2004 Chrysler 300m problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (8) · Power Train (5) · Engine And Engine Cooling (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
54 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (58)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
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What owners report
2016-09-10 · Air Bags · 123,000 mi“about 5 days ago, the airbag light came on that has caused my cruise control, horn, and radio volume not work. i live in a very busy and congested city. i was almost run off the road twice because i don't have a horn that works to warn people to state in there lanes.…”
2016-06-15 · Unknown Or Other“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 issues.…”
2016-02-18 · Power Train · 75,000 mi“tl* 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 not repaired. the manufacture…”
2016-01-20 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch · 168,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m. while driving 65 mph, the hood became unlatched on the vehicle without warning. the hood shattered the windshield and also dented the roof. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 168,000.…”
2015-10-15 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact h…”
2015-10-10 · Suspension“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 where the fuel pump was leiking gas. they char…”
2015-08-19 · Unknown Or Other“the chrome covering the door handle started peeling about 2 years ago and i have sliced my finger wide open on several occasions, when my daughter sliced her finger open on the very sharp chrom covering that was peeling, i decided it was time to report it. if i had been able to afford going to the emergency room, i am sure i should have had stitche…”
2015-06-30 · Service Brakes · 167,000 mi“dragging of the brake while driving. tires get hot to the touch. releasing gas pedal, the car does not roll, it stops abruptly...when ex celebrating, the rpms goes up, but car not going speed limit....brake pedal very hard to press…”
2015-05-19 · Unknown Or Other · 112,000 mi“i am so disappointed. i always have regular checkups oil changes and so on. i had one in march of 2014 at a chrysler dealership in willard ohio shaffers. then i had a coupon for an oil change for sharpnack in willard ohio in april 2015. sharpnack put the car on the lift and immediately called me out astonished because no one had showed me the frame…”
2014-10-26 · Structure · 41,500 mi“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 problem of the headlamps/instrum…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.