2004 Chrysler 300M

● Typical for this model

2004 Chrysler 300M
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:49.330Z

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

2004: 71 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1993	3
1994	1
1995	0
1998	0
1999	351
2000	242
2001	91
2002	83
2003	33
2004	71

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and starter assembly.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH

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WHILE BRAKING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041004

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

Also filed under STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

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 (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 03V332000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler 300M have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.