Owners have filed 117 complaints
about the 2004 Chrysler 300M with NHTSA between 2003 and 2016.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Chrysler 300M. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 53
10.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 59
34% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
55.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
33.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1213.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2528.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1416.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1820.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
89.2%
150,000+ miles
22.3%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Side barrier crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2004 Chrysler 300M 4-DR.
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2003peak 9Sep 2016
Recalls on the 2004 Chrysler 300M
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
03V332000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20032192,916 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could eventually propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to become disengaged. This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function. Loss of hood latch function can result in the hood opening without prior warning. Correction: Dealer will replace the hood latch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Dillon, MT2 injured
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 STITCHES ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION. MY HUSBAND TRIED TO HELP AND TRIED TO PEEL THE REST OF IT OFF, BUT IT JUST CHANGED WHERE THE SLICEY PART IS, NOT ITS ON THE PALM OF MY HAND INSTEAD OF MY FINGERS.
NHTSA complaint #10749679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,111 milesJersey City, NJCrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FOUND NO PROBLEM. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FURTHER, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, IF HANDS WERE REMOVED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10175497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,111 milesJersey City, NJCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FOUND NO PROBLEM. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FURTHER, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, IF HANDS WERE REMOVED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10175497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,111 milesJersey City, NJCrash1 injured
STEERING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED HOWEVER; THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FOUND NO PROBLEM. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FURTHER, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, IF HANDS WERE REMOVED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10175497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,100 milesFayetteville, NCCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON MARCH 10, 2006 MY FIANCE WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM WORK. SHE HAD JUST STARTED MOVING WHEN A STOP LIGHT TURNED GREEN. ABOUT 150 FEET DOWN THE ROAD FROM THE STOP LIGHT THE TRAFFIC CAME TO A STOP BECAUSE OF A TRAFFIC JAM. WHEN MY FIANCE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR HAD NO BRAKES WHAT-SO-EVER. SHE REAR-ENDED A FORD ESCORT THAT WAS IN FRONT OF HER. WE HAVE TWO WITNESSES TO THE FACT THAT 15 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL ON THE FLOOR. WHEN THE POLICE ARRIVED, THE OFFICER WOULDN'T EVEN PUSH THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD WHEN WE TOLD HIM THAT IT HAD NO BRAKES. WE HAD TO WAIT UNTIL A TOW TRUCK MOVED THE CAR FROM THE ROAD SURFACE. I AM NOW FACING AN INSURANCE CLAIM FORM MY CAR AND THE OTHER CAR DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CAR IS BEING TOWED TO THE BODY SHOP ON MARCH 13, 2006 WHERE I AM GOING TO TELL THEM ABOUT THE BRAKES. ONCE THE CAR IS REPAIRED I WILL THEM TAKE IT TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER AND HAVE THEM DO EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO THE BRAKES TO SEE WHY THE FAILURE HAPPENED. MY CAR IS A 2004 CHRYSLER 300M PLATINUM SERIES.
NHTSA complaint #10152514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Raleigh, NCCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE BRAKING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND CONSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED A 18-WHEELER WHICH WAS AT A STOP. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10092556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 123,000 milesAustell, GA
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10905511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broussard, LA
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.
NHTSA complaint #10874304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broussard, LA
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.
NHTSA complaint #10874304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broussard, LA
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10874304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesLOS Angeles, CA
POWER TRAIN
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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesBrooklyn Park, MN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
NHTSA complaint #10821226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bluffton, SC
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 HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10782373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
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 CHARGE ME TO FIXED IT I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THE CAT CONVERTER DURABILIT WAS A RECALL .I ASKTHEMABOUT ANY RECALLS THEY SAID NO . I GOT THIS CAR IN 2012. I PUT. A PULLELY IN THE CAR AND BATTERY, REDONE THE FRONT IN THE FRIST YEARS IHAVE GOT THE CAR . THEY TOLD ME THAT WHAT YOU GET FOR BUYING A USED CAR . I GOT IT AT CHRYSLER BUSINESS BUT I GUESS THAT WHAT YOU GET. RIGHT , IT HAPPY 6 MONTH AFTERVI BROUGHT THE CAR . I WELL MY CAR IS ALMOSR PAID AT THE YEAR 2016 , I JUST WELL NEVER BUY A OTHER CAR FROM CHRYSLER.
NHTSA complaint #10781253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 CHARGE ME TO FIXED IT I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THE CAT CONVERTER DURABILIT WAS A RECALL .I ASKTHEMABOUT ANY RECALLS THEY SAID NO . I GOT THIS CAR IN 2012. I PUT. A PULLELY IN THE CAR AND BATTERY, REDONE THE FRONT IN THE FRIST YEARS IHAVE GOT THE CAR . THEY TOLD ME THAT WHAT YOU GET FOR BUYING A USED CAR . I GOT IT AT CHRYSLER BUSINESS BUT I GUESS THAT WHAT YOU GET. RIGHT , IT HAPPY 6 MONTH AFTERVI BROUGHT THE CAR . I WELL MY CAR IS ALMOSR PAID AT THE YEAR 2016 , I JUST WELL NEVER BUY A OTHER CAR FROM CHRYSLER.
