglasses which I think provided some protection. When I saw the back of the car there was glass on the floor and back seat. Fortunately, I didn't panic when the glass exploded. …

June 24 I took my 2004 Toyota Corolla -- VIN [redacted] --- in for the recall ssc # 80a 03-04 front door glass bolts safety recall. The window appeared to be in working order, when I picked it up. The window came to a tight seal at the upper part of the window. June 25, the window is off track again leaving a gap at the upper portion when the window rolls up! Toyota said they will not replace the weather stripping. The window because it went off track because of a defect at the factory, made the rubber around the window all loose and maybe affecting the window now. I can see how the stripping has formed in a way that it might push the window away from the inner track -- when window goes up, the stripping is loose and the window moves as going up. I personally think Toyota is getting the easy way out of this. On a side note.. …

Tl contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact attempted to close the front drivers side window and it began to move very slowly until the window dislodged from the door panel and broke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the window was replaced under warranty. Approximately one year later the failure recurred and the contact had the window replaced by an independent mechanic. Approximately four years later the failure recurred but the window was stuck in the open position inside of the door panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the regulator failed. The dealer could not repair the vehicle under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V162000, visibility:glass, side/rear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

Tl. The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have a recall repair for the visibility:glass, side/rear (08V162000). Before taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact stated both window had malfunctioned. The dealer performed the recall repair to the front driver side window but not the front passenger side window due to extensive damage that can not be repaired under the recall. That contact stated the front passenger side window will not stay closed. The contact stated the front passenger side window was closed upon arriving to the dealer. The dealer stated to the contact the regulator needs to be replaced. The contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 80,000. Jo

Adult son was driving car on freeway when sunroof/moonroof just blew off. Hit two cars causing windshield and minor body scratching. Brought car into Toyota dealership that next week. Was told 1) sunroof was an after market add on, 2) glue holding sunroof to frame had let go and 3) not a Toyota problem. Contacted original dealership where car purchased new. Was told they would not help as sunroof was aftermarket and there was no existing warranty. I bought the car new and paid Toyota. Car came with the sunroof which Toyota dealership had contracted out for installation. Was given the name of the installer and they readily agreed to pay for the re-installation of a new sunroof.

I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla and my front window broke before the recall. I contacted Toyota directly and the told me there was nothing they could or would to about it because my car was out of warranty. I had the glass replaced by a auto glass co., but it was not operating right. Went to toy. Dealership they said regulator was bent by not using toy.glass. I explained that regulator felt like it was coming through the door when window broke. Got recall notice and bolts were put in but window on driver side still does not line up right. It is starting to ware away my weather stripping and alot of wind noise comes through. Toyota still does not want to fix this problem.

My driver side window lowers only part way when the temperature is lower than 70o and the window rattles when the window is raised. VIN 2t1br3244c215045 I contacted the Toyota customer service center, and spoke with mr. Karin knan, under Toyota case # 1011110634, who instructed he would be contact you with my issue; the parts were under warranty for 3 years/36K. I just received a call from my service manager, who stated that the repair and investigation involved removing the door panel and viewing the window regulator and bolts. Request your consideration of my vehicle issue, similar to the recall of defect investigation ea08-004.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V285000 (air bags), 15V043000 (air bags), 13V029000 (air bags) and 08V162000 (visibility). However, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the technician attempted to roll down the front driver's side window and it shattered. The contact had to repair the failure at his own expense. After the repair was made, the dealer informed him of NHTSA campaign id number 08V162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear). The contact is currently seeking reimbursement for the repair costs and is experiencing this failure with all of the power windows. The failure mileage was 48,400.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Window & Wiper complaints in other Corolla years