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2004 Chrysler 300M Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
168,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Chrysler 300M, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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, filed 2016-01, 168,000 miles

Related recalls

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200423%
200211%
2000187%

Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler 300M

Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler 300M

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology