The 2004 Chrysler 300 has 73 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag general long-term reliability and build quality concerns: pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 300 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 73 (2004) to 1,750 (2006). With 73 complaints, the 2004 300 sits belowthe model's median of 439.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its distinctive, muscular styling, spacious and comfortable interior, smooth highway ride quality, and strong value proposition, particularly for V8…
Owner insights cover all generations of the 300. See the full 300 owner picture and every model year.
Used 300 listings typically run $13,598–$19,900 across 2012 to 2023 model years.
Compare every 300 year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.