2004 Chrysler 300M problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler 300M with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 12.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 12%.
Complaints117
Crashes7
Fires0
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 12.8% · 15
Engine and engine cooling 12.0% · 14
Air bags 10.3% · 12
Power train 10.3% · 12
Structure 7.7% · 9
Steering 7.7% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.1% · 6
Exterior lighting 5.1% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Chrysler 300M in this data, 2004 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 35 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 44,364 miles.
In owners' own words
Just after the warranty expired for my vehicle both front speakers quit working. Now both back speakers are experiencing the same problems. A friend who has been a mechanic for over 30 years recommended me to this site. I see no record of similar problems but he said in his years of service he has never had to put 4 speakers in a car--especially one of the age and caliber of this car. Electrical system · reported at 30,000 miles
Diagnostics show code p0344 cam shaft position sensor. It was repaired under recall j18 in aug 09. Called bob moore dealership (completed recall work) & Chrysler recall line. They both say won't repair under original recall. This is the same exact part/problem. Is there any way to get them to honor this? My cruise control shuts itself off, lights dim, and fails to start on occasion. Electrical system
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. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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