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 injures and was transported to the local hospital. The vehicle was towed to the local impoundment lot. The cause of the failure as not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Chrysler 300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2005 has 1,125.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 300 year, for its age
#364 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Chrysler 300 problems
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No recalls for the 2004 Chrysler 300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chrysler 300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler 300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 didn't hit the building. I had the car towed, explained what happened, and the auto repair shop couldn't find anything wrong with the braking system?? And then, of course, it happened again. I had a different place look...
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at the braking system and I think it was a master cyclinder problem. Electrical- the car has turned off completely while driving, even on the highway. I have to put it in neutral and restart it. Cam shaft sensor is being replaced next week and hopefully that will fix the issue.
Chrysler 300: every year compared
All 300 years2004 Chrysler 300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2004 Chrysler Pacifica | 896 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring | 291 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 217 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser W/Sab | 217 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 167 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 109 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler 300M | 71 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Concorde | 41 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Chrysler 300
Does the 2004 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chrysler 300 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler 300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Chrysler 300 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 12, 2021 and the latest on May 12, 2026. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Chrysler 300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Chrysler 300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chrysler 300 years have the most complaints?
2006 (1,750), 2005 (1,125), 2008 (759). See every Chrysler 300 year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Chrysler 300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data