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2T1BR38E54C196979 — 2004 Toyota Corolla Le — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2004 Toyota Corolla Le

Lot #41714029 · VIN 2T1BR38E54C196979

🇺🇸 IAAIFront EndKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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What does the damage type «Front End» mean

Front-end damage typically results from head-on collisions, intersection accidents, impacts with obstacles (signs, curbs) or animal strikes. Beyond the visible body panels, internal mechanical components are often affected.

What may be damaged

hood, front bumper, grille
headlights, fog lights, turn signals
radiator and engine cooling systems
engine itself, mounts, and fuel systems
safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, pre-tensioners)
wiring harness and sensors

What to keep in mind

degraded handling and acceleration
reduced effectiveness of active safety systems
accelerated engine and cooling system wear from hidden leaks
collision risk from faulty lights or sensors

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41714029

Final bid400 USD25% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 1 575 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine364 936 ₴≈ 8 175 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 140 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 2T1BR38E54C196979 history

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IAAI

Apr 25, 2025

Sold

400 USD

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About this model

2004 Toyota Corolla

Компактний седан · generation 2014–2024

Our takeБюджетна логічна машина для перших років в Україні. Часто беруть з аукціону як 'auction-only' для подальшої легалізації. Уникайте лотів з Engine damage — заміна вузла дорожча за саму машину.

Strengths

Найдешевший Toyota з гарантією 'не зламається'
Витрата 6.5–7.5 л/100 км по місту з 1.8L
Запчастини є в кожному магазині, оригінал ~30% дешевший за Honda Civic

Weaknesses

Базова комплектація без круїз-контролю до 2017
CVT-варіатор на дорестайл (2014–2016) — заміна $2 000+ якщо вбили

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Toyota Corolla 2004

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 506. Of these — crashes: 70, fires: 3.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
256
Vehicle Speed Control
61
Engine And Engine Cooling
46
Electrical System
27
Visibility
27
Fuel System
21

Official recalls

Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
NHTSA campaign: 19V741000
Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.