2004 Chrysler 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 12, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 300 years
Not enough data 20th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler 300. That ranks 20th out of 20 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 180,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 SRT8 (LX) Washington DC. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Chrysler 300 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~180,000 mi
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%180,000——
Electrical System150%———
Power Train150%———
Service Brakes150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Chrysler 300 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chrysler 300.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the vehicle T-Bone crashed into a second vehicle. During crash the frontend of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck, back, shoulder and left arm and left leg…

Air Bags · received May 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737245

Brakes-- I was not having any brake issues at all before this happened: I started braking while pulling into a hotel parking lot but the brake petal went right down to the floor and I had no brakes! I put the car in neutral and pushed down on the emergency brake. I went up a curb but at least…

Service Brakes · received Jun 12, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11420650

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler 300?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chrysler 300?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Chrysler 300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.