2004 Chrysler 300

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 18 of 73 complaints (25%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 33 in 2003 to 73 in 2004.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	vs. 2004 Large Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,300	3,300	3,300	3,450	2,950–3,450
Combined MPG	19	19	19	18	18–21
City / Highway MPG	16 / 24	16 / 25	16 / 25	15 / 22	15–18 / 22–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	468	468	468	494	423–494
Complaints filed	83	33	73	1,125	1,749	Not compared
Recalls issued	2	1	2	7	4	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	13	2	5	46	56	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	3	1	0	16	20	Not compared
Injuries reported	13	1	5	42	48	Not compared
Deaths reported	1	0	0	4	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	1	1	1	2	6

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler 300 have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Chrysler 300?

Engine: 18 of 73 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA rates it 19 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Chrysler 300?

EPA estimates $3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

Similar Vehicles

EPA-Rated Configurations (1)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 4-spd	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Large Cars	16 mpg	25 mpg	19 mpg	$3,300	468 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	18	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	13	1	1
Fuel System	4	0	0
Electrical	16	0	0
Brakes	7	3	1
Steering	8	1	1
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	7	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	14	2	1
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	3	1	1
Body, Seats & Latches	12	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	10	0	0
Other	4	0	2

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · Campaign 09E012000 · Apr 7, 2009
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · Campaign 03V332000 · Sep 16, 2003
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.