NHTSA complaint #10781253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 CHARGE ME TO FIXED IT I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THE CAT CONVERTER DURABILIT WAS A RECALL .I ASKTHEMABOUT ANY RECALLS THEY SAID NO . I GOT THIS CAR IN 2012. I PUT. A PULLELY IN THE CAR AND BATTERY, REDONE THE FRONT IN THE FRIST YEARS IHAVE GOT THE CAR . THEY TOLD ME THAT WHAT YOU GET FOR BUYING A USED CAR . I GOT IT AT CHRYSLER BUSINESS BUT I GUESS THAT WHAT YOU GET. RIGHT , IT HAPPY 6 MONTH AFTERVI BROUGHT THE CAR . I WELL MY CAR IS ALMOSR PAID AT THE YEAR 2016 , I JUST WELL NEVER BUY A OTHER CAR FROM CHRYSLER.
NHTSA complaint #10781253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dillon, MT2 injured
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 STITCHES ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION. MY HUSBAND TRIED TO HELP AND TRIED TO PEEL THE REST OF IT OFF, BUT IT JUST CHANGED WHERE THE SLICEY PART IS, NOT ITS ON THE PALM OF MY HAND INSTEAD OF MY FINGERS.
NHTSA complaint #10749679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesCedar Rapids, IA
SERVICE BRAKES
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
NHTSA complaint #10731372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesPlymouth, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 WAS ROT. THE FRONT AREA WAS READY TO GIVE ANYTIME. THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH IT FOR SAFETY NOR FIX IT FOR ANYTHING. THEY DID NOT WANT ME TO DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT. I THEN STARTED RESEARCH THIS IS NOT JUST ME. I CALLED CHRYSLER WHO WANTED IT LOOKED AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHICH I DID AND THE CAR IS BROKE FROM CRADLE ROT. CHRYSLER HAS HAD MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS YET NOTHING DONE AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I RESEARCHED OTHER PLACES AND TOYOTA AT LEAST TOOK CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH A PAYOUT OR NEW VEHICLE. I WILL HAVE MY CAR TOWED HOME AND WILL NOT LET THIS BE. I HAVE CONTACTED ALL BUSINESS I CAN THINK OF AND WILL CONTACT ALL NEWS AND CHANNELS THAT WILL LISTEN.
NHTSA complaint #10717296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,500 milesMountville, PA
AIR BAGS
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/INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS FLICKERING. HEADLAMPS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTING. HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED.
NHTSA complaint #10650044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,500 milesMountville, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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/INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS FLICKERING. HEADLAMPS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTING. HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED.
NHTSA complaint #10650044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,500 milesMountville, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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/INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS FLICKERING. HEADLAMPS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTING. HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED.
NHTSA complaint #10650044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,500 milesMountville, PA
STRUCTURE
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/INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS FLICKERING. HEADLAMPS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTING. HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED.
NHTSA complaint #10650044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesKearny, NJ
STRUCTURE
LARGE CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD, HAPPENED ON ITS OWN. SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10631891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesColumbus, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER 300 M. THE CONTACT STATED SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES WHEN TRYING TO INSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WERE THREE CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE DASHLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 02/25/2015.
NHTSA complaint #10618646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesColumbus, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER 300 M. THE CONTACT STATED SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES WHEN TRYING TO INSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WERE THREE CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE DASHLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 02/25/2015.
NHTSA complaint #10618646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesColumbus, OH
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER 300 M. THE CONTACT STATED SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES WHEN TRYING TO INSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WERE THREE CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE DASHLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WENT OUT 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 02/25/2015.
NHTSA complaint #10618646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesHyattsville, MD
AIR BAGS
1) A GROWING CRACK IN DASHBOARD ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. 2) HEAT/AIR CLUSTER WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.
NHTSA complaint #10607500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesHyattsville, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) A GROWING CRACK IN DASHBOARD ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. 2) HEAT/AIR CLUSTER WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.
NHTSA complaint #10607500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,249 milesCumming, GA
AIR BAGS
NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN. STIFF WHEN DRIVING. CRACKS IN DASH AROUND PASSENGER AIR BAG. ENGINE LIGHT ON AND REMAINS ON FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON. ADVISED THAT SRS ROLL COIL NEEDS REPLACING. PART ORDERED THROUGH CHRYSLER PARTS DEALER AND IS ON BACK ORDER.
NHTSA complaint #10598167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,249 milesCumming, GA
STEERING
NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN. STIFF WHEN DRIVING. CRACKS IN DASH AROUND PASSENGER AIR BAG. ENGINE LIGHT ON AND REMAINS ON FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON. ADVISED THAT SRS ROLL COIL NEEDS REPLACING. PART ORDERED THROUGH CHRYSLER PARTS DEALER AND IS ON BACK ORDER.
NHTSA complaint #10598167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
