MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chrysler 300M

● Typical for this model
2004 Chrysler 300M
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:48.540Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300M Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 351 complaints 1999 2000: 242 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 83 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004
2004: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
19941
19950
19980
1999351
2000242
200191
200283
200333
200471

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.

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5.5 INCH CRACK DEVELOPED ON INSIDE LEFT OF AIRBAG HOUSING ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD. SUGGEST THAT AIRBAG SAFETY MAY BE COMPROMISED. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20120609

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

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5.5 INCH CRACK DEVELOPED ON INSIDE LEFT OF AIRBAG HOUSING ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD. SUGGEST THAT AIRBAG SAFETY MAY BE COMPROMISED. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20120609

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030922 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Campaign 03V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V332000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2002 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chrysler 300M reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chrysler 300M is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler 300M?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler 300M have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.