2004 Chrysler 300M
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.
- Complaints
- 71
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 71 complaints
View as data table
| 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% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and starter assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
20% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Air bags
17% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
While braking at speeds above 50 MPH the vehicle vibrated severely.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-04
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-09
Also filed under Structure
Power train
17% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
Structure
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-09-22Latches/locks/linkages03V332000 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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V332000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.