300 (2004)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.5-V6-Gas
3.5L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Chrysler 300 Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
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5.7-V8-Gas
5.7L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2004 Chrysler 300
On a used 2004 Chrysler 300, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (18), the electrical system (15) and the cooling system (14). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2004 Chrysler 300 about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2004 Chrysler 300 about the electrical system.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2004 Chrysler 300 about the cooling system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2004 Chrysler 300 about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2004 Chrysler 300 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Recalls (2)
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 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2004-2004 Chrysler 300 complaints?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Chrysler 300. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the cooling system.
Is the 2004-2004 Chrysler 300 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Chrysler 300. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2004 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2004 Chrysler 300 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2004-2004 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2004-2004 Chrysler 300 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chrysler 300?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the 300 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004 Chrysler 300. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 71 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.