2004 Chrysler 300M: common problems and reliability
An average 300M year.
71 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 300M?The 2004 Chrysler 300M has 71 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Chrysler 300M vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 300M years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the 300M?
Across the 6 300M model years we track, complaint volume runs from 33 (2003) to 357 (1999). With 71 complaints, the 2004 300M sits below the model's median of 100.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 300M
exterior lighting
Campaign 09E012000SABERSPORT 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 03V332000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on individual vehicle history and maintenance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 300M. See the full 300M owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 300M listings typically run $3,899–$5,995 across 1999 to 2004 model years.
Other 300M model years
Compare every 300M year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
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