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2004 Chrysler 300mProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 2004 Chrysler 300m, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Chrysler 300m has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Electrical system
14Engine and engine cooling
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
8Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Exterior lighting
5Service brakes, hydraulic
4Suspension
2714 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Air bags | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 27 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Chrysler 300m recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other 300m year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300m median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Chrysler 300m safety ratings
2004 Chrysler 300M 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 300m owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE RUNNING, STATIONARY, AND MOTION THE VEHICAL RAN HOT, MOTOR OIL LEAKING WHILE CAR IN MOTION AND PARKED. CAR DID NOT WANT TO START, AND SHUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC, DIOGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED REPORT INDICATED ELECTRICAL AND SENSOR PROBLEMS AMONG OTHER MECHANICAL…
THE SEAT WHEN TURNED OFF THE ENGINE IT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT IN THE BACK SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS OVER HEATING, TOOK THE CAR BACK TO CHRYSLER HERE IN STOCKTON THE JUST CUT THE WIRES AND TAPE THEM OFF THIS WAS LAST YEAR DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS UNTIL NOW. ALSO THE GAS TANK…
DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A 10 -12" CRACK JUST TO THE LEFT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. DO NOT KNOW IF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL WORK OR NOT. IN ANY EVENT THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, BY THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS. DEALER(S) ARE OF NO HELP AS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO…
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