KnownCarProblems2004 Chrysler 300M Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler 300M, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 31,000 miles). It is 4th of 5 300M model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Chrysler 300M problems
Engine
18 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Rough idle and check engine light comes on at times. This car only has 33k miles on it !!! Dealer says this is normal for the 300M special.
Just driving down the road and my car stalled then lurched forward while I was in an intersection almost causing an accident. The repair shop stated a sensor had to be reprogrammed due to problems with the flywheel. I was told this problem will happen again as the flywheel in my vehicle is known to cause this problem.…
Electrical
14 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, horn, starter assembly.
1. Interior lights continue to intermittently flash on and off. 2. Engine light illuminates for various time period and then goes off. 50/50 with power stalls. Camshaft position sensor was replaced.
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 had the common…
Transmission
12 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to slow down, the vehicle would jerk and stay at the same speed or stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was stuck in third gear. The vehicle was…
Car stalled on major roadway. Once. The car was towed to my mechanic. They had the car four days. There was no code to show problem. Replaced cam sensor. Car is now running fine. I found out that this is a common problem.
Air bags
12 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving slowly in a parking lot, looking for a space, the passenger side airbag deployed with a loud explosion that also shattered the windshield. There was no contact with anything. I had the car towed to the naples dealership and after testing concluded that there was a faulty sensor and suggested I call…
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 had the common…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
2004 Chrysler 300M well maintained with 77105 miles dashboard has started to crack over the airbag. The cosmetic issue is serious for such a new car , but more important is the fear of a potential safety issue with the crack starting over the passenger airbag. If this progresses like others that I have seen on the…
After doing my research there is a big problem with 1998-04 Chrysler 300M cars where on the left side of the passenger air bag located on the dash a crack forms and starts about 2-3 inches then grows up to 11-13 inches. This is a known issue through many many 300M owners and this sounds like a problem that needs to be…
Steering
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, rack and pinion, column.
: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake was applied however; the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle continued through the intersection and crashed into a truck causing damage to both vehicles. The contact sustained minor injuries and a police report was taken. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds between 5-50 MPH, the steering wheel would veer towards the left abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the inner tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the…
Lights
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights, fog lights.
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 had the common…
Both fog lights on my 2004 300M special stopped working,. Took in for service to Chrysler dealer 5/2/06 and told the wiring harness was "burned". That I would have to replace the harness at my cost, $2000+ new or $300+ used for the part, plus labor. Declined repair to await outcome of complaint. Their was no fire but…
Brakes
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
On march 10, 2006 my fiance was on her way home from work. She had just started moving when a stop light turned green. About 150 feet down the road from the stop light the traffic came to a stop because of a traffic jam. When my fiance applied the brakes the brake pedal went down to the floor and the car had no brakes…
: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake was applied however; the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle continued through the intersection and crashed into a truck causing damage to both vehicles. The contact sustained minor injuries and a police report was taken. The vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Chrysler 300M recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Chrysler 300M
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler 300M?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (18 complaints, typically around 31,000 miles); electrical (14 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles); transmission (12 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler 300M have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 8, 2003 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chrysler 300M?
- It is 4th of 5 300M model years by number of complaints, with 71 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.